BellSharps Australian Shepherds

Kaity S.

Breeder of Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers and Australian Shepherds

  • Kirksville, MO ·
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Kaity S., the breeder behind BellSharps Australian Shepherds located in Kirksville, MO. We look forward to sharing puppies that are not only healthy and to the breed standard, but puppies with outstanding, well-balanced temperaments. We strive to raise Aussies that not only make great companions but have intelligent, biddable personalities that are easy to train, live with and enjoy!

Q. & A. with Kaity

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I was introduced to my first Aussie in 2008, whom belonged to (at the time) my future mother in law. She had been raising Aussies and working dogs for nearly 2 decades at the time. I fell head over heels for the breed and dove head first into the incredible journey I’m on now. While I don’t have many litters, puppy rearing is something I’ve becoming incredibly passionate about.

  • What makes your program special?

    All of our dogs live enriched, active lives side by side with us, many of them we compete with or show. We handle every litter extensively, with a heavy focus on early socialization. We are constantly learning from every litter, researching new proven techniques and protocols and much more to offer well-rounded, healthy puppies. We are not a large program, raising only 1-2 litters per year.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier puppies are wheaten. Australian Shepherd puppies include black, red merle, blue merle, and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Kaity

Kaity has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Kaity partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.

“We take great care in making sure that everyone is happy and a great fit in our selection process; the puppy, the family and myself. Preference and discounts will be given to proven titling homes. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price includes a healthy, well-socialized puppy, AKC & ASCA registration, a 10 day supply of puppy's current food, health guarantee, microchipped and lifetime breeder support. Your deposit goes towards your spot in the pick order. Picks are made after temperament evaluations when the puppies are between 6-7 weeks of age. Deposits can be moved to another litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Kaity may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Kaity offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Kaity directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kaity.

Breeder's location

Meet in Kirksville, MO

807 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at St. Louis Lambert Airport

693 miles away

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Meet in St. Louis, MO

685 miles away

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More about Kaity

  • Club memberships

    Kaity is a member of United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA) and Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Associate Dog Trainer, American Kennel Club Canine College, Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Kaity has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years

    Kaity was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

Kaity is a trusted Good Dog breeder

BellSharps Australian Shepherds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Australian Shepherd

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

BellSharps Australian Shepherds reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Australian Shepherds.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Dentition

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 6 (NCL 6), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8 (NCL8), Setter Type, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Kaity to bring home their puppies.

  • Ralph C.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    Harry (Rowan) is a wonderful puppy. He’s growing fast and is going to be a handsome Wheaten. Thank You.

    Holly R.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

    After a family member got an Australian Shepard, my husband and I fell in love with the breed. We didn’t want to rush in and had lots of questions and wanted to connect with a breeder that would match us with the Aussie that was a fit for us. Kaity was so knowledgeable and had given us great advice every step of the way. We are so happy with our sweet fella, Riptide, aka ‘Rip’. He is such a stable boy and the perfect mix of active and sweet. At five months he’s doing fantastic with training and learning his off switch. We could not be happier with our good boy.

  • Scot B.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    Kaity was a pleasure to work with. Easy to communicate with. Knowledgeable about the breed and answered all of our questions. We had a few unique logistics situations, and Kaity was a saint to deal with, helping organize everything. Lil Finn is happy now in his new home and adjusting quite well.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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