Railroad Tails
Meet the breeder
I'm Dylan M., the breeder behind Railroad Tails located in Phoenix, AZ. The name Railroad Tails comes from Railroad Court, the street of my first home. It marks where this all started and the standards that still guide the work today. Our focus is on cultivating the natural strengths these dogs already have to create lifelong companions.
Q. & A. with Dylan
Why did you start breeding?
The start of it all goes back to my childhood. Before it was my responsibility my family bred dogs for ranching and general companionship.What makes your program special?
Railroad Tails is built around doing the basics extremely well. Our dogs are raised with structure, routine, and real-world exposure that encourages confidence, focus, and adaptability. Instead of micromanaging every step, we concentrate on developing natural strengths and letting good traits show through, resulting in dogs that are capable, steady, and genuinely enjoyable to live with.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are red tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Dylan
Dylan 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
"Each puppy goes home with a starter bag of food, age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming, training pads, and a Puppy Passport for vaccination records and milestones."
Contract & health guarantee
Dylan 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 Dylan 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 Dylan directly.
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
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dylan.
Breeder's location
Meet in Phoenix, AZ
5630 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
5623 miles away
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Meet in Fountain Hills, AZ
5605 miles away
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More about Dylan
Dylan has been a member of Good Dog for 2 months
Dylan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Dylan’s links
Dylan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Railroad Tails 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 health testing
Good level
Railroad Tails 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 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
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).
