Schaefer's Miniature American Shepherds

Tonya S.

Breeder of Miniature American Shepherds

  • Garysburg, NC · 179 miles away
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Tiger

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10 weeks old · Female

Moe

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10 weeks old · Male

Toe

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10 weeks old · Male

Catch

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10 weeks old · Male

The

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10 weeks old · Female

Eeny

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10 weeks old · Male

Meeny

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10 weeks old · Male

Miny

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10 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Tonya S., the breeder behind Schaefer's Miniature American Shepherds located in Garysburg, NC. We believe that every dog has something special to offer, be it on the herding field, in the conformation ring, participating in performance events, a service dog or as a devoted family member. We strive to produce pups that are physically and mentally capable of fulfilling their potential.

Q. & A. with Tonya

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I have owned Australian Shepherds since 2002 so I have a lot of experience with where this breed has come from and want to assist in where this beautiful, smart breed is going. I wanted to make sure the minis retained the brains and beauty of the Aussies just in a smaller package. I bought a beautiful girl that I thought embodied exactly what I needed to produce pups that would meet the breed standard.
  • What makes your program special?

    All my dogs are tested Full Panel through PPG now Orivet or AKC DNA program before breeding. OFA hips, elbows, & patella done, results are always submitted to OFA & made public. I do CERF testing for the eye certifications also. Almost all of my dogs have at least 1 championship title, some have 2 (AKC & UKC). All of my dogs have at least 1 title after their names, some have 2, 3 or more.
  • 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 Tonya

Tonya 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Tonya partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“The Right Puppy for You We understand that people want to be able to pick the cute puppy that comes to them, maybe the puppy that hangs back just waiting or perhaps the one wearing the pink collar as that is your favorite color. However, we try very hard to match the puppy with the owners. You let us know what you are searching for in a puppy, your families activity levels and your plans for the pup (pet, show, obedience, herding, agility, etc) We do not want a high drive pup in a coach potato home or vice versa, it makes for unhappy dogs and owners. Luckily, most of our pups end up mid-range in terms of energy level and all just want to cuddle on the couch at the end of the day, which is perfect for the typical family home. We will allow you to reserve a puppy early as we know people want certain colors and sex, however if the puppy you have chosen, we feel is not a good match for your family we will either find another puppy in that litter or another litter that is a better fit. The happiness of the puppies come first. Thankfully, this has only happened twice, and both girls were bred from a girl I bought, I felt those 2 girls were higher energy than the families wanted. I ended up keeping Serena and the other stayed here until I found her a home that wanted a high energy dog for agility. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,350 - $2,375 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“All pet puppies are usually the same price within each litter, doesn't matter coat color, sex or eye color of that litter. There may be price difference for different litters, price will be listed on each litter. Shipping costs if needed are at Buyer’s expense. Reservation fee will always be $300 to reserve a puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Tonya 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 Tonya 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 Tonya 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 in new places
      • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Garysburg, NC

179 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Raleigh–Durham Airport

230 miles away

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More about Tonya

  • Club memberships

    Tonya is a member of The Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA .

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit - Silver Level, AKC Champions, Canine Good Citizen Titled, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Puppy Culture Breeder, Award of Excellence at Royal Canin.

  • Tonya has been a member of Good Dog for almost 7 years

    Tonya was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

  • Tonya’s links

Tonya is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Schaefer's Miniature American Shepherds 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Schaefer's Miniature American Shepherds 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.

  • 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 (CDDY and IVDD Risk) with or without Chondrodysplasia (CDPA), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 6 (NCL 6)

    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).

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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.

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.

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.

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