- Affenpinscher
- American Corgi
Purebred
Crossbred
LS Best Friends
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind LS Best Friends located in Des Moines, IA. Pups from the previous litter have successfully completed in fastcat, agility, flyball, and barn hunt. They are wonderful with children and other dogs. They’re very easy to train, very loving, and high energy!
Q. & A. with Liz
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Papillon puppies are black brown and white. Miniature American Shepherd puppies are blue merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Liz
Liz 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
Puppies from Liz are $800 and include a non-refundable deposit of $200.
“The price includes first rounds of vaccinations and deworming. All of my puppies are the same price, regardless of gender or color. They are placed based on the suitability of the home, not necessarily first come first serve.”
Contract & health guarantee
Liz 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 Liz 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 Liz 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 fly or drive to pick up your puppy from Liz.
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Puppy pick-up locations
Liz will coordinate all the details with you.
Meet in Des Moines, IA
4556 miles away · Liz's location
Flexible meeting point
Liz can meet at a location that works for both of you
Meet at DSM airport
4562 miles away near Des Moines, IA
Puppy transport options
Liz offers options to safely drop-off your new puppy.
More about Liz
Liz has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Liz was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Liz is a trusted Good Dog breeder
LS Best Friends 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
Dixie, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Dixie
Dixie is a female Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Liz decided to make her part of their program. Liz 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
Miniature American Shepherd
Papillon
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
LS Best Friends 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.
DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)
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).
