Windybrae - Miniature American Shepherds
The Regional Council of Goyder, SA
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Hi, I'm Helen S.
Here at Windybrae all our puppies are raised in our home in a caring and loving environment. We follow as closely as possible the Puppy Culture method of raising puppies to try and ensure that the puppies can grow to their true and full potential.
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
From the time puppies are 5 weeks old, they start their first trips in the car to get used to the drive and get to see the outside world from the the safety of a puppy pram when we reach our destination. This prepares them for their first vet visit and and the long drive to an eye clinic to make sure their sight is…
Health
All our dogs, including our breeding dogs are fed premium dog food. Before breeding, each dog has a full DNA profile test for any hereditary diseases (including Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (NAD)), hips and elbows are xrayed and scored by one of Australia's official scorers. We do eye tests on our breeding dogs using a…
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Home environment
Our dogs are raised in our home and puppies are born in a dedicated whelping room to ensure the safety of both the mother and her puppies. We live on 30 acres of farmland and we have large, dedicated runs for our dogs to play in and stretch their legs. At night they sleep in their own room that has air conditioning…
Included with our puppies
Included in our puppy packs are, in their puppy folder: a copy of your puppy's pedigree, a welcome letter, microchipping information, a puppy health check certificate from our vet, vaccination records, their eye screening certificate, a copy of two Puppy Culture books, health testing on both sire and dam. In their…
Health Tests
Core Tests(3/3)
Windybrae - Miniature American Shepherds conducts 3 out of 3 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Miniature American Shepherd.
Hip Dysplasia
Physical Test
These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs…
MDR1
Genetic Test
The MDR-1 gene (Multi-drug Resistance Gene 1) is responsible for producing proteins that protect…
PRA
Genetic Test
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration…
Additional Tests
Windybrae - Miniature American Shepherds conducts 6 additional tests available for the Miniature American Shepherd.
Transportation options
Windybrae - Miniature American Shepherds will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
- All states (QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, NT, ACT & TAS)
Our payment process
1. Complete RightPaw Application. 2.Quick call on the phone. 3. Visit puppies or video call if interstate. 4. Referral if not in South Australia 5. Pay full amount for puppy on pick up or before travel at owner's expense.
Getting your puppy home
Windybrae - Miniature American Shepherds supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
In person puppy pick up
Meet the breeder in person for puppy pick ups
Domestic air travel by plane
Supportive of domestic air transport by plane
Ground transport service
Supportive of on-the-road pet transport by car or van
Badges of Recognition
About the Breeder
Helen S
Windybrae
Member since Jun 2026
A little about us
I have always had a love of working dogs from the time I got my very first German Shepherd Dog in 1976. It was whilst trialling I met my first Australian Shepherd and that began my foray into showing dogs, which led to purchasing my next two working dog breeds.
Why we got involved in breeding
I bred my first litter of Pembroke Welsh Corgis in 2019 under the guidance of my mentor who has been in the breed for over 50 years. In 2024 I imported my first Miniature American Shepherd and followed that with another in 2025. 2026 has seen our first litter of this rarer breed and the first registered with Dogs SA…
Our special touch
One of the things I pride myself on is breeding confident and stable puppies who fit as closely as possible to the breed standard. Temperament is very important.
Credentials
State registration
DACO156323
Breeding since
2019
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