Raised by Venessa &.
Certified Breeder of Border Collies, Miniature American Shepherds, Siberian Huskies, and Toy Australian Shepherds
I'm the breeder behind Alpine Tails located in Fresno, CA. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and intelligence. Our dogs are our passion, and we can't imagine spending our lives without them. We are dedicated to achieving excellence and healthy family pets, and we love to raise puppies and prepare them for their forever homes.
About Venessa
Welcome from Brianda (Bri) & Venessa! We are kennel partners who are true born animal lovers.We both believe in being responsible breeders and Going above & beyond for our packs and their babies, you will see Bri's love for Disney in some of our themes & Venessas love for medieval things aswell, Our number #1 priority is that all ours and their children live the best lives that they can with love!
What makes Venessa’s program special
We strive for the best temperaments. We health test eyes, hips, dna, 2 yr health warranty and lifetime breeder support. Our puppies are all raised on the Biosensor Program/Early Neurological stimulation which has proven to help raise healthy well tempered pups. We believe in breeding for health & temperament above all and not just for blue eyes like others as we believe any eye color is gorgeous
Ivan
Male • Ready Feb. 17
Toy Australian Shepherd
Ivan
Male • Ready Feb. 16
Miniature American Shepherd
Juno
Female • Ready Mar. 4
Border Collie
Jade
Female • Ready Mar. 4
Border Collie
Koda
Male • Ready Mar. 8
Miniature American Shepherd
Jewels
Female • Ready Mar. 4
Border Collie
Jet
Male • Ready Mar. 4
Border Collie
Juanito
Male • Ready Mar. 4
Border Collie
Joy
Female • Ready Mar. 4
Border Collie
Jonah
Male • Ready Mar. 4
Border Collie
Izzy
Female • Ready Feb. 17
Toy Australian Shepherd
Isaiah
Male • Ready Feb. 16
Miniature American Shepherd
Ivar
Male • Ready Feb. 16
Miniature American Shepherd
Igor
Male • Ready Feb. 16
Miniature American Shepherd
Izzy
Female • Ready Feb. 16
Miniature American Shepherd
Isaiah
Male • Ready Feb. 17
Toy Australian Shepherd
Ivar
Male • Ready Feb. 17
Toy Australian Shepherd
Igor
Male • Ready Feb. 17
Toy Australian Shepherd
Hendrix
Male • Went Home Sept. 14, 2024
Miniature American Shepherd
Howie
Male • Went Home Sept. 14, 2024
Miniature American Shepherd
Fancy
Female • Went Home Aug. 28, 2024
Toy Australian Shepherd
Forest
Male • Went Home Aug. 28, 2024
Toy Australian Shepherd
Crixus
Male • Went Home May 21, 2024
Border Collie
Cataleya
Female • Went Home May 21, 2024
Border Collie
Colt
Male • Went Home May 21, 2024
Border Collie
Casper
Male • Went Home May 21, 2024
Border Collie
Darling
Female • Went Home May 21, 2024
Toy Australian Shepherd
Bliss 1
Female • Went Home Mar. 6, 2024
Miniature American Shepherd
Billie 6
Female • Went Home Mar. 6, 2024
Miniature American Shepherd
Boss 4
Male • Went Home Mar. 6, 2024
Miniature American Shepherd
Buster 7
Male • Went Home Mar. 6, 2024
Miniature American Shepherd
Barbie 5
Female • Went Home Mar. 6, 2024
Miniature American Shepherd
Bonnie 2
Female • Went Home Mar. 6, 2024
Miniature American Shepherd
Betsy 3
Female • Went Home Mar. 6, 2024
Miniature American Shepherd
Andrea 1
Female • Went Home Feb. 25, 2024
Border Collie
Atlas 6
Male • Went Home Feb. 25, 2024
Border Collie
Abby 2
Female • Went Home Feb. 25, 2024
Border Collie
Ava 4
Female • Went Home Feb. 25, 2024
Border Collie
Annie 3
Female • Went Home Feb. 25, 2024
Border Collie
Adele 5
Female • Went Home Feb. 25, 2024
Border Collie
Arlo 7
Male • Went Home Feb. 25, 2024
Border Collie
Fu-fu
Male • Went Home Nov. 20, 2023
Miniature American Shepherd
Dongwa
Male • Went Home Nov. 20, 2023
Miniature American Shepherd
Sheegwa
Female • Went Home Nov. 20, 2023
Toy Australian Shepherd
Sheegwa
Female • Went Home Nov. 20, 2023
Miniature American Shepherd
Dongwa
Male • Went Home Nov. 20, 2023
Toy Australian Shepherd
Fu-fu
Male • Went Home Nov. 20, 2023
Toy Australian Shepherd
Sagwa
Female • Went Home Nov. 20, 2023
Toy Australian Shepherd
Sagwa
Female • Went Home Nov. 20, 2023
Miniature American Shepherd
Molly
Female • Went Home Nov. 17, 2023
Border Collie
Jessie
Female • Went Home Nov. 17, 2023
Border Collie
Buzz
Male • Went Home Nov. 17, 2023
Border Collie
Rex
Male • Went Home Nov. 17, 2023
Border Collie
Bo-peep
Female • Went Home Nov. 17, 2023
Border Collie
Woody
Male • Went Home Nov. 17, 2023
Border Collie
Slinky
Male • Went Home Nov. 17, 2023
Border Collie
Spider
Male • Went Home Sept. 16, 2023
Miniature American Shepherd
Kiri
Female • Went Home Sept. 16, 2023
Miniature American Shepherd
Neteyam
Male • Went Home Sept. 16, 2023
Miniature American Shepherd
Tuk
Female • Went Home Sept. 16, 2023
Miniature American Shepherd
Lo'ak
Male • Went Home Sept. 16, 2023
Miniature American Shepherd
Miles
Male • Went Home Sept. 16, 2023
Miniature American Shepherd
Newborn Toy Australian Shepherds from Midas and Miri
Born Dec. 2024. Ready Feb. 17
Newborn Miniature American Shepherds from Midas and Miri
Born Dec. 2024. Ready Feb. 16
Newborn Border Collies from Blue and ZZ
Born Jan. 2025. Ready Mar. 4
Newborn Miniature American Shepherds from Midas and Mila
Born Jan. 2025. Ready Mar. 8
Planned Border Collies from Halo and Jolene
Due Mar. 2025. Ready Apr. 2025
Newborn Toy Australian Shepherds from Midas and Miri
Born Dec. 2024
Ready Feb. 17
Newborn Miniature American Shepherds from Midas and Miri
Born Dec. 2024
Ready Feb. 16
Newborn Border Collies from Blue and ZZ
Born Jan. 2025
Ready Mar. 4
Venessa 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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.
Puppy prices range from $2,000 - $2,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $400.
“Our toys are dual registered ASDR & AKC Miniature American Shepherds our puppies comes with a wellness exam, current vaccines, microchips, and a puppy package. Deposits are non refundable but are transferable up to two years. Deposits are accepted after questionnaire has been approved and after puppies are a week old to hold your pick of litter.”
Venessa 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 Venessa 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 Venessa directly.
Our puppies are well adjusted to socialization and different home environments. Puppies are around children of all ages, cats, other dogs, tortoises, and adults. We introduce puppies to different sounds and different stimuli. Puppies are also 90% potty trained on organic dye free mulch. When you take your puppy home they will recognize their potty are wherever you place the mulch we use for them! I utilize the following enrichment methods: Car rides, Various sounds, Daily handling, Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Puppies are handled from birth. As they age, they will be introduced to cats, other dogs, children, other adults, and other sights and sounds. We also work with them on basic manners and commands. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Basic Obedience Commands, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, Socialized with Other Animals, Potty training, crate training, Crate Training, Potty pads,, Basic manners, We introduce collar and leash training., early scent stimulation from days 3-16, also have lots of friends and family who come over to handle the puppies and help out with the puppies daily. I do not take them to public places to expose them to people as they are not fully vaccinated until 16 weeks. , Temperament imprinting Evaluation , Car Rides, Outdoors, e.g. rain, crate training, Various Surfaces , Strangers, Toys, e.g. Ball, Grooming Desensitization, Touch Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Elderly, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Cats, Socialized with Children, Pack Socialization, We intrudce them to gates and stairs and shallow water and riding in a vehicle. , Human Interactions, outside potty training , Puppy temperament evaluation , We introduce collar and leash training, Initial House Training, Noise desensitization, Litter Box Trained, surface and tactile stimulation, Human Interactions , Puppy Manners, Name recognition , Biosensor Training, and Potty Training.
All puppies are dewormed at 2,4,6 & 8 weeks of age, vaccines up to date administered by a licensed veterinarian as well as a wellness exam performed prior to puppy leaving for their new homes. We will give puppies vaccines at 8 weeks and be under observation for any adverse reactions from the vaccines. Puppies may leave at 9 weeks of age which gives us plenty of time to observe for any allergies.
We send our puppies home with Initial potty training, Basic obedience & manners, Microchip, Registration, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Puppy starter kit, Toys, Food & treats, Vet records, Microchipped , Early Neurological Stimulation, Puppy Collar, Sound and texture enrichment, Puppy Starter Kit, Food Starter Bag, Vaccinations, Breed Club Registration, Dew claws removed, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Puppy Leash, Microchip, and Blanket with Littermates Scent.
Venessa offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.
Why Venessa started breeding
My eldest female named Amy started Alpine Tails, being a magnificent example of the breed. She’s got everything from conformation with a beautiful set of ears and amazing calm sweet temperament. She is the foundation of our breeding program and she has helped us learn and grow with each litter she produced and now she helps us socialize puppies from our other of age breeding females.
Venessa is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder
Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.
Venessa has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Venessa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Venessa’s program includes 22 colors
Venessa’s Border Collie puppies include gold, slate merle, slate, blue, blue merle, and black. Venessa’s Siberian Husky puppies include white, sable and white, red and white, black and white, gray and white, brown and white, black tan and white, agouti and white, and black. Venessa’s Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include red, black & white, blue tri, blue merle, red merle, red tri, and black tri. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Venessa’s program has one coat type
Venessa’s Border Collie puppies have rough coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
Alpine Tails meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Toy Australian Shepherd
Siberian Husky
Miniature American Shepherd
Border Collie
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Mieko
Mieko is a male Toy Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Venessa decided to make him part of their program. Venessa 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.
Uploaded health tests
Siberian Husky
About Chanel
Chanel is a female Siberian Husky over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Venessa decided to make her part of their program. Venessa 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.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), +1 more
Miniature American Shepherd
About Midas
Midas is a male Miniature American Shepherd almost 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Venessa decided to make him part of their program. Venessa 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
Full Embark Panel
Miniature American Shepherd
About Miri
Miri is a female Miniature American Shepherd over 1 year old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Venessa decided to make her part of their program. Venessa 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
Full Embark Panel
Border Collie
About Jolene
Jolene is a female Border Collie over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Venessa decided to make her part of their program. Venessa 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.
Excellent health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more
Border Collie
About ZZ
ZZ is a female Border Collie about 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Venessa decided to make her part of their program. Venessa 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.
Excellent health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more
Border Collie
About Norah
Norah is a female Border Collie about 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Venessa decided to make her part of their program. Venessa 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), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Miniature American Shepherd
About Mila
Red tri female approximately 25lbs AMAZING personality, champion 🏆 sired
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel
Border Collie
Miniature American Shepherd
Siberian Husky
Toy Australian Shepherd
Excellent level
Alpine Tails 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 Border Collies.
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.
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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Venessa to bring home their puppies.
Jerry A.
Sept. 2024
Venessa was very responsible and proactive communicating with me to get my new puppy to my family as my baby. Whenever I had questions or requested some info such as real time pictures of how my puppy...
Kimberly H.
Dec. 2023
We had a great experience with this breeder, they were very caring and answered all our questions. They made the decision and process so easy.
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.
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.
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.