Sugartop Minis

Mary C.

Breeder of Miniature Australian Shepherds and Miniature American Shepherds

  • Idaho Falls, ID
  • Responds within an hour

Meet the breeder

I'm Mary C., the breeder behind Sugartop Minis located in Idaho Falls, ID. Our puppies will be your new family members, and we take that responsibility seriously. Which is why we prioritize excellent personalities with our dogs. We offer a lifetime of support for you and your new puppy, and do everything in our power to set you and your puppy up for success.

Q. & A. with Mary

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Many years ago I started with researching, taking classes and talking with other breeders. I recognized the ways in which breeders need to be better and then I put the things I had learned into practice. I love my dogs, I believe in the quality of my dogs and I put them first. I believe with my program we can start a change toward more ethical and exceptional practice.

  • What makes your program special?

    We focus on socialization and early exposure to give our puppies the best chance for confidently taking on the world when they join their new families. We have a lifetime commitment to our dogs and owners. I believe that if I choose to bring these dogs into the world then I need to be prepared to care for them if their families cannot. Accordingly we do our best to carefully place each puppy well

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

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

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

Getting a puppy from Mary

Mary 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.

Mary 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 complete a rigorous temperament testing protocol at 6.5 weeks. The results (videos, and worksheets, and my personal knowledge on each puppy after working with them extensively in those 6 weeks) are sent to each family on our deposit list. The families will have time to go over the results and get an idea of which puppies might be their top picks. A few days later (at seven weeks) we have a scheduled interview with each family, in order of deposits (pick order) to make their final selections. We work with each family to get the best temperament match from the puppies available to them at that time. The best way to get a greater pick of litter is to get your deposits in early. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,650 - $2,150 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Puppies go home microchipped, vet checked, UTD on wormer and shots, pedigreed, health tested parents, ENS/ESI exposure training, farm animal and children socialization, crate trained, and loved. Deposit of $500 to hold a spot in the litter, $1000 on selection day at 7 weeks, and the remaining $1000 must be paid 24hrs. prior to pick up. We do our best to match the best puppy for your needs.”

Contract & health guarantee

Mary 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 Mary 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 Mary 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Idaho Falls, ID

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Salt Lake City Airport

Meet in Salt Lake City, UT

More about Mary

  • Mary has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

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

Mary is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Sugartop 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Miniature American Shepherd

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Sugartop 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 (rDVM, not registered)

    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 (rDVM, not registered)

    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.

  • Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)

    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.