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BL Black Family Australian Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Shelby B., the breeder behind BL Black Family Australian Shepherds located in Luverne, MN. We love to responsibly raise and train Australian Shepherds so they have the tools to be well-rounded, beloved family members. We cherish each of our dogs, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families. We strive to provide each of our puppies and their families with a truly positive experience!
Q. & A. with Shelby
Why did you start breeding?
My family and I began raising dogs back in 2012 on our ranch in South Dakota and I truly enjoyed growing up with this lifestyle. My husband and I bought our first Aussie in 2016 and after falling in love with the Australian Shepherd breed we decided to expand our breeding program. Now, I absolutely cannot imagine my life without them.What makes your program special?
We have worked hard to raise genetically superb, foundationally correct, instinctually intuitive aussies with great temperament. We work hard to correctly match each puppy with a compatible family to create a perfect match for each individual involved. BL aussies are the perfect companion no matter what your need.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle and blue merle. 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.
Blue Merle Girl
Went homeFemale
Black Tri Boy
Went homeMale
Blue Merle Male 3
Went homeMale
Black Tri Boy
Went homeMale
Blue Merle Male 2
Went homeMale
Windsor
Went homeMale
Red Merle Girl
Went homeFemale
Tito
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Shelby
Shelby has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Connect with Shelby to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Shelby.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Luverne, MN
1020 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Joe Foss Field
1045 miles away
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More about Shelby
Club memberships
Shelby is a member of American Kennel Club and Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Shelby has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Shelby was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Shelby’s links
Shelby is a trusted Good Dog breeder
BL Black Family 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
Parent dogs
Tito, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Tito
Tito is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Shelby decided to make him part of their program. Shelby 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.
Windsor, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Windsor
Windsor is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Shelby decided to make him part of their program. Shelby 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.
Latte, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Latte
Latte is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shelby decided to make her part of their program. Shelby 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.
Kona, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Kona
Kona is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shelby decided to make her part of their program. Shelby 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
BL Black Family 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.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 6 (NCL 6), Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cone Degeneration, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)
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).
