Maureen Chappell's Miniature American Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Maureen C., the breeder behind Maureen Chappell's Miniature American Shepherds located in Bourbonnais, IL. We offer wonderful dogs with great temperaments that will add lots of joy to your family. We love our dogs and what we do, and we make sure each puppy is socialized and healthy so that it is ready to go to its forever home. Our dogs are bred for those specifics.
Q. & A. with Maureen
Why did you start breeding?
Once the kids went to college, I decided to start breeding. It has been an absolutely amazing journey, and I am so happy to be able to share these wonderful dogs with other loving families and individuals.What makes your program special?
Our program is special because all our dogs are part of our family. It is a family affair. All of our Miniature American Shepherds are bred, raised, and loved in our home to produce happy, healthy pets who are great companions for individuals and families alike.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black tri and blue 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.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Pink collar
Went homeFemale
Light green collar
Went homeMale
Orange collar
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
2 days old
Went homeFemale
Deep blue collar
Went homeFemale
Purple collar
Went homeMale
Red collar
Went homeMale
Grey collar ,Chance litter male blue merle blue eyes
Went homeMale
Beige collar
Went homeMale
Black collar, female blue merle with blue eyes out of Chance
Went homeFemale
Orange collar
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Maureen
Maureen 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 $100 refundable deposit and between $900 - $1,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price also includes up-to-date shots, tail docking, dewclaw removal, worming, AKC Reunite microchip, AKC papers, and a vet check. My deposit is asked for, and it is refundable if you choose to not get a pup. Life happens, and things can change.”
Contract & health guarantee
Maureen 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 Maureen 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 Maureen 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Maureen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Bourbonnais, IL
569 miles away
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More about Maureen
Maureen has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Maureen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Maureen’s links
Maureen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Maureen Chappell's Miniature American Shepherds 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
Tiny, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Tiny
Tiny is a black tri, smaller in size, sweet in nature.
Chance, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Chance
Chance is a stout Red Tri, great temperment
Buff, dad
Miniature American Shepherd
About Buff
Buff is a AKC red tri. Beautiful temperament, wonderful boy.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Maureen Chappell's Miniature American Shepherds 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.
Animal Genetics 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).
