SierraVu Minis

Heather S.

Breeder of Yorkshire Terriers and Miniature American Shepherds

  • Ballico, CA ·
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Available puppies

Fozzie

Ready now

4 months old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Heather S., the breeder behind SierraVu Minis located in Ballico, CA. We are a small hobby breeder that shows and breeds Yorkies and Mini American Shepherds (Mini Aussies). All of our pups are raised in our home, co-mingling with cats and adult dogs. Our dogs are an integral part of our family, and we hope they will become an integral part of yours. All pups will have the appropriate shots for their age and deworming. Pups will also be micro-chipped. We provide a one-year health guarantee. Please contact us with your questions.

Q. & A. with Heather

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I have been involved with dogs and worked with dogs since a teenager. Our whole family has a role in raising, socializing and training our pups.

  • What makes your program special?

    Family based. We have family members both young and old helping to socialize our pups.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Yorkshire Terrier puppies include blue and gold and black and gold. Miniature American Shepherd puppies include red tri-color, black tri, red merle, and blue merle. 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.

Getting a puppy from Heather

Heather 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, Heather partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We take great care in finding the right home for our family members. We wait a minimum of 12 weeks before placing pups in order to evaluate and prepare our pups. We ask that you just be yourselves and the match will be natural.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes vaccines, deworming, micro chip and vet checks. The price also includes a one year health warranty. Price includes up to date vaccines, deworming, puppy starter kit and one year health guarantee.”

Contract & health guarantee

Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather 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
      • 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
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Ballico, CA

5648 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Sacramento Airport

5598 miles away

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More about Heather

  • Club memberships

    Heather is a member of Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA, Yorkshire Terrier Club of Northern California, Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, Inc., Kennel Club of Salinas , Santa Cruz Kennel Club, and Yorkshire Terrier Club of America, Inc..

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Blue Ribbon Breeder , Professional Groomer, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Heather has been a member of Good Dog for 9 months

    Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Heather’s links

Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder

SierraVu Minis 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

Parent dogs

All breeds

Yorkshire Terrier

Miniature American Shepherd

Parent health testing

Miniature American Shepherd

Yorkshire Terrier

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

SierraVu Minis 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.

  • 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), 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).

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