PreciousGem Miniature American Shepherds / Mini Aussies
- West Jordan, UT
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Planned Miniature American Shepherd litter
Due June 2026
Ready Aug. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Arieanna W., the breeder behind PreciousGem Miniature American Shepherds / Mini Aussies located in West Jordan, UT. I began my journey with an incredibly smart Mini Aussie and have been hooked since! I strive to offer quality AKC Miniature American Shepherds to show and family companions while improving health, temperament, structure, and trainability. We train in various performance sports such as agility, lure coursing, scent work, and soon in herding.
Q. & A. with Arieanna
Why did you start breeding?
I aquired my first Mini Aussie while I was in college and fell in love with the breed. She was so quick to learn commands and tricks and was always by my side. I was then hired as a canine trainer and realized how versatile this breed is! I began dabbling in conformation, agility, and herding, and the rest has been history!What makes your program special?
I love versatility! I try my best to title my breeding dogs in multiple ways. Not only do I want a dog that can prove to have useful and durable structure, I also want a dog with a sound temperament and an ability and drive to perform in other events. Some of these events include agility, lure coursing, tricks, obedience, rally, and more! I am very very passionate about responsible breeding.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Miniature American Shepherd puppies include red tri-color, black tri, red merle, and blue merle. Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, black tri, red tri, and red merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Jasper - Partner Home in Utah
Went homeMale
Sparrow
Went homeMale
Barbosa
Went homeMale
Norrington
Went homeMale
Calypso
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Arieanna
Arieanna 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 $1,700 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Deposit holds a puppy from a litter solely for you! Your puppy comes with a current vaccine status, dewormer, microchip, puppy information binder, food to start, and more! Deposit is non-refundable. Deposit holds a puppy from a litter solely for you! Deposit is non-refundable, with a few exceptions.”
Contract & health guarantee
Arieanna 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 Arieanna 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 Arieanna 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
- 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Arieanna.
Breeder’s location
Meet in West Jordan, UT
1825 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Salt Lake City Airport
1821 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Arieanna can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Arieanna
Club memberships
Arieanna is a member of IABCA, UKC, AKC, MASCUSA, and Utah Herding Dog Association.
Certifications & recognitions
Pet Nutrition Consultant, Puppy Culture Breeder, Agility Trial Trainer, Certified Veterinary Technician, Bachelor's in Animal, Dairy, and Veterinary Sciences.
Arieanna has been a member of Good Dog for almost 7 years
Arieanna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Arieanna is a trusted Good Dog breeder
PreciousGem Miniature American Shepherds / Mini 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
Litter and program updates
Arieanna W.
Program update on 22 Sept. •…Jasper has had fun exploring nature and attended his first show taking Best of Breed Puppy two times with competition! 💙 Jasper is still looking for a loving Partner Home in Utah! Message me to find out more! :)
Arieanna W.
Litter update on 06 June •Pictures from about 2.5 weeks old! I am looking for a loving Partner Home in Utah for a blue merle male. 😊
Smokey and Bliss's litter
Arieanna W.
Litter update on 22 May •Pictures at a few days old!
Smokey and Bliss's litter
Parent dogs
Bliss, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Bliss
Bliss has a zest for life and is both food and toy motivated. She is a sweet and outgoing girl - as are both her parents! She loves attention from strangers while still having good focus on her handler. She is a "mini me" of her mother, Buckles. She has the makings of a super performance dog. Her full sister is a very competitive agility dog. She is a half sister to Kindle and Emmy, sired by Union Jack! Bliss earned her AKC Championship with 4 major wins and handled by myself, Arieanna! She also earned her UKC Championship with some tough competition! Height: 15.5" OFA Hips: Excellent OFA Elbows: Normal OFA Patellas: Normal OFA Cardiac: Normal OFA Eyes: Clear Full Genetic Disease Panel: CEA, PRA, HC, DM, CD, HUU, CDDY and more - Clear, MDR1 - Carrier NAD - Clear!
Great health testing
Patellar Luxation, Neuroaxonal Dystrophy NAD, +7 more.Marine, dad
Miniature American Shepherd
About Marine
Marine is a male Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Arieanna decided to make him part of their program. Arieanna 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.
Great health testing
Dentition, Full Embark Panel, +6 more.Kindle, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Kindle
Kindle is a hoot! She is very smart, athletic, and loves her people. She is a willing worker and very food and toy motivated. She has potential for sports!
Good health testing
Dentition, Patellar Luxation, +3 more.
Parent health testing
Miniature American Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
PreciousGem Miniature American Shepherds / Mini 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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Dentition
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Arieanna to bring home their puppies.
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Susan E N.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
Arieanna was a delight to deal with. Her knowledge and devotion to the breed are so apparent. She puts her whole heart into the Minature American Shepherd puppies she breeds. Very helpful and keeps in contact once the puppy has gone to their new home. This is very helpful for first time owners of the breed. We love our little Maggie, she is such a delight and I have the confidence that she was bred with care to be a healthy, happy dog. It was very important that any puppy I obtained was bred to the AKC standard with love and care.
