Welcome to King Family Ranch, home of our Mini American Shepherd puppies and Pintabian horses. We pride ourselves on being a small program committed to responsible breeding practices, ensuring that our Mini American Shepherd puppies are bred as close to breed standard as possible while having good health and outstanding temperaments. Our Pintabian horses are cultivated with the same dedication, reflecting the breed’s elegance and versatility.
Miniature American Shepherd Puppy Program
The Miniature American Shepherd is a herding breed developed in the USA from the Australian Shepherd, known for their intelligence, loyalty, and willingness to work. At King’s Miniature American Shepherds, we emphasize stable temperaments, selecting breeding dogs with moderate drive and calm dispositions. Our goal is to produce confident, biddable companions that are versatile and suitable for active families.
All of our puppies come from health-tested parents, as we prioritize health testing, including genetic breed panels and OFA certifications. Our parent dogs, valued as family members, enjoy daily exercise on our 4-acre property, where they can run and explore. We emphasize training, spending time each day on engaging sessions at the ranch and during evening walks. To see more of our daily interactions, visit us on Instagram! (link at bottom) or HERE
ENS and Puppy Development
We support early neurological stimulation (ENS) to enhance brain function and development. We understand that the first weeks in your home are very important. Building confidence, training, and socialization are key parts of this process. We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our program. We’re glad you found us and look forward to getting to know you better.
When you are ready to adopt a puppy from us, please visit our “Puppy Application” page and share some information about yourselves. Adopting a puppy requires a significant commitment, and we hope you have thoughtfully considered the responsibilities involved in providing a stable and safe forever home. We collaborate with selected breeders to help preserve our breed and reserve the pick of the litter from each litter born for ourselves.
At this time, our wait list is OPEN, and we have a few litters planned for this fall (2026). The Nursery pages in our drop-down menu are regularly updated but is currently under construction. Please do NOT apply if: 1. your family isn’t fully on board, or 2. you’re not ready to take a puppy home in the next few months. As responsible breeders, we offer a 2-year genetic health guarantee and will take puppies back if necessary, but it’s best for the puppy to find a forever home that will last 12 to 15 years. If your family is ready for that commitment, please fill out our puppy application, and we’d love to chat with you! We will also want to have a phone conversation before placing a deposit to get to know you better.
If you would like a deeper look at our family and how we started on this adventure please go read our “About US” Section HERE
Horses
You can find information about our available horses in the top menu under “Arabian and Pintabians” > Horses for Sale. If you’re interested, please call us with any questions about our horses. We no longer have large foal crops; our focus is on quality over quantity. Currently, we have two young horses for sale that are being started under saddle for their future homes. You can find detailed profiles and more information about each horse, including their lineage, training progress, temperaments, and pricing, in the Horses section of our top menu.