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Alexis D.

Breeder of Miniature Australian Shepherds

  • New Houlka, MS
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Meet the breeder

I'm Alexis D., the breeder behind Skuna River Ranch located in New Houlka, MS. Your future best friend can be found here at Skuna River Ranch! We work livestock with the parents and they are all raised around our children. They are loving, social and ready to join your pack!

Q. & A. with Alexis

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Alexis

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

Price

Puppy prices include a $150 non-refundable deposit and between $350 - $500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“This price includes tail docking, dewclaw removal, vaccinations, and puppy packages to go home with. Merle pups are $650 Tris are $500.”

Contract & health guarantee

Alexis 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 Alexis 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 Alexis directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Socialized with children
      • Daily handling
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in New Houlka, MS

4768 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet in Birmingham, AL

4706 miles away

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More about Alexis

  • Alexis has been a member of Good Dog for 3 months

    Alexis was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.

Alexis is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Skuna River Ranch 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Skuna River Ranch 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 Australian Shepherds.

  • 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.

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

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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.