Our Dogs
American Miniature Shepherds in Carleton Place, Ontario
The Rainstone Minis Family
Each dog at Rainstone Minis plays an important role in our program and is first and foremost a beloved member of the family. From the show ring to everyday life at home, our dogs are carefully selected for their temperament, structure, health, and versatility.
Mellow
REGISTERED NAME: Am CH can gchs Tanasi's lightly toasted Ns s ca cgn ibar sdo sdi
DOB: Nov. 27. 2020
Height: 17.5”
Weight: 35 lbs
Sire: Am GCH Tanasi’s Sparks Will Fly “Russet”
Dam: Tanasi’s Gunpowder & Lead “Miranda”
Registered: AKC & CKC
Colour: Red Merle (bicolour)
A little more about Mellow:
Health Clearance:
OFA Hips: GOOD
OFA Elbows & Patellas: Normal
OFA Eyes: Normal (Sept. 2025)
DNA: Clear for the full MAS Panel including NAD, except PRA and CDDY Carrier
Multi Group Placing Am CH Can GCHS Tanasi’s Lightly Toasted NS IBAR CA S CGN SDN SDO
Mellow was Rain’s ultimate sidekick and remains a truly special part of our program. Bred by Kimberly & Jimmy Welton, he came to me from Georgia at 2.5 years old, and I will forever be grateful to them for trusting me with him.
Mellow is an absolute love bug with a contagious enthusiasm for life. He adores everyone he meets, especially children and the elderly, and is known for his joyful and affectionate personality.
Backed by a beautiful pedigree, Mellow has consistently passed on his solid temperament, joie de vivre, beautiful coat, breed type, headpiece, and substance to his offspring. Several of his offspring have gone on to earn titles in conformation, scent detection, and sprinter.
Mellow himself has earned multiple titles in conformation, scent detection — his true passion — chase ability, sprinter, and rat sports.
Available at stud to approved females.
Buddy
REGISTERED NAME: am ch can gch tanasi's you've got a friend in me
DOB: Dec. 1. 2019
Sire: Am GCH Moonbaby’s Have Gun Will Travel “Valor”
Dam: Tanasi’s Don’t Fear My Dear “Fifi”
Registered: AKC & CKC
Colour: Red Tri
Height: 16.5”
Weight: 25 lbs
A little more about Buddy:
Clear for the Full breed Panel, including NAD
OFA Hips GOOD
OFA Elbows - Normal
OFA Eyes - Normal (2026)
Multi Group Placing Am CH Can GCH Tanasi’s You’ve Got A Friend in Me “Buddy” (Co-owned with Monica Gaw)
Buddy was also bred by Kimberly Welton in Georgia. He came to Canada at 3.5 years old.
Buddy is more reserved but a very easy dog to live with. He loves all dogs. Buddy lives with Jessica Domanski, who loves him to pieces. He is a really funny dog, with a goofy personality.
He is a nice dog in a small package. He is very balanced, with a solid front assembly, ease of movement, beautiful rear angles and tons of coat.
Buddy has produced 2 American Champions in his first litter in the USA.
Available at stud to approved females
Sky
REGISTERED NAME: am gchb can ch hampton hill's diamonds in the sky fdc
DOB: March 6. 2021
Sire: Am GCH Picasso’s Secret Code “Cypher”
Dam: Hampton Hill’s Secret Hideaway “Secret”
Registered: AKC & CKC
Colour: Black tri (not Red Factored)
Height: 16”
Weight: 25 lbs
A little more about Sky:
Clear for the Full breed Panel, including NAD
OFA Hips GOOD
OFA Elbows - Normal
OFA Eyes - Normal (2026)
Sky was bred by Jennifer Hampton and Kerry Kirtley. She came to me from Terri Blakney Dickerson of Kickinauss MAS. I am so grateful to Terri for entrusting me with her beloved girl.
Sky is a sweet sweet girl. She is a bit more reserved but warms up very quickly, she is the most gentle, loyal soul and just wants to be loved on the couch. She also has drive when outside doing activities. Her favourite thing is lounging on the deck, enjoying the sunshine.
She has beautiful conformation and a wonderful pedigree behind her. She has great reach and ease of movement, a solid front end and a nice solid topline.
Fun fact: Sky’s sire is the full brother to the beautiful MBISS MBIS MRBIS Am GCHB Can GCHG Picasso’s Hocus Pocus is My Daddy “Charm”, who is the all-time winning Miniature American Shepherd in Canada.
Dulce
registered name: am ch can gchb hearthside dulce de leche
DOB: June 28. 2022
Sire: Am CH Peaceful Acre’s Clever Remark “Banter”
Dam: Am GCH Energie’s Pocket Rocket “ Shorty”
Registered: AKC & CKC
Colour: Black tri (Red Factored)
Height: 15.5”
Weight: 25 lbs
A little more about Dulce:
Clear for the Full breed Panel, including NAD
OFA Hips - GOOD
OFA Elbows - Normal
OFA Eyes - Normal
Dulce was bred by Betsy Atkinson (Hearthside) and Kerstin Patzold (Energie). She is probably one of the most social, friendliest dogs i have ever met. She does not know a stranger, big or small. She didnt get the “reserved with strangers” memo at all. She just wants to cuddle and be loved by everyone at all times. She is a wonderful show dog and a great little house dog.
Dulce is a beautiful example of the breed. She is moderate in every way, she has beautiful breed type and can move for days. Dulce’s conformation record speaks for itself. She was awarded Best of Winners at the American National Specialty in 2024. At the prestigious National Championship Dog Show in Orlando in 2025, Dulce was awarded Best of Winners over 30+ class animals on Day 1. As a new special, she was Best of Opposite at the Herding Specialty and Select female at the big show on the weekend.
She is co-owned with Gabrielle Bowes (Loyaltypaw) and Betsy Atkinson (Hearthside).
Chip
REGISTERED NAME: Loyaltypaw n Rainstone’s Bake It Till You Make It
DOB: February 26. 2026
Sire: Multi Group Placing Am CH Can GCHS Tanasi’s Lightly Toasted NS IBAR CA S CGN SDI SDO “Mellow”
Dam: Multi Group Winning/Placing Am CH Can GCHB Hearthside’s Dulce De Leche “Dulce”
Registered: CKC & AKc
Colour: Blue Merle (Red Factored)
Height: Still growing
Weight: Still growing
A little more about Chip:
She is Clear for the full panel by parentage, except potential PRA and CDDY carrier (test results from Orivet pending)
She is co-bred and co-owned with Gabrielle Bowes (Loyaltypaw)
Chip has no reserve at all like both her parents. She is a smart and eager to learn puppy who just loves everyone and every dog she meets. She seems to have taken the best parts of both her parents and I cannot wait to watch her grow. She will hit the show ring in the summer 2026. She is expected to stay on the smaller end of the standard.
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Whether you’re searching for a devoted family companion, a future show prospect, or simply want to learn more about the breed, we would love to connect with you. Reach out to learn about upcoming litters, our adoption process, or to see if a Rainstone puppy may be the right fit for your family.
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