Mini Pups of Poppleton
Meet the breeder
I'm Alison D., the breeder behind Mini Pups of Poppleton located in Minnesota. We responsibly breed, raise, and socialize healthy pups so others can enjoy the gift of living life with a Miniature Australian Shepherd! Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and intelligence. We strive to produce the best overall pets and family members.
Q. & A. with Alison
What makes your program special?
Puppies are born and raised inside our home. I make sure all puppies are being fed and taken care of by the mom herself. They all get lots of attention and the best care possible!What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Alison
Alison 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 $800 - $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All of our puppies are the same price no matter color or gender. They will be vet checked, up to date on shots, and microchipped.”
Contract & health guarantee
Alison 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 Alison 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 Alison 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Alison.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Minnesota
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More about Alison
Alison has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Alison was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Alison’s links
Alison is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Mini Pups of Poppleton 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
Tucker, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Tucker
Tucker is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Alison decided to make him part of their program. Alison 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.
Tansy, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Tansy
Tansy is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alison decided to make her part of their program. Alison 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Mini Pups of Poppleton 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.
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC)
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).
