74 Ranch is PROUD to be a (MASCA) Hall of Fame Breeder
AKC Breeder of Merit and AKC Bred With Heart.
We are proud to be responsible and honest Miniature American Breeders (previously Mini Aussie) of over 17 years and have many references. We evaluate our puppies for structure and temperament at 8 weeks. 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 to petted, get picked up, eat meals, get treats, go in/outdoors or crates, etc.
Be sure to check out our Mini Aussie - Mini American Shepherd puppy availability below!
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!
AKC Breeder of Merit and AKC Bred With Heart.
We are proud to be responsible and honest Miniature American Breeders (previously Mini Aussie) of over 17 years and have many references. We evaluate our puppies for structure and temperament at 8 weeks. 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 to petted, get picked up, eat meals, get treats, go in/outdoors or crates, etc.
Be sure to check out our Mini Aussie - Mini American Shepherd puppy availability below!
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 Sept 27, 2023
NEW Litter!
Born Sep 12th, ready early November
74 Ranch Sweet N Sassy X MAJC 74 Ranch Union Jack
We have an opening for 1more deposit at this time!
Alvin, $2500 and Simon, $2250 and Theodore, $3000
Introducing Alvin, Simon and Theodore!
Born Sep 12th, ready early November
74 Ranch Sweet N Sassy X MAJC 74 Ranch Union Jack
We have an opening for 1more deposit at this time!
Alvin, $2500 and Simon, $2250 and Theodore, $3000
Introducing Alvin, Simon and Theodore!
Below is Alvin, Black Tri male, full white collar. What a beautiful head he has!
Below is Simon, Black Tri male, full white collar. What a SWEETIE he is!!!
Below is Theodore, Blue Merle male. He is sooooo handsome!!!
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 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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