BellSharps Australian Shepherds
- Kirksville, MO
- Responds within a few days
Available puppies
Starburst
3 weeks old · Female
Lollipop
3 weeks old · Female
Upcoming litters
Expected Australian Shepherd litter
Due Apr. 2026
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.
Skittles
ReservedFemale
Reeces
ReservedFemale
Snickers
ReservedMale
Almond Joy
ReservedFemale
Taffy
ReservedFemale
Hershey
ReservedMale
Twix
ReservedMale
Twizzler
ReservedMale
Wren
Went homeFemale
Eagle
Went homeMale
Finch
Went homeMale
Goose
Went homeMale
Rooster
Went homeMale
Lark
Went homeFemale
Jay
Went homeMale
Falcon
Went homeMale
Bluebird
Went homeFemale
Pie
Went homeFemale
Harvest
Went homeMale
Pumpkin
Went homeFemale
Spice
Went homeFemale
Brisk
Went homeFemale
Hunter
Went homeMale
Autumn
Went homeFemale
Timber
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
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
“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.
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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 almost 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
Kaity S.
Litter update on 13 Apr •Three weeks old today! Learning to take in the world, but they’re also very good at sleeping.
Bruno and Shimmer's litter
Kaity S.
Litter update on 06 Feb •…I love being able to partner with our local yoga studio and offer a puppy yoga session to private events and to their studio members. It is such a fun and safe socialization experience for my puppies. They always have a blast and come home tired. Do you see what I see you at the end of this video?
CH Connor and Lozen's litter
Kaity S.
Litter update on 08 Jan •…The 🇫🇷Frenchies🇫🇷 are three weeks old! Their world is ever-changing as their eye sight and hearing continues to develop and they figure out how to use their bodies. Things we introduced this past week: 🐾 Litter Training 🐾Novel Tactile Object everyday 🐾New Sounds (Vaccum daily, blow dryer, slamming doors, dropping bowls, etc) 🐾Individual handling (“field trips”) ….And the puppies favorite… 🐾 GRUEL 🐾And with gruel comes daily sponge baths 🧽🫧 We are closing in on my favorite age where puppies start coming in to themselves! Can’t wait to continue to share them with you! 🥰
CH Connor and Lozen's litter
Kaity S.
Litter update on 02 Jan •…And just like that, we are transforming from potatoes to puppies! We have a few sets of peepers open, the pups are getting up on their legs and finding out what their mouths are for! Let the fun begin!
CH Connor and Lozen's litter
Kaity S.
Litter update on 25 Dec 2025 •Christmas time is exhausting for everyone!
Bart and Shatze's litter
Kaity S.
Litter update on 24 Dec 2025 •Why, yes. Dressing my tiny puppies up in bearded dragon Santa costumes is part of my socialization program.
CH Connor and Lozen's litter
Kaity S.
Litter update on 16 Dec 2025 •X-ray shows 10-11 babies are to many their appearance by Sunday! I’m expecting Lozen to go sooner than that though.
CH Connor and Lozen's litter
Kaity S.
Litter update on 15 Dec 2025 •Lozen is reaching whale/misery status! 😩 We go to the vet tomorrow for her puppy count X-ray… I’m guessing 10+ 🤪😅
CH Connor and Lozen's litter
Kaity S.
Litter update on 15 Dec 2025 •…Shatze would be content if I would just sit in this whelping box with her for the next 6 weeks 😂 She is such a sweetheart (that’s what her name means in German!)!
Bart and Shatze's litter
Kaity S.
Litter update on 18 Oct 2025 •The Sleepy Crew getting their daily snuggles with the kiddos!
Bruno and Bianca's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Australian Shepherd
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Cavvy, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Cavvy
Cavvy is a female Australian Shepherd over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kaity decided to make her part of their program. Kaity has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.
CH Yukon, dad
Australian Shepherd
About CH Yukon
Yukon was the red boy that I never needed, but now I can’t live without! He absolutely adores children and melt into their laps if allowed to. He doesn’t get excited over anything but is motivated by food and attention. He has an adorable smile that I call his Elvis grin, as he only smiles with one side of his face! He finished his AKC and ASCA Championship with limited showing, and always owner-handled! He is now working on his rally/obedience career and is off to a great start. He can melt anyone’s heart!
Good health testing
Dentition, Patellar Luxation, +3 more.
Lozen, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Lozen
Lozen is such a character and keeps everyone laughing with her silly antics! She is a true adventure dog. Loves to go out on hikes, boating, camping. She happiest when she is involved with the family. She is a lovely girl with a great big heart for everyone she meets!
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +4 more.
Vegas, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Vegas
Vegas was not designed to be your snuggle bug on the couch. While she enjoys and desires to be your shadow, she is constantly asking “what now?” She was bred to work and enjoys having a job. I always joke that she’s a horrible house dog. With that being said, she is actually a good house dog but she’s not for everyone. She’s everything I wanted, plus some. She is spicy, intelligent, driven, motivated every second of the day.
Renegade, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Renegade
Renegade is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kaity decided to make him part of their program. Kaity has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Dentition, Hip Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), +1 more.
Shimmer, mom
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
About Shimmer
Shimmer is a female Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kaity decided to make her part of their program. Kaity has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Bruno, dad
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
About Bruno
Bruno is a male Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kaity decided to make him part of their program. Kaity has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Hip Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA).
Bart, dad
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
About Bart
Bart is a extra sweet and sensitive boy. He is a bouncy, exuberant dog but still very gentle and attentive. He is a great student and absolutely loves food!
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Shatze, mom
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
About Shatze
Shatze is a female Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kaity decided to make her part of their program. Kaity has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), +1 more.
Bianca, mom
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
About Bianca
Bianca is a joyful, bouncy, fun and utterly sweet dog in a little package! She is gentle by nature, loves kiddos and other dogs and overall just loves to have a good time!
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Australian Shepherd
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
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.
