Available Miniature American Shepherds & Australian Shepherds
Deposit List
Rust Belt Farms reserves the right for first pick puppy from any of our litters to further our breeding program, we will not always hold a puppy back for ourselves but since we breed with intention for each litter we do reserve the right - sometimes we will co-own our keeper puppy with someone so that they are still part of the breeding program but able to compete in various sports. Stud owners may have second pick of the litter depending on the stud contract of each stud owner, they may not take a puppy but it is a possibility.
Our Process:
We raise our puppies with Puppy Culture curriculum for raising puppies to socialization them to new stimuli in the home & world and give them the building blocks to learn and accept training. We begin potty training & kennel training, but at 8 weeks of age it is unrealistic to expect your puppy to be finished with potty training. Puppies are wormed at 2, 4, 6 & 8 weeks of age with Pyrantel and/or Fenbendazole. At 6-7 weeks old, they will each have a wellness checkup with our veterinarian and their first puppy vaccine - heads up! Their next vaccine will be due 3-5 weeks afterwards so mark your calendar and make your vet appointment. We run an Embark DNA test on each puppy, we will include a .pdf of your puppy's results which includes both health test results & color/trait results.
Pricing & Deposits:
We ask for a $300 non-refundable deposit that is applied to the purchase price of your puppy, if you would like to place a deposit please email, message or call us for our application. We like to do a phone or video call with our prospective puppy buyers to get to know you. Once the puppies are born, we will upload photos & videos and then like to do a video chat or puppy meet up around 4-5 weeks when they begin to show personalities, we also try to take the puppies to local small-scale socialization opportunities.
Prices are the same for male & female, all colors. Prices range between $2000 - $2500 for limited registration, prices are subject to change and will be updated on the website.
What is our process for puppy picking? We match you with your puppy, this is a team effort between both myself and your family and takes communication about what attributes I see in the puppies and what traits your family is seeking. If there is a puppy you are interested in that does not align with your goals or would be an poor fit, I will let you know and give you a crystal ball into your future with that puppy and what changes you would have to make for it to be successful. Because we breed for both sport & companionship it is important to us that dogs with attributes that best align to a sport home are matched to a sport home, and the attributes our companion families seek also get matched with those attributes. We do try to offer the choice between at least two puppies as much as possible, and we will discuss their similarities and differences. When looking at our deposit list, please do not take it as an "Order of Pick" because that is not why we publish it; I make it public for the sake of transparency to let folks know I have received their deposit.
International Buyers: If you are from outside the United States and considering getting a puppy from us, we will need to work through the details that are unique to each country. We will not hold a puppy without a non-refundable deposit, full price of the puppy must be paid for by the time the puppy is 8 weeks of age.
Puppy Pick-Up: Puppies may join their families at 8 weeks of age, please plan to pick up your puppy by 10 weeks (unless your puppy is awaiting transportation with a licensed transportation company). We do work with an experienced & licensed ground transportation company that travels the continental United States; I am willing to meet within an hour drive for no-cost - if you need me to meet you at the Detroit Metro Airport, that is not a problem. If your puppy needs to stay longer, there will be costs for boarding at $100 per week and additional veterinary appointments for vaccinations to be sure that they stay current.
Deposit list:
- RC (Performance - paused until ready)
- XC (Companion)
- C&BH (Companion - paused until ready)
Co-Own Homes:
We are looking for potential co-own partner families for our litters. These would be dogs that would live & compete with you and your family, but would be used for breeding with Rust Belt Farms. This is a partnership that is intended to benefit the breed as well as our breeding program, because factually speaking I can not keep every puppy/dog that has merit and quality; I can keep and raise a few myself and I absolutely do, but if the situation is right then I think co-owns can be blessings for everyone. If this is something you are interested in please message us to discuss the specifics. We do offer a few options for co-ownership & partner families to work together, and because of the level of work required for both parties with health testing, breeding, competing, and producing the next generation - we need families that are good at communication & cooperation; its our goal to be equitable and work with our co-own families. We will only consider homes that compete, whether its 4-H, AKC, or non-AKC that is up to you what venue and associations work best for you and you enjoy. You do not have be at the top of the placings or highly competitive, because we understand that some folks enjoy dog sports not to be competitive but to have fun. If you are interested in co-owning, the best thing to do is reach out and talk with us and get to know each other.
Our Process:
We raise our puppies with Puppy Culture curriculum for raising puppies to socialization them to new stimuli in the home & world and give them the building blocks to learn and accept training. We begin potty training & kennel training, but at 8 weeks of age it is unrealistic to expect your puppy to be finished with potty training. Puppies are wormed at 2, 4, 6 & 8 weeks of age with Pyrantel and/or Fenbendazole. At 6-7 weeks old, they will each have a wellness checkup with our veterinarian and their first puppy vaccine - heads up! Their next vaccine will be due 3-5 weeks afterwards so mark your calendar and make your vet appointment. We run an Embark DNA test on each puppy, we will include a .pdf of your puppy's results which includes both health test results & color/trait results.
Pricing & Deposits:
We ask for a $300 non-refundable deposit that is applied to the purchase price of your puppy, if you would like to place a deposit please email, message or call us for our application. We like to do a phone or video call with our prospective puppy buyers to get to know you. Once the puppies are born, we will upload photos & videos and then like to do a video chat or puppy meet up around 4-5 weeks when they begin to show personalities, we also try to take the puppies to local small-scale socialization opportunities.
Prices are the same for male & female, all colors. Prices range between $2000 - $2500 for limited registration, prices are subject to change and will be updated on the website.
What is our process for puppy picking? We match you with your puppy, this is a team effort between both myself and your family and takes communication about what attributes I see in the puppies and what traits your family is seeking. If there is a puppy you are interested in that does not align with your goals or would be an poor fit, I will let you know and give you a crystal ball into your future with that puppy and what changes you would have to make for it to be successful. Because we breed for both sport & companionship it is important to us that dogs with attributes that best align to a sport home are matched to a sport home, and the attributes our companion families seek also get matched with those attributes. We do try to offer the choice between at least two puppies as much as possible, and we will discuss their similarities and differences. When looking at our deposit list, please do not take it as an "Order of Pick" because that is not why we publish it; I make it public for the sake of transparency to let folks know I have received their deposit.
International Buyers: If you are from outside the United States and considering getting a puppy from us, we will need to work through the details that are unique to each country. We will not hold a puppy without a non-refundable deposit, full price of the puppy must be paid for by the time the puppy is 8 weeks of age.
Puppy Pick-Up: Puppies may join their families at 8 weeks of age, please plan to pick up your puppy by 10 weeks (unless your puppy is awaiting transportation with a licensed transportation company). We do work with an experienced & licensed ground transportation company that travels the continental United States; I am willing to meet within an hour drive for no-cost - if you need me to meet you at the Detroit Metro Airport, that is not a problem. If your puppy needs to stay longer, there will be costs for boarding at $100 per week and additional veterinary appointments for vaccinations to be sure that they stay current.
Deposit list:
- RC (Performance - paused until ready)
- XC (Companion)
- C&BH (Companion - paused until ready)
Co-Own Homes:
We are looking for potential co-own partner families for our litters. These would be dogs that would live & compete with you and your family, but would be used for breeding with Rust Belt Farms. This is a partnership that is intended to benefit the breed as well as our breeding program, because factually speaking I can not keep every puppy/dog that has merit and quality; I can keep and raise a few myself and I absolutely do, but if the situation is right then I think co-owns can be blessings for everyone. If this is something you are interested in please message us to discuss the specifics. We do offer a few options for co-ownership & partner families to work together, and because of the level of work required for both parties with health testing, breeding, competing, and producing the next generation - we need families that are good at communication & cooperation; its our goal to be equitable and work with our co-own families. We will only consider homes that compete, whether its 4-H, AKC, or non-AKC that is up to you what venue and associations work best for you and you enjoy. You do not have be at the top of the placings or highly competitive, because we understand that some folks enjoy dog sports not to be competitive but to have fun. If you are interested in co-owning, the best thing to do is reach out and talk with us and get to know each other.
Litter Plans for 2026 & 2027
These are our intended plans for 2026 for our litters and are subject to change at anytime. When it comes to breeding dogs the saying "Man plans, God laughs" is quite applicable; there are so many variables that can affect breeding dogs and result in a change of plans.
With that being said - the breeding plans that are always the most likely are the ones where I either own the stud OR he lives very close. However, I also like to do litters with stud outside of my local area as well, its certainly more work but I do my best to bring the plan together. I do also tend to make a Plan B, and Plan C....but first I work very hard to be successful with Plan A; my back-up Plans are always well thought out and researched too.
Late Summer & Fall 2026 Plans:
PeachT x Maverick (Versatility/Companion litter)
Bluey x Quill (Sport litter, all natural tails)
Co-Own litter with Trilo MAS: Peach x ??
Spring & Summer 2027 Plans:
Cheezy x Mackinaw (of course they will be the Mac'n'Cheese litter - Sport litter, all natural tails)
With that being said - the breeding plans that are always the most likely are the ones where I either own the stud OR he lives very close. However, I also like to do litters with stud outside of my local area as well, its certainly more work but I do my best to bring the plan together. I do also tend to make a Plan B, and Plan C....but first I work very hard to be successful with Plan A; my back-up Plans are always well thought out and researched too.
Late Summer & Fall 2026 Plans:
PeachT x Maverick (Versatility/Companion litter)
Bluey x Quill (Sport litter, all natural tails)
Co-Own litter with Trilo MAS: Peach x ??
Spring & Summer 2027 Plans:
Cheezy x Mackinaw (of course they will be the Mac'n'Cheese litter - Sport litter, all natural tails)
Sorry x Santo - Raised in MN at Trilo Miniature American Shepherds
Born 8-22-26
Sorry & Santo welcomed Nine puppies on 8/22/26 - this litter will be raised in Minnesota at Trilo Miniature American Shepherds.
1. Ammonite - Red Tri Minimal White Male
2. Stegosaurus - Red Tri Female
3. Liopleurodon - Red Merle Male
4. Megalodon - Red Merle Female
5. T-Rex - Red Merle Male
6. Ankylosaurus - Red Tri Female
7. Trilobite - Black Tri Male
8. Spinosaurus - Red Tri Mismark
9. Gallimimus - Black Tri Female
These puppies are priced at $2500 for pet price. Two puppies from this litter will be placed in co-own homes with Trilo & Rust Belt.
1. Ammonite - Red Tri Minimal White Male
2. Stegosaurus - Red Tri Female
3. Liopleurodon - Red Merle Male
4. Megalodon - Red Merle Female
5. T-Rex - Red Merle Male
6. Ankylosaurus - Red Tri Female
7. Trilobite - Black Tri Male
8. Spinosaurus - Red Tri Mismark
9. Gallimimus - Black Tri Female
These puppies are priced at $2500 for pet price. Two puppies from this litter will be placed in co-own homes with Trilo & Rust Belt.
Available Older Puppies & Adults
Dasha <3
Dasha is an absolutely wonderful example of the Miniature American Shepherd if you like a young dog that is a sweetheart, that melts into you with her whole body and lives for praise and treats. She has been a pleasure to raise as a puppy and honestly I have truly considered keeping her many times because I truly enjoy her as a dog and a personality. This girl has so many blessings, she is in size but at the top of the MAS Height at 16.75"
She is house trained, has basic leash manners, fully vaccinated as a puppy and received her year-old boosters. For conformation - she has lovely bone, moves with efficiency and is very clean coming and going with a steady topline, she is balance with nice depth of chest, good angulation in the front and length of neck.
Pet Price: $2,500
Breeder Price: $3,500
The photos below are from the past year, some of them are puppy photos some are current from July 2026.
Dasha is an absolutely wonderful example of the Miniature American Shepherd if you like a young dog that is a sweetheart, that melts into you with her whole body and lives for praise and treats. She has been a pleasure to raise as a puppy and honestly I have truly considered keeping her many times because I truly enjoy her as a dog and a personality. This girl has so many blessings, she is in size but at the top of the MAS Height at 16.75"
She is house trained, has basic leash manners, fully vaccinated as a puppy and received her year-old boosters. For conformation - she has lovely bone, moves with efficiency and is very clean coming and going with a steady topline, she is balance with nice depth of chest, good angulation in the front and length of neck.
Pet Price: $2,500
Breeder Price: $3,500
The photos below are from the past year, some of them are puppy photos some are current from July 2026.
