Birchview Miniature American Shepherds

Raised by Sharon S.

Certified Breeder of Miniature American Shepherds

  • 1 club membership

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Birchview Miniature American Shepherds located in Minneapolis, MN. We are passionate about raising well-rounded puppies who will excel in any venue with their new families. We take great pride in our pups. We devote our time, energy, and efforts to each litter to ensure our puppies are properly socialized from the moment they are born and prepared to excel in their forever homes.

Sharon’s experience

  • About Sharon

    I am very proud to be breeding these incredible dogs. It is important to me that I am breeding versatile, well-rounded, socialized, and healthy pups for my buyers to welcome into their homes and hearts. Miniature American Shepherds have been my passion for over 20 years and I am devoted to doing whatever I can to preserve and improve this wonderful breed. As an AKC Breeder of Merit, member of the Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA, founding member and Past President of the local affiliate NSMASC, I am very involved in the MAS community.

  • What makes Sharon’s program special

    As a breeder, I feel a sense of responsibility to prioritize the overall health and temperament of each of my puppies and to ensure that they are loved and well cared for prior to joining their forever homes. Adhering to the national club standard for all recommended health screening tests is paramount to my dogs’ wellbeing as well as my personal integrity.

  • Sharon is a member of a club

    Miniature American Shepherd Club of the USA

  • Sharon’s certifications & recognitions

    AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, American Kennel Club Canine College, Associate Dog Trainer, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit

Getting a puppy from Sharon

Sharon 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 $2,300 - $2,800 and include a non-refundable deposit of $300.

Contract and health guarantee

Sharon 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 Sharon 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 Sharon directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

I do everything I can to ensure I am producing well-rounded, well-socialized, and easily trainable puppies. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Our puppies are born in a quiet, dark place in our home to allow development until their eyes open, during this time we practice early neurological stimulation and hold pups daily, 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., We start potty training at 3 weeks! They are handled daily from birth and are raised around our dogs, cats and family members. They are also handled by young kids (4-7). We intrudce them to household sounds and textures, such as washer, dryer, vaccum, tv, different flooring. We also play loud sounds for them such as thunder, fireworks, sirens, etc. They also get their nails trimmed. We start them on crate training and regonizing their name! , surface and tactile stimulation, Scent Introduction, Noise desensitization, Doggy door training , Car Training , Human Interactions , Puppy Culture , Biosensor Training, Crate Training, Potty Training, and Puppy Culture.

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Puppy health practices

I follow the appropriate puppy health protocols.

Extras

We send our puppies home with puppy culture, Sound and texture enrichment, Early Neurological Stimulation, Puppy Collar, Puppy Leash, Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Volhard Personality Test, Vaccinations, Food Starter Bag, Certificate of Health, AKC Registration, and Microchip.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Minneapolis, MN 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.

“We occasionally will ship a puppy but prefer to meet you at the airport so that the puppy can fly home in the comfort of your arms.”

More about Sharon

  • Why Sharon started breeding

    I purchased my first Mini American Shepherd in 2000 with the intention of showing him in conformation, herding, and agility. We went to our first show in 2001 (an IABCA show as we were still Mini Aussies then) where Tux won a Best In Show Rare Breed Puppy rosette and it's been a wild ride from there.

  • Sharon has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

    Sharon was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

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Sharon is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Birchview 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

Meet Sharon's parent dogs

All breeds

Miniature American Shepherd

Parent health testing

Miniature American Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Birchview 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.

  • DNA Profile, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), 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).

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