BATTLEFIELD AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS AND MINIATURE AMERICAN SHEPHERDS
Miniature American Shepherd for Sale or for Adoption
Where can I find a Miniature American Shepherd puppy near me?
Battlefield Aussies has puppies available a few times a year and vet checked at 8 weeks. See below the information on our process. Page Navigation buttons are provided.
AVAILABLE PUPPIES
The Candy Litter
DOB: 5/19/25
GCH Alta's Oceans Olympic
Pedigree
Owned and Bred by Valerie Nilssen, Canada
Battlefield Wyndstar Sugar Rush
Pedigree
Owned and Bred by Me, Cobred with Kerry Kirtley
We're thrilled about our recent partnership litter with Val in Canada! We'll soon be evaluating these puppies, specifically looking for our next keeper. High demand means temperament testing and careful family matching are crucial for the limited puppies available. More details are coming soon, but you can find videos and photos of our dogs on our Facebook page. This litter will be ready for homes after July 14, 2025.
Puppy Update (4 Weeks Old - June 15, 2025):
These puppies are precious! The girls are calm, playful, and non-reactive, while the boys are curious, friendly, and content. We couldn't be happier with their dispositions. Their tails are docked short for conformation. We're currently leaning towards keeping Clark or Junior, but the girls are also excellent candidates for conformation and performance homes, as are all puppies for pet homes.
The "Beverage litter"
DOB May 8, 2025
CH Battlefield's Beauty is in the Detail
Bailey
Breed by me and owned by me
We have a singleton puppy out of this litter named Rose. She has the cutest tail! Right now the stud owner would like to take her back to Estonia and show her there. If this changes, I will make that information available later.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL.
KEY INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES
Our Miniature American Shepherd (or aka Mini Aussie) puppies are bred for excellent temperaments, consistently scoring well on the Volhard Puppy Aptitude Test at 49 days. However, consistent and intentional socialization is critical for a well-rounded adult dog.
All puppies MUST be exposed daily to real-world situations for their first two years. This includes various environments, people, animals, cars, and machinery. We start this process, but new families must diligently continue it. This is a non-negotiable requirement for adopting one of our puppies, as consistent exposure and engagement are essential for raising a confident, balanced dog.
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Work-from-home families: Puppies need focused attention and won't quietly entertain themselves.
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Puppy behavior: Puppies are active and curious; they require structure, training, and boundaries to prevent issues like separation anxiety or poor social skills.
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Yard requirements: A yard is necessary for play but should never be the puppy's primary living space.Puppies should live primarily indoors with their family.
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Cats: Our puppies are raised around cats and are generally respectful. However, clear boundaries are needed to prevent herding behaviors.
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TYPES OF OWNERSHIP
Limited Registration & Pet Performance Homes
This kind of home has LIMITED REGISTRATION but full ownership, That means they must be spayed or neutered at 15-24 mos. Once we receive the spay and neuter documentation, I will complete the registration and send to you. We do not do registration until this is completed.
Show Homes
Co-ownership
This kind of home will be co-ownership with us until contract obligations are met. I will be the primary owner with the buyer the co-owner until the dog is spay or neutered or all requirements met in the contract. That means they will need to be exhibited at dog shows and or performance events. Seasoned show breeders are welcome as well as a novice who will work with us and honor the contract. We will do a complete evaluation at 7 - 8 weeks.
Guarding Home Program
(Selectively placed in experience homes)
A guardian home is when you have a "pick of the litter puppy" saved for show or to be used in the breeding program for a fraction of the price. The guardian home helps us preserve the progeny of our lines that we developed. This puppy or adult dog is part of your family and lives in your home, while the breeding rights are retained by us for a short period to preserve the best genetics for our small breeding program. Once this dog has completed its breeding career, they will be spayed or neutered. This dog will always remain a member of your family. This program allows for our dogs to live a normal, happy life in families where they get individual attention while allowing use to continue to develop our breeding progam. What is the benefit? You get the best we can offer! These puppies and dogs are selected by evaluation for form and function which is outlined in our breed standard. The guardian is responsible for routine care and wellness. The guardian is responsible for any maintenance or needed medical care as it would be with any other pet owner. Do note, the guardian family is not responsible for any expenses related to breeding. Those are our responsibility. To be considered a guardian home, you need to live locally. We prefer the puppy live no more than 1-2 hours from our house. You also must have a fully enclosed yard, own your own home or lease with permission to have a dog, have a schedule that gives you time to be with the dog, and the willingness to be separated for short periods from the dog. You also need to be flexible with the sex of the dog. Female puppies and dogs placed in guardian homes, need to keep in good contact with us. When the female dog goes into heat after full testing and after 2 years of age, you are required to contact us immediately. At this time, we will need access to her for any necessary breeding related appointments. Once she has been bred, she will remain with you until one or two weeks before her due date and will come home once puppies are fully weaned which is five to six weeks after whelp date. Most of our females will have 1 - 3 litters. However, each dog is individually assessed before determining how many litters she will have. The health and well being of our breeding dogs is our priority. If we decide not to breed the puppy placed with you, you will receive written permission to spay or neuter your companion. If you spay or neuter a guardian home dog prior to our permission to do so, you will need to pay the full price for the dog at that time as if you were buying a puppy. If you are interested in being part of the guardian home program, please let me know.
PRICING & Procedures
We meticulously plan our champion-sired breedings in Virginia, focusing on temperament, structure, and functionality. To ensure puppy welfare and responsible ownership, all puppies are sold on a limited registration basis to companion homes until two years of age, with registration provided upon spaying/neutering. Pricing, between $2500 and $3500, depends on expenses, litter size, and registration type (full for show/breeding or limited for companion/pet). Please see our Litters for current litter prices.
We do not charge extra for coat color, eye color, or sex. A non-refundable $500 deposit is required to reserve a puppy once a litter is confirmed, with the balance due at pick-up or the puppy play day/meet and greet. Eye color and coat color are not guaranteed.
We announce new litters via email blast and update our Facebook page with photos around five weeks. We prioritize matching puppies with families based on temperament, not specific color or sex requests.
Our puppies receive meticulous care, including Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS), exposure to various stimuli, and early potty training. They start solid food at four weeks and are gradually introduced to outdoor environments.
Puppy meet and greets (in-person or video) are held between six and seven weeks. Vaccinations, deworming, and crate training begin before an 8-9 week vet visit. Pick-ups are available at our vet clinic in Gainesville, VA, or our home by appointment on weekends.
Show-bound puppies are structurally evaluated at 7-8 weeks. We prioritize temperament and compatibility over color. Occasionally, litters may be whelped off-site with another experienced breeder, but all our strict protocols are maintained.
All puppies require a wellness check within 48 hours of pick-up, unless picked up directly from our vet.
Thank you for considering our program. We look forward to helping you find your perfect family addition.
upcoming & current litters
MINIATURE AMERICAN SHEPHERD LITTER
Litter 1: Addie x Sara due July 6
Litter 2: Nick x Kohl due July 13
Litter 3: (possible) ? x Candy
GUARDIAN HOME PROGRAM
In order to give our breeding dogs the very best life possible, it is important to limit how many dogs we personally keep at our home. But in order to breed the highest quality dogs possible, we need to continuously show our breeding stock and breed our lines up in quality. For this reason, we have started our Guardian Home Program which is very LIMITED.
Our goal is not to breed a lot of dogs, but produce the best we can. Our Guardian Home Program allows us to expand our dog breeding program as well as give our breeding stock individualized attention that they deserve in their very own home. We view our Guardian Home Program as a true “win-win” situation. Our Guardian Families receive a “pick of the litter” quality puppy at pet price (and in some cases free of charge depending on the circumstances) in return for being a partner with us during the reproductive period of the dog's life.
We have the satisfaction of knowing that our breeding dogs are living life as cherished family members. We don't breed often, but this gives us more selection options for breeding. Not all puppies will qualify for this program. Only puppies that are evaluated as show prospects will be considered.
To qualify for our guardian home program, you must:
1. Live within 2 hours of Fredericksburg, VA and be flexible for dropping off and picking up the dog for needed health testing, vet visits, breeding, whelping, and showing. I will remain full owner on the registration until the dog is spayed or neutered.
2. Be prepared for a home-visit and provide references, if asked, prior to the animal being placed in your care.
3. Keep the dog safe and contained at all times with a fence. THIS IS A MUST!!!
4. Keep the animal up to date in vet care. We are responsible for all health testing, showing fees, and breeding related expenses while the dog is in our program. The guardian is in charge of all other vet expenses.
5. No plans to relocate for at least 5 years with all contact information remaining current.
6. Understand that we are giving you a show quality dog in exchange for willingness to communicate, cooperated, and coordinate with us during the dog's time in our program, and be dedicated to provide a safe and loving home for the lifetime of the dog.
7. Access to the dog for showing and breeding. That means, I might have the dog for a few days to a few months to do these tasks. If you are interested in becoming a guardian to a Battlefield puppy and meet the qualifications needed, please complete our application and notate that you are interested in becoming a guardian home prospect.
Retired Mother Program
Sara and Kohl are ready for their forever homes. See their pages for more information or email me to get information about temperament and conditions. Both girls need to be in a fenced yard and spayed. While they might not be a cost from my end, I expect them to be in the best home possible and happy as larks. However, for their safety, we do expect leashes when out and about and a fence yard for safety.