Outlaw Minis

Ally V.

Breeder of Miniature American Shepherds

  • Phoenix, AZ
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Meet the breeder

I'm Ally V., the breeder behind Outlaw Minis located in Phoenix, AZ. With an extensive background in behavior I am dedicated to breeding top notch MAS puppies that will flourish in many different home environments. I am dedicated to helping every family choose the pup that best aligns with their life style and goals.

Q. & A. with Ally

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Being deep into the world of behavior and seeing how heartbreaking it can be on the family to work help their pups attain emotional health, I have made it my mission to help bring emotionally and physically healthy pups into the world. My breeding emphasis is surrounding helping pups become as resilient as possible.

  • What makes your program special?

    All of my pups are either second or third generation raw fed, supporting early development. I build resilience and confidence as each puppy is ready. What sets my program apart is my applied behavior background. Every step is intentional, with a focus on stress tolerance and long term stability. Each puppy is raised with thoughtful exposure and observation.

  • 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.

Getting a puppy from Ally

Ally has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Ally partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

“Being a behavior consultant first and foremost, I hold matching to a high level. I want to make sure that all of my puppies (and humans) are happy with their forever families, so though we try to accommodate preferences we base our placements off of behavior first.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,650 - $2,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes a health guarantee, AKC registration availability, first round of puppy vaccinations, deworming, initial training foundations, and socialization. I am more than happy to credit a deposit to a future litter if timing does not work out for any specific family.”

Contract & health guarantee

Ally 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 Ally 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 Ally directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ally.

Breeder's location

Meet in Phoenix, AZ

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

Flexible meeting point

Ally can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Ally

  • Certifications & recognitions

    KPA-Certified Training Partner, Family Paws Parent Educator, Canine Conditioning Fitness Coach, Dynamic Dog Practitioner, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, FFT (Fear Free Trainer- Fear Free), CSAT (Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer), CDBC (Certified Dog Behavior Consultant- IAABC), Agility Trial Trainer, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Puppy Culture Breeder, CCPDT-KA (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers).

  • Ally has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Ally was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Ally’s links

Ally is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Outlaw 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Outlaw 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

    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 (Preliminary)

    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 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.

  • Animal Genetics Panel, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Chondrodystrophy (CDDY and IVDD Risk) with or without Chondrodysplasia (CDPA), Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), DNA Disease 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Ally to bring home their puppies.

  • Kellie G.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Ally was amazing to work with to find our perfect puppy! She was always incredibly responsive and willing to answer questions. We love our new addition.

    Glenn E.

    Verified owner · June 2026

      • +4

    Ally made this a fantastic experience! Her breeding practices must obviously work becuase our puppy (Tempest) is a perfect puppy! She was so calm on the 7 hour drive home. No potty accidents, no diarrhea, no throwing up. Ally sent us home with a care package with treats, food, toys and blankets that Tempest was used to. When we got home Tempest was all tail wags. She adjusted to her crate within minutes and slept almost a strait 9 hours at bed time. She is very playful with my 4 year old. She is comfortable getting her feet wiped and fur brushed. I've been on good dog for about 6 months looking for an Aussie with a full tail, responsible breeder and parents on the smaller size. We could not be happier! Communication was great and we loved watching her grow up on Instagram. Big thanks to Ally for taking such good care of our puppy up to this point!

    Taylor V.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

      • +5

    Ally was great to work with! Our puppy, Benny (formerly Rodeo), is so sweet and well-behaved. We got him at about 16 weeks, and he already knew basic commands (sit, down, come, etc.), was comfortable in his crate, and great at settling. He also gets along so well with the other dogs in our lives. He has been the perfect match for us and our lifestyle. We're already looking forward to getting our next puppy from Outlaw Minis!

  • Aphinya C.

    Verified owner · June 2026

      • +4

    Ally was incredibly responsive, helpful, and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. She took the time to answer all of my questions and provided regular updates before pickup. It’s obvious how much care, thought, and effort goes into raising her puppies. Bringing a puppy home has been a wonderful experience, and I would gladly recommend Outlaw Minis to anyone looking for a Mini American Shepherd.

    Joliene H.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Ally with Outlaw Minis was a dream to work with. I reached out to Ally 4 months before her planned litter matches to ask about breeding ethics, pup parent health history and timing and Ally was great to communicate in a timely manner. Planning was easy as was meeting our pup a few weeks before taking her home since we are local. The pick up of our sweet Penny (aka Tundra) was a breeze. The transition to our home has been wonderful since Ally practices socialisation and stimulation techniques. Since bringing Penny home, Ally has been available for questions when things have come up. I highly recommend Outlaw Minis. We are so happy to have our sweet new furry family member.

    Tammy D.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Ally was wonderful to work with -- we appreciated her prompt responses in communicating, being able to zoom and meet the pups as we were deciding, as well as all her amazing training tips + holistic care in preparing them to be ready for their new homes. We're thrilled to have Loki (Bullet) in our home and he is such a sweet pup.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.