Thank you for your interest in a MercyMe puppy/dog.  A puppy is a 12-16 year commitment.  Consider the online application a first-step pre-screening job interview.  Please take it seriously, we do.

10/28/19 Our schedule is a little hectic right now, so we may be behind in responding to applications. 
If you don't get a response within 3 days of completing your application, you may call 928-727-6391 (please, no text messages).
Please do not call or email until you have completed the online application.

    APPLICATION

    We are a small hobby breeder of Miniature Australian Shepherds, Toy Australian Shepherds, and Miniature American Shepherds.  In 2011, the American Kennel Club (AKC) approved the Miniature Australian Shepherds entry into the AKC, but AKC required a name change to Miniature American Shepherds.  Click here about more information on AKC Miniature American Shepherds.
    • All MercyMe adoptions will require a $300 non-refundable deposit. 
    • Show/breed homes with deposits will be given placement priority as determined at 7-8 wks of age.
    • MercyMe Aussies always reserves the right to retain one or more pups from any litter and regardless of deposits received.
    • MercyMe Aussies reserves the right to modify policies as needed.
    • MercyMe Aussies reserves the right to place dogs/pups in the best home suitable.
    • Dog/pups placed as pet/companions will be on written spay/neuter agreements only.
    • Dog/pups to show/breed homes are by separate agreement.
    • Registration is not guaranteed to pet/companion homes.
    • All pet/companion homes are now required to participate in AKC STAR Puppy: 
      http://www.akc.org/dog-owners/training/akc-star-puppy ($25 award back on completion verification with AKC registration)
    • All pet/companion homes are now required to participate in the AKC Canine Good Citizens (CGC):
      http://www.akc.org/dog-owners/training/canine-good-citizen ($25 award back on completion verification with AKC registration)
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    !! Please DON"T FORGET to check your SPAM FOLDER!!  We do usually provide an email response within 48 hrs.
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