Breeding for the future of the breed.
Welcome to Shamayim Acres~ our little piece of Heaven, and the home of the dogs we are privileged to love, live with, and build a legacy with.
Our dogs are at the heart of Shamayim Acres. They are part of our family and the inspiration behind what we do. What began as a love for these remarkable dogs has grown into a lifelong passion and a commitment to preserving and thoughtfully advancing the breed we love.
★ AKC Champion & Grand Champion Sires
★ OFA evaluated + DNA tested
★ Raised in Our Home, Alongside Our Family
★ Thoughtfully Bred to the Breed Standard
★ Early Socialization & Enrichment
★ Individual Puppy Temperament Evaluations
★ Thoughtful Puppy & Family Matching
★ Lifetime Breeder Support
★ Dedicated to the Future of the Breed
Every pairing has a purpose.
Our puppies are the beautiful result of our program, but they are never its whole identity. The heart of our work lies in the dogs we carefully select and retain, the qualities we seek to preserve, and the thoughtful pairings we make with future generations in mind. We consider structure, temperament, health, pedigree, and adherence to the breed standard with every decision, always looking beyond a single litter toward the bigger picture.
We are committed to building upon what has come before while thoughtfully shaping what comes next. The dogs we produce should not simply be beautiful puppies; they should represent meaningful progress within our program and have the qualities to carry that legacy forward. Every generation is an opportunity to refine, preserve, and improve, and that long-term vision guides the work we do at Shamayim Acres.
Structure
Sound, balanced dogs, measured against the breed standard in every pairing we plan.
Temperament
Confident, stable, affectionate dogs who are a joy to live with and to train.
Health
OFA and DNA results published by name for each of our breeding dogs.
Home
Lovingly raised in the home as a part of the family.
Carefully chosen representatives of the breed.
We carefully select our dogs as representatives of the Miniature American Shepherd, chosen for temperament, health, structure, and adherence to the breed standard. Each dog has a meaningful place in our program, contributing to the generations we hope to produce and the future of this remarkable breed. Health, Structure and temperament come first. Color comes after.
Lapis Lazuli
CH Peaceful Acres Sparked A Knock-Out CM2 X GCH CH Fairway’s Nineteenth Hole
Laddie
CH Coastal Meadows Goin’ To Jackson X Meins Fionna At Coyote Creek
Caspian
GCH CH Wiggle Rump Sharp Dressed Man PT FITB X Wiggle Rump N Maple Leaf Made Ya Look
Bon Bon
Trails End’s How You Doin’ at Casita X Casita’s Sail Away With Me
Fiona
I.V.’s Are You Ready For This X Wiggle Rump Ain’t Misbehavin’ BCAT
Diamond
GCH CH Stone Haven Knox On Shadow Fox FDC X Casita’s Sail Away With Me
Emerald
GCH CH Stone Haven Knox On Shadow Fox FDC X Casita’s Sail Away With Me
“Our puppy came in perfect health as expected and with a base foundation of potty and leash training.”
The Shamayim Way
Purposefully Bred. Lovingly Raised. Thoughtfully Placed.
The pairing
Each breeding is planned around how two dogs complement one another in structure, type, temperament and health.
Born at home
Our puppies are whelped in our bedroom, so we are close by day and night from the very first hour.
A thoughtful start
Daily socialization with our children, other animals and the sights and sounds of a busy home.
Matched with care
“The best puppy isn’t necessarily the puppy you pick first, but the puppy who is truly the right fit for your home.”
The foundation every puppy gets
Daily socialization, household sights & sounds, kids, people & farm animals, grooming & bathing, crate training, potty training foundations, confidence-building play.
The result of the program
Every Shamayim litter gets its own theme. This fall: seven trees and eight Washington rivers, both repeat pairings chosen again because of what their first litters grew into.
The Tree Litter
Born August 1 · seven puppies · companion and select show homes
Aspen · Koa · Birch · Grove · Sequoia · Cedar · Bubinga
The River Litter
Born August 4 · eight puppies named for Washington rivers · all natural tails
Lewis · Nissa · Skook · Sky · Snow · Stilly · Tilton · Willa
The Next Generation
Our upcoming litters are thoughtfully planned with the future of our program and the families who will welcome these puppies home in mind. See our upcoming pairings here.
Past puppies
The Precious Gems
The Fellowship
Affogato, Pie & friends
AKC shows
Families under the same sky
Opal & Onyx
“Onyx is the sweetest, most affectionate boy — a true people-dog who has naturally stepped into the big-brother role between the two. Opal, on the other hand, is our little mischief-maker — playful, silly, and full of energy!”
“Kiana was very responsive and sent updated pictures and videos regularly. She was also very easy to work with. We are enjoying our pup so much and she’s adjusting very well to our home.”
“She’s GREAT! Probably my most favorite keeper pup in a long time. She’s so easy and smart. I love that she’s litter box trained, it’s made house training SO easy.”
“He was well cared for & it shows. Very grateful to have found them! This family is kind & easy to talk to. Great communication and flexibility!”
Become part of the program.
Choosing one of our puppies also means joining a program that is in this breed for the long haul. The application tells us about your home and family, so we can make a thoughtful match.
“Kiana was very kind and not pushy when I initially inquired. She was happy to answer questions.”
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