Boundless Hearts Australian Shepherds LLC

Michele C.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • West Union, IA
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Boy 1

Ready now

2 years old · Male

Boy 4

Ready now

2 years old · Male

Malibu

Ready now

2 years old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Michele C., the breeder behind Boundless Hearts Australian Shepherds LLC located in West Union, IA. My husband and I converted part of the equipment/horse barn into a kennel and fenced off part of the old horse pasture for their outdoor play area. Boundless Hearts adult dogs will also be boundary trained and have full access to the entire acreage as well when supervised. They'll enjoy their daily adventures of tree obstacle courses, outbuilding scavenger hunts, critter searching, water play, fetch, and of course the zoomies.

Q. & A. with Michele

  • Why did you start breeding?

    2020 will be my first year of breeding. I fell in love with my first Aussie in 2014. Through training him and getting involved with performance venues I developed a love for the breed that I have never felt with any other. I've been an animal lover/owner all my life.

  • What makes your program special?

    My goal is to raise pups using Puppy Culture and prepare them for potential therapy/service work. There is a huge gap for service trainable dogs that needs to be filled. My goal is to help fill that gap. Raising dogs with excellent temperaments and willingness to work and educating the general public that all breeds need to be considered. Evaluations should be made dog by dog.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Michele

Michele 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.

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

Puppy prices include a $300 deposit and between $1,300 - $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Our pups are priced by Full or Limited registration. Color and sex will NOT determine pricing. Full registration is more because I feel it is a greater responsibility on buyers and breeder. A non refundable hold fee will be required when pups reach 4 weeks old in the amount of $300 the remainder will be required upon pick up. Our pups are priced by Full or Limited registration. Color and sex will NOT determine pricing. Full registration is more because I feel it is a greater responsibility on buyers and breeder. A 300 non refundable hold fee will be required to be placed on waitlist. Then an additional $300 Hold fee between 6 and 7 weeks when a pup match has been made. Remaining amount due at pick up.”

Contract & health guarantee

Michele 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 Michele 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 Michele 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 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
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in West Union, IA

794 miles away

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More about Michele

  • Club memberships

    Michele is a member of Upper Iowa Training Club .

  • Michele has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years

    Michele was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Michele’s links

Michele is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Boundless Hearts Australian Shepherds LLC 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Boundless Hearts Australian Shepherds LLC 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.

  • PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)

    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 Michele to bring home their puppies.

  • Haley S.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    I cannot say enough wonderful things about working with Michele. She exceeded all of my expectations from start to finish. She is incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, kind, and thoughtful in every interaction. It’s clear that she truly cares about her dogs and takes the time to do her homework to ensure each puppy is placed with a responsible, loving family. Her communication was outstanding—prompt, consistent, and reassuring. She kept me updated daily with photos and videos, which made the entire experience even more special and helped me feel connected every step of the way. She was ALWAYS available for questions and check-ins, and never made me feel like I was a bother. Even after we brought our puppy home, Michele continued to check in often to make sure we were all adjusting well. She offered ongoing support, guidance, and encouragement, which meant so much to us as new puppy parents. She also hosts a private Facebook group for Boundless Hearts families, and it is a truly wonderful community filled with support, insight, and genuine love for the dogs and families involved-a total bonus that comes along with getting a BH pup! If you’re looking for a breeder who is ethical, attentive, and deeply committed to her puppies and their families well beyond pickup day, I cannot recommend Michele highly enough.

  • LG

    Loraine G.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2023

    When you adopt a pup from Boundless Hearts Aussies, you not only get a puppy that is healthy and well-suited in temperament to your lifestyle, but a new friend that has already been well-loved. Michele Cliff will invite you into her community of owners who share their own experiences but who also get to know and love each new litter as if they were our own. Our Scarlet is almost three now, and Michele has been a wonderful resource for dog-parenting questions and encouragement. Her knowledge of the breed is extensive, her caring exceptional. I highly recommend Boundless Hearts Australian Shepherds.

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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.

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