Shawnkara Australian Shepherds & Miniature American Shepherds
- Monroe, UT
- Responds within a few hours
Available puppies
Dude
Ready now
12 weeks old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Holly M., the breeder behind Shawnkara Australian Shepherds & Miniature American Shepherds located in Monroe, UT. We breed for quality not quantity, temperament, structure & a sound dog. Our dogs are not just a pretty face but dogs you can live with! Dad & I have been doing this for over 30 plus years. We registered our kennel name is 1990. We do not take breeding of a litter lightly. We breed for our own program, & to continue a line we have worked towards for over 30 years. We feel each litter to be a lifetime commitment. We strive to place our puppies in homes that want to do it all. Hike, Camp, Obedience, Rally & even some service to help others. We do not keep tails on our puppies, so do not ask us too! We do adhere to the breed standard. Occasionally we have adults available for adoption. All puppies and older dogs are sold on spay/neuter contracts. We do not sell on eye color all our dogs can have a variation of Amber/Brown to Marbled amber/blue or but do not expect two blue eyes. We do have a contract you must sign and agree to, upon getting one of our beautiful puppies. Breeding rights are discussed on a case by case basis. Privately! After submitting an application you have 12 hours to get back to my first message. If you do not I will assume you are no longer interested. I will move you then to my does not fit list. I will not be ghosted or put up with tire kickers. Thank for your time!
Q. & A. with Holly
Why did you start breeding?
Completely by accident. I bought an older female and had been told she has just gone out of heat. I turned her loose with my male. Well, that litter produced my first BBX Champion and here we are 38 some years later. In 2023 I added Miniature American Shepherds to my program.What makes your program special?
Each litter is planned out to the last detail. Our list of priorities, breed for quality not quantity, temperament, structure, and a sound dog. Our dogs are not just a pretty face but dogs you can live with! Dad & I have been doing this for over 38 plus years. We do not take breeding of a litter lightly. We breed for our own program, & to continue a line we have worked towards for over 30 years.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. Australian Shepherd puppies include red merle, blue merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Reese
ReservedMale
Cherry Blossom
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Holly
Holly 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Our deposit MUST be paid upfront once moved to our waiting list, but not until I request it from you. The deposit subtracted from the sell price. Balance is due at pickup, or before shipping will take place. We no longer offer airline shipping unless you meet us at the airport for pickup. Also you are welcome to find ground transportation. I can work with them. All payment for shipping is made directly to me. Please ask how? No puppy or dog is shipped until shipping and final payment are paid. we do have a pet nanny available to you. Our deposit MUST be paid upfront once moved to our waiting list. The deposit subtracted from the sell price. Balance is due at pickup, or before shipping will take place.”
Contract & health guarantee
Holly 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 Holly 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 Holly 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
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Holly.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Monroe, UT
1853 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Salt Lake City Airport
1821 miles away
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Meet in Salt Lake City, UT
1816 miles away
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More about Holly
Club memberships
Holly is a member of BMASC , WWMASC, MASCUSA, Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA), and ASC of Utah.
Holly has been a member of Good Dog for 10 months
Holly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Holly is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Shawnkara Australian Shepherds & 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
Litter and program updates
Holly M.
Program update on 25 Nov. •Dogs got a new human dog bed. It’s huge once it’s all fluffed out I’ll let me use it.
Holly M.
Litter update on 24 Nov. •Puppies sleeping just inside the back door. Dude the red tri still searching for his forever home 🏡
Ty and Abigail's litter
Holly M.
Litter update on 23 Nov. •…Dude is enjoying running with the other dogs. He turned 12 weeks yesterday 11/21/25. He’s still on the hunt for his own family. Started on leash training working on crate training at night. UTD on all his shots and microchipped. Ready to go now.
Ty and Abigail's litter
Holly M.
Litter update on 18 Nov. •Crate training has begun for Dude.
Ty and Abigail's litter
Holly M.
Litter update on 05 Nov. •Crate training is what’s happening today.
Ty and Abigail's litter
Holly M.
Litter update on 03 Nov. •Take one puppy a day to bath and update. Tomorrow is Cherries turn. All three that are left are starting crate tearing this week and leash training.
Ty and Abigail's litter
Holly M.
Litter update on 29 Oct. •All puppies got a clean bill of health today. Wellness check went great.
Ty and Abigail's litter
Holly M.
Litter update on 27 Oct. •We still have 3 very nice puppies available. Steel is getting ready to make his way to Nevada on Thursday.
Ty and Abigail's litter
Holly M.
Litter update on 21 Oct. •Cherry is back up for consideration as her buyers backed out. Please feel free to tell your friends we still have this beauty available.
Ty and Abigail's litter
Holly M.
Litter update on 18 Oct. •Mom and dad in the yard. And babies enjoying the new shavings. 2 red tri boys still available. Tell your friends. 6 weeks old last Friday 10/17/25
Ty and Abigail's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Australian Shepherd
Miniature American Shepherd
Abigail, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Abigail
Abigail is my serious girl. She shows only cause mom asks her too. She finished this last year in ASCA. And I’m happy she did because I won’t push her to do AKC. Abigail is being spayed very soon as I’m not wanting to breed her again.
Good health testing
Animal Genetics Panel.Ebony, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Ebony
Ebony has gone back to live with one of her breeders. I am downsizing my dogs and felt she should go back to one of her breeders.
Great health testing
Animal Genetics Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +2 more.York, dad
Miniature American Shepherd
About York
York is a fun loving young boy we kept out of the litter that only had two boys in. He is only 11 months old but we hope he’ll grow into a lovely male. We started his show career and hope for more success.
Jess, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Jess
Jess is another serious one. I think it’s just females. She has a five point mjr in ASCA with two mjr reserves. She will be breed this fall.
Great health testing
Animal Genetics Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +2 more.Ty, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Ty
Ty is our goofy boy always happy and willing to play. Loves yo show and only needs five more points in akc for his championship. He finished fast in ASCA and finished at 14 months old.
Good health testing
Animal Genetics Panel.
Parent health testing
Australian Shepherd
Miniature American Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Shawnkara Australian Shepherds & 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 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.
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.
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Laryngeal Paralysis (Bull Terrier Type) - Single Assay Test, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), GenSol Diagnostics DNA Testing, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, DNA Profile, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy (PRA-crd), Standard Wirehaired Dachshund Type, Hyperuricosuria (HUU)
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 Holly to bring home their puppies.
Toni D.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
Holly was very responsive from our first outreach. She was flexible & willing to meet us halfway from an 8hr drive, which was wonderful! We have had our pup for a week now & the whole experience has been great. Thank you, Holly!
Arthur E.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
It was a pleasure dealing with Holly. She explained everything about the breed. Kept me informed with pictures of the dog I wanted. When time came to deliver they brought the dog down to me to pick up. Made it so easy for me.
