Birchview Kennel

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Located in the beautiful state of Minnesota (the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes), we have been breeding quality Miniature American Shepherds (Mini Aussies, Mini Australian Shepherds) since 2003.

Birchview Miniature American Shepherds compete in agility, flyball, herding, disc dog, obedience, rally, conformation, and more.
But their best attribute is being your best friend.

welcome to

Birchview Kennel

Located in the beautiful state of Minnesota (the Land of Ten Thousand Lakes), we have been breeding quality Miniature American Shepherds (Mini Aussies, Mini Australian Shepherds) since 2003.

Birchview Miniature American Shepherds compete in agility, flyball, herding, disc dog, obedience, rally, conformation, and more. But their best attribute is being your best friend.

why birchview kennel?

25 years of experience

I have been dedicated to Miniature American Shepherds for decades, owning them since 2000 and breeding them since 2003. My extensive experience allows me to make informed breeding decisions that prioritize health, temperament, and breed integrity.

Ethical Dog Breeding

At Birchview Kennel, every dog undergoes thorough health testing, and puppies are raised in our home using proven development protocols. Each breeding is backed by extensive research to ensure excellence in continually improving the breed.

Transparency & Trust

When you work with me, you can expect complete honesty and transparency. I openly share insights about my dogs—their strengths, lineage, and even areas I strive to improve. My priority is always the well-being of the puppies.

Learn more about...

Learn more about our upcoming litters and important information, such as Puppy Culture and our vaccination protocols.

Learn more about Birchview Kennel dogs, including current, retired, and reference sires and dams.

Common questions we receive about our Mini American Shepherds.

What our forever homes are saying

"We got Mabel in the summer of 2017 and are so grateful to Sharon—we have always said if and when we get another dog, we hope it’s from her. Sharon was so helpful and Mabel is so sweet and loving, very respectful to other dogs, loves to play, loves her frisbee, and loves all people."

Sarah G & Kaylynn B.

"We have Jax (Sept 2014) and Murphy (Nov 2020) from Sharon. Jax is a bit too obsessed with playing ball and Murphy is our adventurer. They love camping with us and are great with all our grandkids. Such smart and loving dogs, we love them so much! Thank you Sharon for them."

Vicki J.

"Elton is an amazing dog... I could not have asked for a better ‘retirement’ dog. He does agility, rally, disc, barn hunt, retrieves like a fiend, loves his crate, dock diving, and is the sweetest, smartest, most resilient boy ever. Thank you Sharon & Connie for giving him a great start."

Mary F.

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Questions? Let's Chat!

Whether you’re actively looking for the next member of your family or just want to talk about dogs, send us a message, and we will get back to you as soon as possible!