Rust Belt Farms
- Williamston, MI
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Frost
3 months old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Kristine M., the breeder behind Rust Belt Farms located in Williamston, MI. We put many hours into the selection of our animals so that we can produce animals of excellent attributes and qualities, of course, all animals have their strengths and weaknesses which is the art and science of breeding complementary pairings for the best possible offspring.
Q. & A. with Kristine
Why did you start breeding?
I started breeding about five years ago with a close friend and a DVM, this provided me with a huge resource for understanding the importance of good breeding, health, and ethics.What makes your program special?
My breeding program is about the whole dog and the dog it will grow to become. I work to bring in drive to play/work and conformation and have a dog who makes an excellent and social pet too. I aim to have a balanced dog that is the best possible representation of their breed and the breeders who work with me.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Miniature American Shepherd puppies include black, red merle, blue merle, and red. Australian Shepherd puppies include black 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.
Holly
Went homeFemale
Yule
Went homeFemale
Jolly
Went homeFemale
Bowie
Went homeMale
Shirley
Went homeFemale
Orion - Black Tri
Went homeMale
Perseus - Black Tri NBT
Went homeMale
Kangaroo
Went homeMale
Emu
Went homeMale
Dasha
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Kristine
Kristine 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.
Kristine 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 7 weeks old.
"We value placing puppies with homes based on their temperaments - all puppies are cute, but we want to match puppies to the homes that understand them the best so that both our puppy and their new family are happy together. "
Price
"The price includes AKC registration, DNA test results (unless the parents are both clear), worming, first vet check-up and vaccines and lifetime support and guidance in raising your puppy. All of our puppies are the same price no matter the color or sex. Full registration will need to be discussed and agreed upon at the discretion of Rust Belt Farms; we are selective."
Contract & health guarantee
Kristine 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 Kristine 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 Kristine 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
- 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
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kristine.
Breeder's location
Meet in Williamston, MI
4164 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
4151 miles away
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Meet in Columbus, OH
4243 miles away
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More about Kristine
Club memberships
Kristine is a member of Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA and Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Kristine has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Kristine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Kristine is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rust Belt Farms 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
Mackinaw, dad
Miniature American Shepherd
About Mackinaw
Mackinaw is a male Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kristine decided to make him part of their program. Kristine 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.
Excellent health testing
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), +3 more.Sorry, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Sorry
Sorry is an absolute sweetheart, a mild and easy going personality; she is a bit of a queen who lives for comfort and enjoys sleeping on the king size bed and loves treats. She has amazing conformation and has earned her CKC Grand Champion and is now working on her AKC Champion.
Excellent health testing
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), +3 more.Entropy, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Entropy
Entropy is from our Ambrosia & Newton litter, she is a beautiful red merle with a brilliant mind - she loves to swim, competes in disc, and has taken multiple herding lessons. She is an easy to live with dog that enjoys chewing on bones, car rides, and loves our kids.
Good health testing
Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Spell, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Spell
Spell is a gentle, affable, girl that is friendly with everyone and great to live with - I joke that she has the heart of a Yellow Lab in an Aussie coat. Very easy to have in our home as a companion.
Good health testing
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy NAD, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Australian Shepherd
Miniature American Shepherd
Excellent level
Rust Belt Farms 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 Australian 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.
Brucellosis
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.
Animal Genetics 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 Kristine to bring home their puppies.
Lindsay C.
Verified owner · Mar. 2026
My husband and I spent several months researching breeders in order to adopt our first puppy, and we are so glad we decided to work with Kristine! From the very start, she was so helpful and knowledgeable about the breed. It's also very obvious how much she prioritizes the health and well-being of each pup and dam in her program. We had a lot of questions about raising a new puppy, and Kristine has been patient and willing to answer each one thoroughly. When we picked up our puppy (Jolly from the Christmas litter - now Yuki), Kristine chose to meet at a local store where she walked us through their selection of dog items and gave her personal recommendations and justification for everything from food to toys, chews, and beds. She also emphasized she would stay in touch with us to continue providing support however we may need, which has been extremely helpful in our first two weeks of raising our pup! My husband and I truly feel Kristine has made this whole process and transition as smooth as possible for us, and we are so grateful we chose to work with her. Yuki has been the perfect little addition to our family!
Karthik P.
Verified owner · Mar. 2026
+5Kristine was very responsive and awesome to work with. She is very meticulous and pays attention to the little details. She also proactively answered every question about my dog and offered support after pick-up if I needed it. It made the entire process feel so easy and smooth, especially since this was my first puppy. I cannot recommend her enough!
