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Breeding Miniature American Shepherds in Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier

Our Puppies

We currently do not have any puppies available.

We are waiting for confirmation of pregnancy and should have some lovely puppies in August 2024!

Feel free to contact us for more information.

 

Breeding Miniature American Shepherds in Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier
Breeding Miniature American Shepherds in Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier
Breeding Miniature American Shepherds in Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier
Breeding Miniature American Shepherds in Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier
Breeding Miniature American Shepherds in Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier
Breeding Miniature American Shepherds in Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier
Breeding Miniature American Shepherds in Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier
Breeding Miniature American Shepherds in Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier
Breeding Miniature American Shepherds in Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier
Breeding Miniature American Shepherds in Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier
Breeding Miniature American Shepherds in Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier
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Our Females

Alta Meggie With Black Bows

Rating 2: "Recognised subject"
Tricolour female
Short tail
36 cm / 9 kg

DNA Tests:

  • Clear panel except Nad +/- (healthy carrier)
  • Mhoc: OK
  • Hip dysplasia: A
  • Elbow dysplasia: 0

Temperament: Meggie is a small dog imported from Canada. She is discreet, and takes a little while to trust, but once trust is established, Meggie is very affectionate – a real cuddle bug.

Breeding Miniature American Shepherds in Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier

CH-J T'Pas Cap Du Pays De L'Auvézère 

Rating 4: "Selected subject"

Tricolour female
Short tail
39 cm / 13 kg

DNA Tests:

  • Clear panel including Nad
    Hip dysplasia: A
    Elbow dysplasia: 0

Temperament: T'Pas Cap is a very well-balanced female. She has inherited the temperament of her mother Malice (My New Hope Du Petit Duc Victoria). She is energetic but knows how to be calm when needed. She is extremely sociable with humans, her peers, and other species of animals.

Berger Américain Miniature Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier

Shanel By Activ Dog Normandy

Rating 2: "Recognised subject"
Red merle female
Short tail
39 cm / 11 kg

DNA Tests:

  • Clear panel except Nad +/- (healthy carrier)
  • Hip dysplasia: C
  • Elbow dysplasia: 0

Temperament: Shanel is a dynamic little dog, always joyful. She makes funny faces (she smiles), a real little clown.

Breeding Miniature American Shepherds in Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier
Breeding Miniature American Shepherds in Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier
Breeding Miniature American Shepherds in Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier
Breeding Miniature American Shepherds in Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier

Reality Pretty Red Starlight Du Pays De L'Auvézère, also known as Star

Rating 1: "Confirmed subject"
Red merle female
Short tail

39 cm / 12 kg

DNA Tests:

  • Clear panel including Nad
    Hip dysplasia: A
    Elbow dysplasia: 0

Temperament: Star is a daughter of Meggie. She is very comfortable in her own skin. Star is a calm little dog.

Breeding Miniature American Shepherds in Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier

Tonga secret island du pays de l'auvézère

Rating 1: "Confirmed subject"
Tricolour female
Short tail
42 cm / 12 kg

DNA Tests:

Clear panel except dm: +/-
Hip dysplasia: A
Elbow dysplasia: 0

Temperament: Tonga is a great dog. She’s sporty and has not yet started canine sports or shows, but this is planned for the end of the year.

Breeding Miniature American Shepherds in Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier

Our Males

Our Young or Adult Dogs for Placement

We may have adults available for retirement or in a breeding contract.

- Retirement Placement:

Retirement placements will be for adults, either younger or older, and will be placed either sterilised or in a sterilisation contract. The adoption of an adult must be carefully considered, and depending on the dog, a strict protocol will be implemented. Some placements are for dogs that are not suitable to become future breeders in our breeding programme.

 

- Placement in a Breeding Contract:

We aim to remain a small breeding centre so that each dog can have its own place with all the care it needs throughout its life. Some puppies may have all the qualities to be part of our "breeding programme," while other dogs need to be the only dog in the home to thrive. For certain dogs, we offer the opportunity to become a foster family. This means you welcome a dog or puppy for free or at a very low cost, and the dog in question participates in its breeding duties: litters, matings, or shows. All criteria are defined and negotiated between the family and the breeding centre. Each breeding contract is unique. Feel free to contact us, perhaps a puppy can be entrusted to you!

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The Miniature American Shepherd

The Miniature American Shepherd is a new breed in France. It has been recognised by the Fédération Canine Internationale (FCI) since 2019. This breed closely resembles its relative, the Australian Shepherd. However, it stands out due to its smaller size.

Breeding Miniature American Shepherds in Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier

Breed Criteria

The Australian Shepherd is well-proportioned, slightly longer than tall, with medium size and bone structure. Its coat is original and varied. It is alert and lively, flexible and agile, well-built and muscular without heaviness. Its coat is of medium length and texture. The tail is either docked or left natural.
General Appearance The Australian Shepherd is well-proportioned, slightly longer than tall, with medium size and bone structure. Its coat is original and varied. It is alert and lively, flexible and agile, well-built and muscular without heaviness. Its coat is of medium length and texture. The tail is either docked or left natural.
The length, measured from the point of the sternum to the tip of the hip, is slightly greater than the height, measured from the top of the withers to the ground. It has a solid build with medium bone structure. The male’s character is masculine without coarseness, while the female has a feminine build without being frail.
Important Proportions The length, measured from the point of the sternum to the tip of the hip, is slightly greater than the height, measured from the top of the withers to the ground. It has a solid build with medium bone structure. The male’s character is masculine without coarseness, while the female has a feminine build without being frail.
An intelligent working dog with a strong instinct for herding and guarding livestock. A loyal companion, it has enough energy to work for an entire day. With an even temperament, it has a good nature, rarely quarrelsome. It may be somewhat reserved during first encounters.
Temperament/Character An intelligent working dog with a strong instinct for herding and guarding livestock. A loyal companion, it has enough energy to work for an entire day. With an even temperament, it has a good nature, rarely quarrelsome. It may be somewhat reserved during first encounters.
Strong, of moderate length, slightly curved at the top, and well set between the shoulders.
Neck Strong, of moderate length, slightly curved at the top, and well set between the shoulders.
Topline: The topline is straight and firm, from the withers to the hips. Croup: Moderately sloped. Chest: Not broad, but deep, with the lowest point reaching the elbow. Ribs: Long and well-sprung, neither flat nor barrel-shaped. Underside and belly: Moderately tucked up.
Body Topline: The topline is straight and firm, from the withers to the hips. Croup: Moderately sloped. Chest: Not broad, but deep, with the lowest point reaching the elbow. Ribs: Long and well-sprung, neither flat nor barrel-shaped. Underside and belly: Moderately tucked up.
Straight, either long or short by birth. When docked (in countries where this practice is not banned) or naturally short, it should not exceed 10 cm.
Tail Straight, either long or short by birth. When docked (in countries where this practice is not banned) or naturally short, it should not exceed 10 cm.
Overall: Strong bone structure, somewhat oval rather than round. Shoulders: Long, flat scapulae, closely placed at the withers, and well-sloped. Upper arm: Approximately the same length as the scapula, forming a roughly right angle with it. Forearm: Straight, perpendicular to the ground. Metacarpus: Of medium length and very slightly slanted. The front dewclaw may be removed. Feet: Oval, compact, with tightly held and well-arched toes. The pads are thick and elastic.
Front Legs Overall: Strong bone structure, somewhat oval rather than round. Shoulders: Long, flat scapulae, closely placed at the withers, and well-sloped. Upper arm: Approximately the same length as the scapula, forming a roughly right angle with it. Forearm: Straight, perpendicular to the ground. Metacarpus: Of medium length and very slightly slanted. The front dewclaw may be removed. Feet: Oval, compact, with tightly held and well-arched toes. The pads are thick and elastic.
Overall: The width of the rear should be equal to the width of the front at the shoulder level. The angle between the pelvis and thigh is approximately the same as that between the scapula and humerus. Hock: Clearly defined. Rear angulation: Moderate. Hock: Short, perpendicular to the ground, and parallel when viewed from behind. No rear dewclaws. Feet: Oval, compact, with tightly held and well-arched toes. The pads are thick and elastic.
Rear Legs Overall: The width of the rear should be equal to the width of the front at the shoulder level. The angle between the pelvis and thigh is approximately the same as that between the scapula and humerus. Hock: Clearly defined. Rear angulation: Moderate. Hock: Short, perpendicular to the ground, and parallel when viewed from behind. No rear dewclaws. Feet: Oval, compact, with tightly held and well-arched toes. The pads are thick and elastic.
Smooth, free, and easy. The Australian Shepherd displays great agility in its movements. Strides cover ground well, balanced. The front and rear legs move in parallel planes to the body’s median axis. As speed increases, the front and rear feet converge towards the median plane while the topline remains firm and level. The Australian Shepherd must be agile and able to change direction or pace instantly.
Movement Smooth, free, and easy. The Australian Shepherd displays great agility in its movements. Strides cover ground well, balanced. The front and rear legs move in parallel planes to the body’s median axis. As speed increases, the front and rear feet converge towards the median plane while the topline remains firm and level. The Australian Shepherd must be agile and able to change direction or pace instantly.
Preferred height at the withers: Males 51–58 cm (20–23 inches), Females 46–53 cm (18–21 inches). Size should not be prioritised over quality.
Size Preferred height at the withers: Males 51–58 cm (20–23 inches), Females 46–53 cm (18–21 inches). Size should not be prioritised over quality.

Head

Clearly defined, strong, and dry. In proportion to the body.

  • Cranial Region: Skull: The top is flat or slightly rounded, with a slight occipital protuberance. The skull is as wide as it is long. Stop: Moderate, well-defined.
  • Facial Region: Nose: In blue merles and blacks, the nose is black (like the lips). In red merles and reds, the nose is brown (like the lips).


Merles may have small pink spots on the nose. However, these spots should not cover more than a quarter of the nose in dogs over one year old, as this is a serious fault.
Muzzle: Its length is equal to or slightly less than that of the skull. From the side, the upper line of the skull and the line of the muzzle are parallel, separated by a moderate but well-defined stop. The muzzle tapers slightly from base to tip and is rounded at the end. Teeth/Jaws: Full dentition; strong, white teeth. Scissor or pincer bite. Eyes: Brown, blue, amber, or any combination of these colours, including flecks and marbling.

Almond-shaped, neither protruding nor deep-set. Dogs with blue merle or black coats have black-pigmented eye rims, while red merles and reds have brown-pigmented rims.

Expression: The Australian Shepherd shows attentiveness, intelligence, alertness, and a desire to please. Its gaze should be sharp but friendly. Ears: Triangular, of moderate size, set high on the head. When very alert, they fold forward or to the side like a rose-shaped ear.

Breeding Miniature American Shepherds in Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier

Coat

Coat quality: Of medium texture and length, straight to wavy, weather-resistant. The undercoat varies in quantity with the seasons. The coat is short and smooth on the head, ears, front of the forelegs, and under the hocks. The rear of the forelegs and the hindquarters are moderately covered.

Mane and frill are moderate, more pronounced in males than females. Coat colour: Blue merle, black, red merle, red, all these colours with or without white markings, with or without tan (copper) markings, all colours are equal. The white collar does not extend beyond the withers.

White is allowed on the neck (partially or in a full collar), chest, legs, under the muzzle, with a blaze on the head, and may extend up to 10 cm below the elbow. The white on the head should not dominate, and the eyes must be fully surrounded by coloured areas. Merles tend to darken with age.

Breeding Miniature American Shepherds in Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier

Faults

Any deviation from the above should be considered a fault and penalised based on its severity and the effect it has on the health and well-being of the dog.

 Serious faults:

  •  Erect or hanging ears
  • Atypical coat

Exclusion faults:

  • Aggressive or fearful dogs.
  • Any dog showing obvious physical or behavioural abnormalities will be disqualified.
  • Underbite or overshot greater than 0.3 cm (1/8 inch).

Loss of contact caused by short central incisors in an otherwise correct dentition will not be considered an underbite. Broken or missing teeth due to accident will not be penalised.

  • White spots on the body, i.e., between the withers and the tail, along the sides between the elbows and the rear hindquarters, for all colours.

Note:

  • Males must have two normally descended testicles in the scrotum.
  • Only healthy dogs capable of performing the functions for which they were selected and with a morphology typical of the breed may be used for breeding.
Breeding Miniature American Shepherds in Saint-Bonnet-l'Enfantier