Mountain Cross Minis
- Colorado
- Responds within a few days
Available puppies
Thumper- Bambi's best friend
Ready now
2 years old · Male
Jonah- hidden in the big fish
Ready now
2 years old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Gloria C., the breeder behind Mountain Cross Minis located in Colorado. Matching each family with the right puppy is the key to our success and yours. We are honored to bring another member of the family into your life!
Q. & A. with Gloria
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Emerald- Emmy- City of Oz
Went homeFemale
Pippi- the smallest female
Went homeFemale
Faline- Bambi's girlfriend
Went homeFemale
Tillie- the little engine that could
Went homeFemale
Pooh- now Dipper
Went homeMale
Tigger- He's the only one
Went homeMale
Angel Wings
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Gloria
Gloria 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 $600 - $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“We take care in selecting healthy parents and special families for our pups. Your commitment to this process requires a non-refundable payment to hold your puppy until the time they go home.”
Contract & health guarantee
Gloria 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 Gloria 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 Gloria 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 Gloria.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Colorado
5079 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at City of Colorado Springs Airport
5084 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Gloria can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Gloria
Club memberships
Gloria is a member of Mid America Miniature American Shepherd Club and Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA.
Gloria has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Gloria was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Gloria’s links
GC
Gloria is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Mountain Cross Minis 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
Bunny, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Bunny
Bunny is a female Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Gloria decided to make her part of their program. Gloria 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
Great level
Mountain Cross Minis 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), 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).
