Bar D Miniature American Shepherds

01/31/2026

This is a reminder of what Mini Aussies cannot tolerate. After the horrifying loss of one of our past puppies, even mdr1 clear dogs can have a reaction!!! Never assume a vet even knows about this!!!

01/23/2024

It has taken me almost a week to announce the passing of our most special 13 1/2 year old stud dog “4Paws in Hot Pursuit of Bar D & Sagonige ‘Cuff’”. Until the end he was full of heart and love. I hope he finds a herd of anything to chase!

12/04/2023

Not our Story, but a good read, please keep this in mind.
Our breeding dogs were all tested negative for MDR1, but older breeding dogs may have been positive before the testing was available.

I’m sharing our story so you can do research about the flea/heartworm prevention for Aussies. Our Australian Shepherd Jazz passed away Saturday night after a battle from Simperica Trio poisoning. It was very traumatic for us. It was not peaceful, he suffered. He died in my husbands arms 😔. He was only 2 years old. I realized after his second to the last dose of Simperica Trio he looked like he was having trouble seeing his bowl but I just didn’t think much of it at the time. After the last dose he completely lost his vision. Soon after he developed tremors and ataxia. 50% of Australian Shepherds have MDR1. I didn’t know Simperica Trio would have this effect on them and I trusted what the vet gave me was safe. Only 1% of adverse reactions are reported with this medication. Their blood brain barrier is different than other dogs and they can’t process medications the same. I found Dr. Judy Morgan on You Tube when I was trying to research how to detox him after getting nowhere with the regular vet. She has a great video about these medications and I appreciate her transparency. That’s when I went down a rabbit hole of researching information about the mdr1 and these preventive medications. We were just too late. The damage had been done. I had an appointment with a holistic vet but he didn’t make it. Please!!!!!! Take the time to do the research! If I were to do this over I would’ve taken him to a holistic vet in the beginning. You can potentially space out vaccines and get alternative treatment that is safe. If this reaches even one person who was like me and didn’t fully understand the mdr1 gene and the effect Simperica Trio could have on them then I’m happy to share our story. I wish I would’ve known. Jazz was the sweetest soul and didn’t deserve what happened to him.

07/28/2023

The rumors are true! Holly Merchant leased Chase and Riot for a litter. There’s a bit of a story behind this, but long story short, I now have 4 puppies available. Contact me privately if interested via (435-851-0801) text message is easiest. No shipping, pick up only. They are all docked and dew claws removed. DOB 07/22/2023.

10/11/2022

The Broadhead Family that lives near
us has 2 black Tri females available that are ready November 2nd. Contact her directly!
Ashli Broadhead 801-400-9808

12/25/2021

09/08/2021

Our friends Cody & Ashli Broadhead have a male Cuff and Daisy pup that’s 3 weeks old available. Her info is here in the pictures!!! Contact her directly!!!