74 Ranch is PROUD to be a (MASCA) Hall of Fame Breeder.
We are proud to be responsible and honest Miniature American Breeders (previously Mini Aussie) of over 17 years and have many references. We have always worked to get the 'full package'... We evaluate our puppies for structure and temperament at 8 weeks. We are a MASCA Hall of Fame Breeder/Kennel - we don't use the word 'kennel' because that's not what we are. We only have a few females that live with us, and a few live in awesome pet and breeding co-own homes. We use the Puppy Culture method for raising our puppies as well as a few others that we have incorporated into our training/raising program! We do ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) and Scent Introduction from days 3-16. They are raised in the house until 5-6 weeks old then come in and out of the house while being in a building next to the house off and on as well. They are started on crate training at that time. They eat separate in the crate each meal. We take them on 3 car rides by 10 days old then continue to go on car rides until they leave. We start leash/collar training at 7 weeks. They go in and out of a doggy door. They are on many surfaces at this age: weeds, grass, rock (small and large), dirt, cement, wood deck, tile, carpet, etc.
They go on walks through the apple orchard and follow us to the mailbox. Most litters are exposed to other animals, strangers and safe strange dogs (our ranch dogs). They sit (mand/Puppy Culture) to get petted, picked up, eat meals, get treats, go in/outdoors or crates, etc. We are not afraid to take any of our adults out of our program and place in pet homes if needed.
Located just 1 1/4 hr north of Cheyenne; 3 hrs north of Denver Colorado - Visitors welcome!
We breed for the Full Package: Health, Brains, Temperament, Athleticism and Beauty!
Call Michele at 307-534-5475 for more information on our puppies/dogs!
We are proud to be responsible and honest Miniature American Breeders (previously Mini Aussie) of over 17 years and have many references. We have always worked to get the 'full package'... We evaluate our puppies for structure and temperament at 8 weeks. We are a MASCA Hall of Fame Breeder/Kennel - we don't use the word 'kennel' because that's not what we are. We only have a few females that live with us, and a few live in awesome pet and breeding co-own homes. We use the Puppy Culture method for raising our puppies as well as a few others that we have incorporated into our training/raising program! We do ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) and Scent Introduction from days 3-16. They are raised in the house until 5-6 weeks old then come in and out of the house while being in a building next to the house off and on as well. They are started on crate training at that time. They eat separate in the crate each meal. We take them on 3 car rides by 10 days old then continue to go on car rides until they leave. We start leash/collar training at 7 weeks. They go in and out of a doggy door. They are on many surfaces at this age: weeds, grass, rock (small and large), dirt, cement, wood deck, tile, carpet, etc.
They go on walks through the apple orchard and follow us to the mailbox. Most litters are exposed to other animals, strangers and safe strange dogs (our ranch dogs). They sit (mand/Puppy Culture) to get petted, picked up, eat meals, get treats, go in/outdoors or crates, etc. We are not afraid to take any of our adults out of our program and place in pet homes if needed.
Located just 1 1/4 hr north of Cheyenne; 3 hrs north of Denver Colorado - Visitors welcome!
We breed for the Full Package: Health, Brains, Temperament, Athleticism and Beauty!
Call Michele at 307-534-5475 for more information on our puppies/dogs!
UPDATED March 25, 2023
74 Ranch Spring 2023 litters coming soon!
Good things come to those who wait
Accepting a few more deposits for each litter for companion, performance, show/breed and guardian homes!
***SPECIAL PRICE CONSIDERATION TO PERFORMANCE AND SHOW HOMES!***
Good things come to those who wait
Accepting a few more deposits for each litter for companion, performance, show/breed and guardian homes!
***SPECIAL PRICE CONSIDERATION TO PERFORMANCE AND SHOW HOMES!***
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PUPS ready June 9, 2023
GCH 74 Ranch Tell N Stories
CGC BCAT (Rumor) will have a litter due in mid April. Puppies will end up 15 1/2-17". PEDIGREE on this litter, click here PUPS ready June 16, 2023
CH 74 Ranch Taste N Victory CGC TKN BCAT (Buckles)
will have a litter due in mid-late April. Puppies will end up 14 -16 1/2". Could have all 4 colors in this litter! PEDIGREE on this litter, click here |
Both girls above are bred to MASCA CH Sagonige's Geordi (just under 16 1/2"). Geordi is a son of our Indy (MASCA CH RKC Sagonige's Go N Full Throttle) out of MASCA Grand Champion BIS Sagonige's Gigage Ada R-A, O-I, A-I. His dam was MASCA #1 in 2014 and 2015. There are generations of great personalities and awesome accomplishments behind this boy. He's a perfect gentleman, perfect amount of energy, not afraid of strangers, other dogs or animals. Normally males will whine all night, try to get out of their crate to get to the girl, not eat, etc. NOT this boy.... He was fantastic while he was here! He will make great babies for our companion homes! We also would love to have a few partner home lined up for pups from these crosses -boys and girls.
Health clear on MDR1, PRA, HC, DM. Hips: Excellent Elbows: Normal Eye CERF: clear
Click here to see extended pedigree
Health clear on MDR1, PRA, HC, DM. Hips: Excellent Elbows: Normal Eye CERF: clear
Click here to see extended pedigree
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PUPS ready early July 2023
74 Ranch Watch N Her Glow CGC (Emmy)
will have a litter due in mid-late April. Puppies will end up 14 -17". Could have all 4 colors in this litter! PEDIGREE on this litter, click here! |
Ember has been bred to CH Treasure's Apollo (below) for a litter ready early in July. We will be looking for 1 to 2 partner homes from this litter. This litter will be raised in a wonderful home in Utah by a super junior handler and her family. Guardian pups live with you and are loved by you while also helping us to better this breed in the future. Both have great personalities. We are excited to see what they produce for us!!! There will also be a few pups available to be picked up in Utah!!!
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PUPS ready late July 2023
74 Ranch Chase'N the River's Edge (River)
will have a litter due in late May. Puppies will end up 16 -18". Could have all 4 colors in this litter! PEDIGREE on this litter, click here! |
River will have puppies with McFinley Wigglebutt See You Space Cowboy in HD (Nova) DDB, CGC, ATT ready mid July. We are looking for MALE partner homes for this litter - ones that will keep the male puppies intact (not neutered) for a while so we can use him in our program to better the breed!
We make it easy (we will bring the female to you or ship for AI, and we pay all expenses incurred). It will be your pet, live with you and be loved by your family. Ask for more information on this!!!
We make it easy (we will bring the female to you or ship for AI, and we pay all expenses incurred). It will be your pet, live with you and be loved by your family. Ask for more information on this!!!
GUARDIAN/Partner/Co-own HOMES:
We will be looking for a few guardian homes in some 2023 litters coming up (especially males)... This is so much better for the dog and our breed - They get to be in a loving home instead of someone's KENNEL... But what does it mean? 1) The male will be kept INTACT (not neutered) until 2 years old to see how it turns out. If it turns out with the quality to improve the breed, we will use it for breeding. We are flexible though if it becomes a problem we will work with you 2) You will get the BEST of the BEST puppies - the full package - personality, temperament, structure, etc. 3) You may earn as much or more than the original cost of your puppy back while it is bred. 4) Where does the puppy live? It lives with YOU, you treat it as your pet: train, feed and love it. It is YOUR puppy, your dog. We co-own on paper until the decision is made at 18 months if it will be bred or until the dog is spayed/neutered and the contract is fulfilled. You get compensation for breeding. If we show the dog (with your permission) we pay expenses and stay with local shows so you don't have to go without your dog for long.
Why do we do this? We will always stay small here at the ranch so we can give alot of attention to those that live with us, but in order to better our program and the Miniature American breed we need dogs to breed to. That is where you come in - you help us while we help you. You become as much a part of our family and team as you like - or as little.
We can provide many references if desired!
***There is ONLY a 50% chance we will breed your male/female puppy in the future, but having the option is pawesome!***
Show/Breed Homes
We may be letting special show puppies go to select/approved breeding (show/breed/performance) homes in 2023.
If you are interested in a pup from our program please reach out to us.
FOR MORE DETAILS ON THIS OPPORTUNITY CLICK HERE
We will be looking for a few guardian homes in some 2023 litters coming up (especially males)... This is so much better for the dog and our breed - They get to be in a loving home instead of someone's KENNEL... But what does it mean? 1) The male will be kept INTACT (not neutered) until 2 years old to see how it turns out. If it turns out with the quality to improve the breed, we will use it for breeding. We are flexible though if it becomes a problem we will work with you 2) You will get the BEST of the BEST puppies - the full package - personality, temperament, structure, etc. 3) You may earn as much or more than the original cost of your puppy back while it is bred. 4) Where does the puppy live? It lives with YOU, you treat it as your pet: train, feed and love it. It is YOUR puppy, your dog. We co-own on paper until the decision is made at 18 months if it will be bred or until the dog is spayed/neutered and the contract is fulfilled. You get compensation for breeding. If we show the dog (with your permission) we pay expenses and stay with local shows so you don't have to go without your dog for long.
Why do we do this? We will always stay small here at the ranch so we can give alot of attention to those that live with us, but in order to better our program and the Miniature American breed we need dogs to breed to. That is where you come in - you help us while we help you. You become as much a part of our family and team as you like - or as little.
We can provide many references if desired!
***There is ONLY a 50% chance we will breed your male/female puppy in the future, but having the option is pawesome!***
Show/Breed Homes
We may be letting special show puppies go to select/approved breeding (show/breed/performance) homes in 2023.
If you are interested in a pup from our program please reach out to us.
FOR MORE DETAILS ON THIS OPPORTUNITY CLICK HERE
We are accepting deposits for our 2023 litters!
Holding Agreement
Please print, review, sign and send with your holding fee (check or money order) to Michele Herbst.
Holding Agreement
Please print, review, sign and send with your holding fee (check or money order) to Michele Herbst.
We have the right to refuse to sell a puppy to anyone for any reason.
We also have the right of first pick of any of our litters for our future breeding program.
We do not guarantee size (our minis may vary from 14-19"), eye color or ear sets.
We also have the right of first pick of any of our litters for our future breeding program.
We do not guarantee size (our minis may vary from 14-19"), eye color or ear sets.
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Be sure to read our website, there is a lot of information - before and after you get your puppy!
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and Follow us on Instagram 74Ranch
Why we love PUPPY CULTURE (click link below) here at 74 Ranch! Puppy Culture helps our puppies grow into better behaved and balanced puppies. Things we do with our puppies before they leave: put them on a grooming table many times, brush them, look at their teeth, trim their nails, etc. They are handled every day and taught to sit to get treats, sit to get petted and sit before they go in and out of crates/pens. They are exposed to at least 7 different things under foot by 7 weeks old (rocks, dirt, grass, cement, wood, carpet, linoleum, tile, weeds, etc) They are also exposed to wobble boards, stairs, singing/dancing toys, tunnels, puppy dog walk, many different sounds and more. We work with each puppy individually every day and they go for car rides every few days, visiting neighbors and meeting their dogs and cats. They are also crate trained and started on leash training! They get at least 3 baths before leaving home and are dried with a dryer as well as trimmed and groomed.
We highly recommend you follow along with what we are doing through Puppy Culture (click below) and continue on past the time you take a puppy home! It is very educational and advantageous for the puppy's futures!
We also highly recommend this book: Perfect Puppy in 7 Days! We have read it several times over and ours is looking pretty worn!!! There are also other good puppy raising books at DogWise!
This is also a great program for new puppy buyers!
The Puppy Planner - training schedule, checklist - Ultimate Puppy : Ultimate Puppy
This is also a great program for new puppy buyers!
The Puppy Planner - training schedule, checklist - Ultimate Puppy : Ultimate Puppy
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