KAREN K MCPHERSON
- Grady, AR
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
PaDme
8 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.
Rubble
Went homeMale
Chase
Went homeMale
Tracker
Went homeMale
Hope
Went homeFemale
Storm
Went homeFemale
Thor
Went homeMale
Fury
Went homeMale
Wasp
Went homeFemale
Orson
Went homeMale
Blippi
Went homeMale
Wyatt
Went homeMale
Asher
Went homeMale
Meekah
Went homeFemale
PaDme
Went homeFemale
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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Karen K partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
"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.
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
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (Adams Field) (was Little Rock National)
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 over 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
Karen K M.
Litter update on 11 Mar 2025 •They are really getting around well. Fully weaned and starting potting training! So much fun and loving.
Trevor and Bella's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Toy Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Trevor, dad
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Trevor
Trevor is a chocolate brown tri with amber brown eyes. He is loving, playful and full of energy. He generally throws small pups.
Bella, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Bella
Bella is a sweet, loving, cuddly girl who is the love of my heart. My morning is not complete until we have had our 'cuddle'. She is a great mother and continues to 'mother' the pups even after they are weaned.
Parent health testing
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Toy Australian Shepherd
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.
