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ABOUT US

The RockRidge Story

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We began the search for the perfect family pet, and considered many breeds. We then found the Australian Shepherd, and were taken aback by their beauty, intelligence and willingness to please. We wanted something a little smaller and were referred to the Miniature American Shepherd. They fit the bill! An animal that was energetic, intelligent and small enough to travel with. WE WERE IN LOVE!  After endless hours of research we decided that the Miniature American Shepherd breed was the breed for us, and the rest has been history.

 

All of our dogs are family pets first and foremost. Puppies are raised indoors under the strict supervision of the family. Our little ones are socialized from birth with both adults, children and other dogs. We have only a few litters per year, making each new litter a celebration.  The intention of our small program is to produce structurally sound dogs that conform to breed standard while remaining outstanding family pets!

 

Puppies photo's are posted on our website from birth, but no one is reserved until between 6-8 weeks as we feel that personality and energy level  are VERY important when placing pets. Puppies are re-homed between eight and ten weeks. Each litter varies. We enjoy having them!  

 

We breed to the American Kennel Club and Canadian Kennel Club breed standards, and take pride in the quality of our dogs. We breed for health, temperament, and structure!

 

This is not my job, but my hobby. I spend hours grooming, socializing, making vet trips, travelling to shows and spending quality time with my dogs.  It isn't always easy to do it right, but ethical breeding practices are the rule here at RockRidge.

 

All of my adults are health screened to ensure healthy and happy puppies. ALL of my adults are tested for genetic diseases common to the MAS breed (we are currently completing PawPrints breed panels) and have OFA hips/elbows/eyes/patellas completed. We use a combination of health testing and pedigree research in our breeding plans.

 

Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have regarding the breed, or our dogs. For information on future litters or available puppies please see our above tabs. 

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Located in beautiful Peterborough, Ontario!

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Andrew Simpson

Location

Peterborough, Ontario

Contact

613 334-5165

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