Alpine Tails

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  • 80% response rate • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

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.

Venessa’s experience

  • 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

Getting a puppy from Venessa

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.

Price

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.”

Contract and health guarantee

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.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

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.

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Puppy health practices

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.

Extras

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.

Bringing your puppy home

Venessa offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Fresno, CA or nearby

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.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.

More about Venessa

Venessa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Alpine Tails 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

Meet Venessa's parent dogs

All breeds

Toy Australian Shepherd

Siberian Husky

Miniature American Shepherd

Border Collie

Parent health testing

Border Collie

Miniature American Shepherd

Siberian Husky

Toy Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

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).