WestOak Miniature American Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Dana H., the breeder behind WestOak Miniature American Shepherds located in Isanti County, MN. We breed happy, healthy, quality dogs for the show ring AND to be your new best friend! Our goal is to produce top-winning dogs in the show ring with a strong work ethic. Our dogs have the temperament and health to achieve all your dog-owning dreams. We are happy to tell you more about what life with an American Shepherd is like and how they will not only enhance your daily life, but exceed your expectations!
Q. & A. with Dana
Why did you start breeding?
American Shepherds are an incredible breed, and I decided to start my breeding program in order to preserve the wonderful qualities I found in my dogs. They excel both in and out of the show ring. I am dedicated to improving my lines with each generation so that the breed will continue to thrive for a long time to come!What makes your program special?
I'm a small breeder. I raise my puppies with Puppy Culture and sleep next to the whelping box. My puppies are underfoot until the day they go home. My adult dogs sleep in my bed with me (puppies are crated in the bedroom as well). My life is my dogs! They truly are what help transform my house into a loving, family home.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our 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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Midgard
Went homeFemale
Aurora
Went homeFemale
Asgard
Went homeMale
Bifrost
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Dana
Dana 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and between $1,250 - $2,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Included with your puppy are AKC Registration, tail docking, the first vaccination, deworming, food, toys, and a blanket that smells like mom and the litter. All puppies are socialized. All puppies are the same price regardless of sex, color, or if they evaluate to be a show, sports, or pet.”
Contract & health guarantee
Dana 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 Dana 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 Dana 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
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 Dana.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Isanti County, MN
924 miles away
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More about Dana
Club memberships
Dana is a member of Northstar miniature American shepherd club and Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Dana has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Dana was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Dana is a trusted Good Dog breeder
WestOak 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
River, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About River
River is a female Miniature American Shepherd about 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dana decided to make her part of their program. Dana 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.
Good health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA).
Phish, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Phish
Phish is a female Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dana decided to make her part of their program. Dana 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
WestOak 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.
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.
Neuroaxonal Dystrophy NAD, GenSol Diagnostics DNA Testing, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 6 (NCL 6), Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).
