Sweetbay Aussies/ Miniature American Shepherds
- Covington County, AL ·
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Jet
6 weeks old · Male
Race
6 weeks old · Male
Buzz
6 weeks old · Male
Vetta
6 weeks old · Female
Inky
6 weeks old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Shannon A., the breeder behind Sweetbay Aussies/ Miniature American Shepherds located in Covington County, AL. We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies. Our dogs live in our home for that extra special love and attention.
Q. & A. with Shannon
Why did you start breeding?
My family has always bred dogs. Growing up my family had Cocker Spaniels and later Poodles. My daughter wanted an Australian Shepherd for our farm. That’s how we got started and now have five!What makes your program special?
Our puppies are raised in our home with our family.I have a special friendship with each puppy family we have placed. We really like to get to know our families and make sure our puppies are a great fit!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 yellow, red & white, black & white, blue merle, black tri, red tri, and red merle. Miniature American Shepherd puppies include red & white, red tri-color, black & white, 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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Talon
ReservedMale
Percy
Went homeMale
Chase
Went homeMale
Finn
Went homeMale
Fisher
Went homeMale
Dolly
Went homeFemale
Ginny
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Bonnie
Went homeFemale
Boy puppy
Went homeMale
Cal
Went homeMale
Biscuit
Went homeMale
Mac
Went homeMale
Hope
Went homeFemale
Ember
Went homeFemale
Collins
Went homeMale
Gus
Went homeMale
Cinco
Went homeMale
Mateo
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Shannon
Shannon 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, Shannon partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
“This price includes age appropriate first shots and wormings and a vet check prior to going home. Breeding rights are at my discretion and influence the price. Puppies have AKC MAS registration application with the possibility of ASDR registration. Pet only puppies are available and will have a spay/neuter contract.”
Contract & health guarantee
Shannon 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 Shannon 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 Shannon 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- 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
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Shannon.
Breeder's location
Meet in Covington County, AL
756 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Montgomery Airport (Dannelly Field)
683 miles away
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Meet in Atlanta, GA
530 miles away
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More about Shannon
Shannon has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Shannon was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Shannon is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sweetbay Aussies/ 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
Mavis, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Mavis
Mavis is a fun little red merle. Sheis daughter of Marley and Ace
Royal, dad
Miniature American Shepherd
About Royal
Royal is a male Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Shannon decided to make him part of their program. Shannon has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Frannie, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Frannie
Frannie is a female Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shannon decided to make her part of their program. Shannon has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Meg, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Meg
Meg is a female Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shannon decided to make her part of their program. Shannon has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Ace, dad
Miniature American Shepherd
About Ace
Ace is a medium drive very loving and affectionate boy. He’s 16 inches tall
Maxine, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Maxine
Maxine is a medium to high drive girl with a natural herding instinct. She loves agility actives.
Maggie, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Maggie
Maggie is a female Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shannon decided to make her part of their program. Shannon has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Marley, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Marley
Marley is a female Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shannon decided to make her part of their program. Shannon has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Reese, dad
Miniature American Shepherd
About Reese
Reese is a male Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Shannon decided to make him part of their program. Shannon has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Miniature American Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Good level
Sweetbay Aussies/ 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.
Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD)
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 Shannon to bring home their puppies.
Randall W.
Verified owner · June 2026
Shannon is awesome. She not only helped with me getting a new family member but also help with things to do in the area while I was there.
