our Puppy purchase Process
How do you get your perfect Miniature American Shepherd puppy from EverSummer Minis? Text CristineApply nowThe 3 pillars of finding the perfect pup:
Breed Amazing Dogs
It all starts with breeding amazing dogs! We breed Miniature American Shepherds who lives up to the standard of the breed, known for their intelligence, loyalty and gentle nature. Our dogs are carefully raised to be wonderful companions excelling not only as family pets but also (if appropriately trained) could become outstanding therapy dogs. With a focus on temperament, health and socialization, our dogs are perfect for individuals and families seeking for a loving, active and trainable companion.
Understand & Support Our Buyers
We want you to be successful with your dog, which is why we take the time to fully understand what you need and want in a dog.
Whether you are looking for a devoted friend, a loyal family companion, a working farm dog, a dog that can be trained to provide therapy, or interested in enjoying fun with your dog participating in Dog Shows – we are here for you!
Match the Family to the Right Pup
At EverSummer Minis, we believe that every family deserves the perfect puppy.
After taking the time to understand your lifestyle, needs and preferences we do our best to match you with the ideal companion. By carefully assessing each puppy’s temperament with the added knowledge we have of our dogs, their differences, we ensure that your new furry family member will thrive in your home bringing years of joy, love and companionship.
How Much Does a Puppy Cost?
Our Dogs are $2800. With a $500 non-refundable deposit that will lock your spot on the waiting list and the remaining balance of $2300 will be due at the time you pick up your puppy.
If you are interested in obtaining breeding rights, price may vary. Please contact Cristine for more information.
How Does selection Work?
Puppies are selected on a first-come-first-serve basis based on when the deposit was paid and the contract was signed, whichever comes last. We generally organize our waitlist by sex, asking that you choose male or female when jumping on the waitlist.
Puppies begin to show personalities around 4-5 weeks of age, which is when we start selection and sorting. We will give you our temperament analysis in combination with your ideals in a dog. That’ll help us narrow your selection down to the best 2-3 puppies for you to choose from. We’ll give you pros and cons and estimated final size.
The final choice of which puppy you want is yours to make. We will never send you home with a dog you don’t want. If nothing you like is available, we generally bump you to the next litter, retaining your position on the waitlist.
What’s Included?
Our goal at EverSummer Minis is to give you the best start and keep things simple. We know that getting a new puppy is fun, but can also be a little overwhelming, this is why we have lots of emails and a puppy guide you can listen to help you get to the part where your puppy is enjoyable, and not just work. It should be fun, our goal is to make it a reality for you!
Registration
Our dogs all come with limited AKC Registration (no breeding rights) and included in our Puppy price. Our kennel name will appear as the first part of their registered name with AKC – this is to ensure that every puppy from our program carries our reputation for quality and care throughout their lifetime. AKC Dogs typically will have additional 3-4 names that you will get to choose! Full AKC breeding rights are available for an additional price that needs to be discussed individually.
Lifetime Support
At EverSummer Minis our commitment to you and your puppy doesn’t end when you take them home. We offer lifetime support to our puppy families, providing guidance and advice on training, health and care throughout your dog’s life. We are here for you every step of the way, ensuring a happy and successful relationship with your new companion.
Contract
We use a simple contract. Our goal with our contract is to help you understand what you can expect from us and what we hope you’ll follow through on with your pupppy. When you’re ready to move forward, we’ll ask you to review and sign before placing a deposit.
Puppy-Prep Email Series
We’ve written a series of emails, with links, to help you get started with you puppy, everything from figuring out dog food, where to get it, and what to feed, to deworming, to housetraining, and much more!
go home bag
When you pick up your new puppy, you’ll receive a carefully prepared puppy bag to help with the transition. This will include a small supply of their current food, a favorite toy, a blanket with the scent of their littermates and important paperwork such as health records and AKC registration. We want to make sure you and your puppy have everything you need for a smooth start at your home!
Tails Docked & Dewclaws Removed
We dock tails and remove dewclaws in accordance with breed standard. We’ve seen a lot of discussion over this and feel it is the right answer for our families, having a dog that is easier to manage and more likely to be taken everywhere with you!
Herbal Dewormer
After trying both chemical and natural deworming products, we’ve opted to use natural dewormer. We have found it more effective as a dewormer, but also doesn’t have any of the negative side effects often seen from chemical dewormers.
Microchip
We microchip all of our puppies with an internationally recognized microchip. This is prepaid and good for life, no subscriptions for you! We will put the microchip in your name when you pick up the puppy, so you are covered from the start!
Vaccinations
Vaccinations are complete as are age-appropriate for the puppy. We have careful vaccination protocol that we developed with our vet. We even have a handout to help you understand the window of susceptibility and when your puppy is safe with vaccines.
Ready to Join the Family?
The best way to get the process started is by filling out our puppy application. This helps us better understand what you’re looking for in a pup.
