KAREN K MCPHERSON

  • Grady, AR

Available puppies

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4 months old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Karen K M., the breeder behind KAREN K MCPHERSON located in Grady, AR. We lovingly raise our puppies to be affectionate pets who are ready to be welcomed into your homes. Our dogs are adorable! We are hobby breeders of Miniature Australian Shepherds. We love this breed for its liveliness, affection, intelligence, and loyalty, and we believe they make a wonderful addition to any home. Our puppies are lovingly raised in our home and socialized with people, dogs, and other environmental factors.

Q. & A. with Karen K

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I was raised on a farm and grew up raising all kinds of animals. My husband and I raised 5 children and I have 12 grandchildren so raising little ones is just a part of life. Caring for and raising these puppies also brings me great joy. But what truly fills my heart is the satisfaction of seeing them go to loving homes. Skye, my first Aussie, was kennel raised for the first 6 months of her life and I had no idea what a terrible impact this can have on a pets socialization.
  • What makes your program special?

    The compassionate, hands-on approach I have with my dogs.
  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include tiny and miniature sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, red tri, and red merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Karen K

Karen K has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.

Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices include a $200 non-refundable deposit and between $400 - $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price varies based on coat color, sex, and size. Breeding rights will be $200 extra. Deposits hold the puppy of your choice.”

Contract & health guarantee

Karen K may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Karen K offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Karen K directly.

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What’s included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Karen K.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Grady, AR

4869 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (Adams Field) (was Little Rock National)

4855 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Karen K can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Karen K

  • Karen K has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year

    Karen K was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Karen K’s links

Karen K is a trusted Good Dog breeder

KAREN K MCPHERSON meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Toy Australian Shepherd

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Parent health testing

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Toy Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

KAREN K MCPHERSON reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Miniature Australian Shepherds.

  • DNA Disease Panel

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Karen K to bring home their puppies.

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    Layla G.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    I had such a good experience with Karen! She was very helpful with any questions I had about the puppy and about the entire process. I don’t think we could’ve picked a better breeder to get our puppy from. I could tell her bond to the puppies was more than just a job to her, and that she genuinely cared about the puppies and the person who the puppy was going too.

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