I'm Nancy L., the breeder behind Little Creek Minis and Standards located in Deep Run, NC. We offer top-quality puppies from carefully planned litters. We focus on temperament, conformation, and clear genetic health. Our breeding program strives to produce excellent puppies representative of the breed standard that also make the best family companions! We love our dogs!
Q. & A. with Nancy
Why did you start breeding?
I am devoted to ensuring there are quality Australian Shepherds and Mini American Shepherds for others to enjoy, and I do so by responsibly growing these incredible breeds. I take great care with each breeding to ensure I am producing puppies that are excellent representations of their standards.
What makes your program special?
Little Creek is a selective program of carefully bred, quality puppies. We prioritize quality over quantity. We breed to produce happy and healthy puppies that can continue to excel in their forever homes. Our focus on structure, conformation, and incredible temperament is what brings us to the front of the pack. If you are looking for the perfect furry companion, look no further!
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, red merle, blue merle, and red. 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.
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Houdini
Went home
Male
Houdini
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Nancy
Nancy 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,200 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price of the puppy includes a 2 year genetic health guarantee , 1st round of vaccines , wormings, microchipping and 5 days of food. Also included are leash and collar, kong,ball,bones and chew toy. Although deposits are non refundable if a puppy is not available that meets specifications deposit will be heldrolled over to the next litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Nancy 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 Nancy 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 Nancy directly.
Little Creek Minis and Standards 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
Parent dogs
All breeds
Miniature American Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Joy, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Joy
Joy is a female Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nancy decided to make her part of their program. Nancy has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Squeak, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Squeak
AKC Miniature American Shepherd
Happy, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Happy
AKC Miniature American Shepherd
Dawson, dad
Miniature American Shepherd
About Dawson
AKC Miniature American Shepherd
Piper, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Piper
AKC Miniature American Shepherd
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Little Creek Minis and Standards 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 American Shepherds.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Full Embark 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).