RootsDeep Miniature American Shepherds

11/01/2026

Glitch - looking for his family.

Sometimes the hardest part of raising puppies is deciding which ones stay and which ones are meant for someone else.

Glitch was originally selected as one of our keeper prospects, but after evaluating our long-term breeding goals, we've made the difficult decision to find this special boy his own home.

And special really is the word for him.

Glitch is one of those puppies who just seems comfortable wherever life takes him. New people, unfamiliar dogs, different environments, strange objects, busy places. He takes it all in stride.

He's confident without being pushy, dog neutral, naturally handler focused, and incredibly willing to learn. He's highly food motivated, picks up new skills quickly, and has a wonderful ability to settle when nothing is being asked of him.

At his first rally practice, he walked into an unfamiliar environment surrounded by new dogs, people, and equipment without hesitation. Within 30 minutes, he had learned four new skills.

He recently spent a week with a friend at her home and grooming business, experiencing a different household, barking dogs, grooming activity, unfamiliar people, and plenty of everyday noise. He handled it beautifully.

Even Halloween didn't impress him. He wore his costume without a second thought, and a giant inflatable placed directly in front of his puppy pen barely earned a glance.

His training foundation is already well underway.

Glitch is crate and potty trained, walks nicely on a leash, and has excellent recall.

He already knows sit, front, and finish/swing. He's currently learning heel, down, and stay.

He's highly food motivated, learns quickly, and naturally checks in with his handler without constantly needing to be prompted. He can maintain engagement around distractions, redirects easily, and genuinely enjoys working with his person.

Just as importantly, he has an excellent off switch. He's comfortable settling independently with a chew or enrichment activity, naps well, and doesn't need to be constantly entertained.

Glitch is a 19-week-old black tri AKC Miniature American Shepherd, estimated to mature around 17.5 inches and 30 pounds.

He is sired by AKC Champion Bobby McGee, and his dam is our Ember. Both parents are health tested. Glitch has completed his core puppy vaccinations, including rabies, and comes with a written contract and two-year health guarantee.

We believe he'd be a wonderful partner for someone interested in rally, obedience, agility, or simply enjoying an intelligent, versatile companion with a great foundation.

We're located in North Florida, and pickup or delivery arrangements can be discussed.

Our goal has never been simply to raise puppies. It's to give them the foundation to thrive in the homes and lives they're meant for.

Glitch is ready to find his person, and we're excited to see where life takes him.

Please send us a private message with any questions or to discuss additional details about Glitch.

RootsDeep Miniature American Shepherds

10/31/2026

One of the things I've loved most about this litter is their temperaments and personalities. They are such a nice group of puppies. Not wild, crazy, high-strung, or constantly looking for something to do. They're happy to play, explore, learn new things, and just as happy to settle down and relax.

I currently have three beautiful 19-week-old AKC Miniature American Shepherd puppies looking for their families. Float (male), Scoop (male), and Dipper (female) each have their own unique personalities, but they share so many of the qualities I value in this breed.

All three are crate and potty trained, highly food motivated, have excellent recall, started on leash, and are incredibly biddable and trainable. They play nicely in their individual indoor 4x4 pens, right in the middle of everyday home life. They enjoy enrichment activities or chews, take naps, and have a wonderful ability to settle. They don't need to be constantly entertained or kept busy.

Their sire, CH Bobby McGee, is a conformation champion, and their dam, Ember, holds multiple companion event titles and works as a medication alert dog. Both parents have OFA and genetic health testing. These puppies come from champion lines and were thoughtfully bred with an emphasis on sound structure, stable temperaments, trainability, and versatility.

They've been raised with ENS, ESI, structured enrichment, and plenty of opportunities to experience the world around them. Their exposure includes livestock, poultry, cats, tractors, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, novel objects, public outings, and different environments. They even had their first swimming introduction at six weeks old!

Right now, they're spending a few days with my friend, who is also a groomer and handler, getting additional exposure to her salon, clients, and other dogs. She just messaged me to say, "Great personalities on all of them." That makes me incredibly happy because temperament has been such an important part of this litter.

All three have completed their puppy core vaccinations, including rabies, and are current until their next scheduled boosters at approximately one year of age. They have been introduced to leash work and come with a Florida health certificate, written contract, and two-year health guarantee.

For families interested in pursuing titles or future breeding opportunities, I'm happy to discuss those possibilities with the right homes under a written contract.

With the holidays approaching, I've decided to offer reduced placement fees for these three puppies. I'd love to see them settled into their own families before the holiday season, enjoying all the attention and adventures that come with having people of their own.

We'll be traveling between North Florida and Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the coming week and can arrange to meet approved families along our route with no additional transportation fees.

My priority has always been finding the right fit for each puppy, and that hasn't changed. These are genuinely lovely puppies with so much to offer, whether you're looking for a companion, a dog to train and enjoy activities with, or a little of both.

I'll share individual photos and additional information about each puppy below.

Located in North Florida. Message for more information.

Rooted in love. Raised with purpose.

10/24/2026

10/22/2026

One day, you'll realize the little paws following you from room to room were never an inconvenience. They were a privilege.

10/12/2026

Sweet Float is still looking for his perfect family! ❤️

16 weeks old, fully vaccinated, with a excellent foundation.

Float is one of those puppies who just makes life a little easier. He's calm, thoughtful, patient, and incredibly gentle. He has a wonderfully easygoing personality, with just enough silly puppy antics to keep everyone smiling. He is dog neutral, happy to entertain himself and stay out of the chaos. He's a quietly confident little guy.

His estimated size is between 17" - 18" around 35lbs.

He's been raised with intention, plenty of enrichment, early training, and lots of love. His parents are health tested and titled, and he's ready to bring that same sweetness into a home of his own.

Float goes home with a Florida health certificate, puppy training packet, contract, and lifetime breeder support.

Message us to learn more about Float! ❤️

10/06/2026

Watching the puppies play this morning, a thought occurred to me: Why is my eye always drawn to black tri vs. merle? Why are they my favorite “color” in the breed?

Literally, the hill I will die on; you just can’t beat the looks of a classic black tri. 🖤

So I did a little digging. Questioning. A chat with Chat. And I stumbled onto something I’d never really considered before:

Low visual noise.

And as a neurodivergent person, that made SO much sense to me.

Neurodivergence isn't one thing, and this certainly won't apply to everyone. Different neurodivergent brains can process sensory information very differently. Some seek more visual stimulation. Some are more sensitive to it. Some of us can somehow manage to be both. 😂

But look at a classic black tri.

Large areas of one solid color. Clear tan points. Defined white markings. Strong contrast, but organized contrast. There’s a predictability to the pattern.

Now look at a merle.
Merle is gorgeous—but there is a LOT going on visually. Different shades, mottling, spots, irregular edges, patches and asymmetry. Your eyes have more information to take in.

I realized that may be exactly what my brain likes about black tris.

They have contrast without visual clutter.
Black tri: Yep. Got it. Nice and peaceful. 🖤

Merle: Oh, a spot. And another spot. Different shade. Wait…what's happening over there? 😂

To be clear, there isn't research saying neurodivergent people prefer black-tri dogs. This is me connecting something I've noticed about myself with what we do know about differences in sensory processing.

But low visual noise?

THAT clicked.

Maybe that's part of why, in a breed absolutely full of gorgeous merles, my brain has always said:
“Yeah, yeah. Very pretty. Now show me the black one.” 🖤

Now I'm curious about my fellow neurodivergent dog people. Does your brain gravitate toward the solids and simpler patterns? Or are you the exact opposite, give you ALL the merle, spots and color?