I'm Jessica C., the breeder behind New Dawn Aussies located in Litchfield Park, AZ. Our Miniature American Shepherd Puppies are bred to be loyal, healthy, confident family companions. Our dogs are AKC registered and raised in the home.
**I will no longer be placing my puppies in a pet home unless you've had a puppy before and/or experience with the breed.
Q. & A. with Jessica
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, red merle, 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.
Yellow & White Female
Went home
Female
BMM
Went home
Male
Rocky
Went home
Male
BMM
Went home
Male
Bob
Went home
Male
Winnie
Went home
Female
Stevie
Went home
Female
Moose
Went home
Male
Charlie
Went home
Female
Gizmo
Went home
Female
Yellow & White Female
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Jessica
Jessica 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 $500 refundable deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes the guarantee, AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, and puppy socialization. Holding fees can be transferred to future litters. If buyer requests a refund, seller will issue refund AFTER said puppy is eight weeks of age.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jessica 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 Jessica 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 Jessica directly.
New Dawn Aussies 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
Cheyenne, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Cheyenne
Cheyenne is a female Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jessica decided to make her part of their program. Jessica 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.
Stevie, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Stevie
Stevie is a female Miniature American Shepherd over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jessica decided to make her part of their program. Jessica 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.
Penny, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Penny
Penny is a female Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jessica decided to make her part of their program. Jessica 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.
Willie, dad
Miniature American Shepherd
About Willie
Willie is a male Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jessica decided to make him part of their program. Jessica 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
Excellent level
New Dawn Aussies 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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), Eye Certification (CAER, 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).