Monticello Minis

Raised by Salley K.

Certified Breeder of Miniature Australian Shepherds

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Monticello Minis located in Jenkinsville, SC. We are a small breeder of AKC and ASDR registered MAS, located on beautiful Lake Monticello. We adore our dogs and puppies! All puppies are raised in our home. They come to you handled and loved every day! They are well-socialized, with gentle exposure to other humans, pets, and livestock. All puppies come with a one-year health guarantee and contract, tails docked, dew claws removed, worm treatment, and 6-week vaccinations.

Salley’s experience

  • About Salley

    We are a small family breeding program. Our dogs are a part of our family, and our breeding pair (Leo and Daisy) were carefully selected for breeding based on genetic testing compatibility to ensure high-quality, healthy puppies.

  • What makes Salley’s program special

    All puppies are raised in our home. They come to you handled and loved every day! They are well-socialized, with gentle exposure to other humans, pets, and livestock. All puppies come with a health guarantee and contract, tails docked, dew claws removed, worm treatment, and 6-week vaccinations.

Puppies

Rudolph

Reserved

Male • Went Home Feb. 14, 2024

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Dasher

Reserved

Male • Went Home Feb. 14, 2024

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Dancer

Reserved

Female • Went Home Feb. 14, 2024

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Blitzen

Reserved

Male • Went Home Feb. 14, 2024

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Vixen

Reserved

Female • Went Home Feb. 14, 2024

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Prancer

Reserved

Female • Went Home Feb. 14, 2024

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Donner

Reserved

Male • Went Home Feb. 14, 2024

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Comet

Reserved

Male • Went Home Feb. 14, 2024

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Cupid

Reserved

Male • Went Home Feb. 14, 2024

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Newborn & upcoming litters

Expected Miniature Australian Shepherds from Leo and Daisy

Due Feb. 2025. Ready Apr. 18

Expected Miniature Australian Shepherds from Leo and Daisy

Due Feb. 2025

Ready Apr. 18

Getting a puppy from Salley

Salley 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 $1,200 - $1,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $400.

“All puppies come with a one-year health guarantee and contract, tails docked, dew claws removed, worm treatment, and 6-week vaccinations. A $400 non-refundable initial payment is due with this signed contract to hold the puppy of your choice. This initial payment will be deducted from the total due and is a binding contract asking that we hold the chosen puppy for you and by doing so we turn down other interested families. You can transfer that initial payment to another puppy in the same litter.”

Contract and health guarantee

Salley 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 Salley 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 Salley directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

For the first 5 weeks, our puppies have interaction with just mom dog and our immediate family. We begin potty training on a mat at 4 weeks. Our puppies are played with every day after 5 weeks of age, including recess several times a day. At 6 weeks, we introduce other people during playtime and begin to expand the puppies' experience outside the home and on the farm. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Various sounds, Chew, e.g. Bone, Structures, e.g. Climbing, Touch Desensitization, Grooming Desensitization, Outdoors (when Weather permits), Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, Potty training in good weather., Pee pad, Human Interactions , Noise desensitization, and "No" Biting or Chewing.

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Puppy health practices

All puppies are vaccinated, given appropriate worm prevention, and are health screened by a veterinarian.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Puppy starter kit, Basic obedience & manners, Initial potty training, Food & treats, Vet records, Registration, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Dew claws removed, Vaccinations, Food Starter Bag, Certificate of Health, Breed Club Registration, and Blanket with Littermates Scent.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Jenkinsville, SC 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 don't ship our puppies, but we are happy for you to come to our home to pick them up, or we are willing to meet within a 2-hour drive.”

Get your puppy dropped off to you

We’ll meet at a mutually convenient halfway point to drop off your puppy. Once your application is approved, we’ll coordinate the details for your pick-up day together.

More about Salley

  • Why Salley started breeding

    We are a family who has had Miniature Australian Shepherds for years. In 2020, we moved to a farm in SC that has allowed us the space we need to breed high-quality MAS. We focus on ASDR registration because we think the MAS is the perfect dog for small farms and homesteads, that want a child-friendly guard dog that can also work to protect small homesteads from predators.

  • Salley has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year

    Salley was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Salley’s program has one size

    Salley’s Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary by litter based on the parent dogs.

  • Salley’s program includes four colors

    Salley’s Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include red tri, red merle, blue merle, and black tri. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Salley’s links

Salley is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Monticello 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

Meet Salley's parent dogs

All breeds

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Parent health testing

Miniature Australian Shepherd

Monticello 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 Australian Shepherds.

  • Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    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 (rDVM, not registered)

    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 Examination (rDVM, not 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

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