Raising Dogs That Fit Your Life—Not Just Your Home

At Dutton’s Show Me Farms, we are a small, in-home program focused on raising dogs that fit seamlessly into everyday life.

Our goal is simple—produce dogs that are:

• Structurally sound
• Temperamentally stable
• Versatile enough for family, farm, or performance homes

We believe a dog should not only look the part, but live it—whether that’s in the show ring, on the farm, or curled up on the couch at the end of the day.

✔️ Health Tested Parents (OFA & Genetic Panels)

✔️ Proven Show Dogs

✔️ Temperament-Based Puppy Matching

✔️ Raised In a Home Environment

✔️ Lifetime Support for Our Puppy Owners

We don’t place puppies based on “first come, first pick.”

We match each puppy to the right home based on lifestyle, goals, and temperament.

We specialize in:

• Mini American Shepherds
• Basset Hounds
• Golden Retrievers
• Australian Cattle Dogs

Each dog in our program is carefully selected for structure, temperament, and health.

Our dogs are raised in a home environment with daily exposure to real-life situations, helping them transition smoothly into their new homes.

We are actively involved in:

• Conformation showing
• Obedience & performance
• Herding & working development (select dogs)

🐶 Why We Use “Pick Number Deposits” Instead of Early Puppy Choice 🐶

A lot of families ask why we don’t let puppies be chosen at birth based on color or early photos — and why we use a deposit pick system instead.

The answer is simple: your long-term happiness with your puppy matters more than anything.

✨ Here’s why waiting for temperament testing is actually better for YOU as the buyer:

• Personalities don’t develop until 6–7 weeks — choosing too early means choosing blind

• You get a puppy whose temperament truly matches your lifestyle

• We make recommendations using daily observations + structured evaluations

• It drastically reduces mismatches and rehomes

• It’s fair — pick #1 chooses first, pick #2 chooses next, and so on

• You still get a choice, just an informed one

Yes, it means you can’t pre-claim a certain color — and yes, you wait a few weeks longer to know which puppy is yours.

But the trade-off is a better-fitting, happier, more confident puppy for life.

If you want a puppy matched to your lifestyle, not just your eyes — this system truly makes the biggest difference. 💙🐾

Message us with any questions — we love helping families find the right fit!

We keep our process simple and transparent:

• $250 non-refundable deposit (applies toward purchase)
• Deposits are transferable for up to 2 years
• Puppies are matched based on temperament and home fit
• Balance due prior to pickup or transport

We also offer:

✔️ Training add-ons

✔️ Financing options (AfterPay via Square)

✔️ Transport coordination

Deposits can be made through GoodDog, CashApp, Venmo, or Square invoicing.

Puppies are reserved in the order deposits are received.