Kaprikorn Miniatures

Kaprikorn Miniatures breeds miniature American shepherds and Portuguese podengo pequenos in Lexington, NC, in the Piedmont Triad near Greensboro. Owner Sheryl Owen has more than a decade of experience and maintains health testing through American Kennel Club protocols. She also holds membership in regional shepherd and small-breed clubs.

Puppies are raised indoors with daily socialization alongside adults, children and rescued farm animals, and they learn basic grooming routines. The care philosophy emphasizes gentle handling, early enrichment and positive interactions with family members and visitors to foster balanced temperaments. Lines often trace back to titled ancestors in herding and companion events, highlighting both working ability, natural intelligence and affectionate temperaments. All litters enjoy supervised outdoor play areas, fresh water access and climate-controlled rest spaces with soft bedding. One recent review noted a puppy’s calm nature, quick adjustment to new homes and ease with family routines.