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Willow Ranch Minis
Meet the breeder
I'm Hilary K., the breeder behind Willow Ranch Minis located in Roseville, CA. Our goal is to create the best pup for your home. Our dogs are health tested to ensure well puppies. We devote our time, energy, and efforts to each litter making sure our puppies are properly socialized from the moment they are born.
Q. & A. with Hilary
Why did you start breeding?
My love for the Mini American Shepherds inspired me to share this amazing breed with the world in a responsible way. I co-own our MAS with my mentor, Michelle, and work with passion, heart, integrity, and truly want what's best for the MAS lines. I not only want to produce beautiful and healthy puppies but help promote responsible breeding in order to ensure that the breed will continue to move forward for generations to come. With that being said, Temperament absolutely comes first in my search to further my program for the best puppies I can help rear and eventually send off to their forever homes.What makes your program special?
At Willow Ranch Minis, we produce excellent companions. We understand the importance of dog health, temperament, and structure, and every breeding decision is made accordingly. We're very dedicated to what we do and what we are trying to achieve. Welcoming a new puppy into your lives, home, and heart is a huge undertaking and blessing. We strive to find the right match for every puppy and his/her new family. And I am here to support you through out the life of your new family member.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are blue merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
“Atlas” Blue Merle male
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Hilary
Hilary 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
Connect with Hilary to learn more details about pricing.
“Please call for pricing. We try to take your preferences into consideration but our puppies are strictly matched by temperament and fitness for their forever homes. If we cannot match you to a puppy in your current litter of interest you have the option to move your deposit to a future litter or receive a refund if you do not wish to reserve a puppy for our next litter. Otherwise your deposit is non-refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Hilary 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 Hilary 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 Hilary 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 Hilary.
Puppy pick-up locations
Meet in Roseville, CA
Meet at SMF airport
More about Hilary
Club memberships
Hilary is a member of Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Hilary has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Hilary was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Hilary’s links
Hilary is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Willow Ranch 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
Cinder, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Cinder
Cinder is a female Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Hilary decided to make her part of their program. Hilary 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
Willow Ranch 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 Dysplasia (Preliminary)
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 (Preliminary)
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.
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).
