Bright Eyes Aussies

Susan N.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Golden Valley, AZ
  • Responds within a few hours

Upcoming litters

Ozzie
Libby

Expected Australian Shepherd litter

Due Nov. 2026

Ready Jan. 22, 2027

Meet the breeder

I'm Susan N., the breeder behind Bright Eyes Aussies located in Golden Valley, AZ. We strive to breed puppies that are structurally correct, have great temperaments, with correct Aussie type. Health, temperament and longevity are our main goals in our program. All parents have DNA health testing and OFA clearances. Puppies are bred with Puppy Culture and Avidog protocols.

Q. & A. with Susan

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Our horses escaped on I80 west of Reno, Nv, and were running on the interstate. A man with an Aussie gathered them up with ease and was able to place them back in their pasture. Not too long after, we acquired our first Aussie, Levi. The rest is history.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our goal is to produce healthy, well structured, stable puppies. 4 year health guarantee Lifetime support. OFA hip/elbow clearances, eye exams, DNA testing. Our puppies have a Thorough vet check prior to going home. Early Neurological Stimulation and early scent introduction on all of our puppies. Puppies raised with 'Puppy Culture". Socialized, Enrichment environment. They live in my home.

  • 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 Susan

Susan 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Susan partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

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

“I have a $300 dollar deposit for my puppies which is applied to the purchase amount. I have a $300 dollar deposit for my puppies. If there isn't a puppy, the deposit is refunded. If you change your mind after a puppy is picked out, it’s not.”

Contract & health guarantee

Susan 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 Susan 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 Susan 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
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • 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 Susan.

Breeder's location

Meet in Golden Valley, AZ

5590 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Harry Reid Airport

5569 miles away

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Meet in Las Vegas, NV

5563 miles away

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More about Susan

  • Club memberships

    Susan is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Puppy Culture Breeder, ASCA Hall of Fame kennel.

  • Susan has been a member of Good Dog for almost 8 years

    Susan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2018.

Susan is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Bright Eyes Aussies 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

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Bright Eyes Aussies 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.

  • Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Multifocal Retinopathy 2 (CMR2), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), 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).

Verified owner stories

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

  • Guru R.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

    We brought home our Australian Shepherd puppy from Susan and honestly, we couldn’t be happier. We named him Ash, and from day one he’s been full of energy running around, playing, just being a goofy happy puppy. My whole family fell for him instantly. What’s impressed us most is how well-behaved he already is. He listens to instructions and loves sleeping in his crate without any fuss at all. You can really tell Susan brings years of experience to what she does. She took the time to educate us along the way, sharing her knowledge on caring for the puppy and answering all our questions with patience. Leading up to pickup, she kept us updated constantly with videos and pictures, so we felt connected to Ash even before we brought him home. The desensitising training she does with her puppies clearly makes a difference too. Ash is calm and adaptable in a way that doesn’t just happen on its own. And knowing she’s managing many puppies at once and still gives each one this kind of individual attention. That says everything about how much she genuinely loves this work. If you’re thinking about getting a puppy from Susan, don’t hesitate. Ash is living proof of the quality she puts into her breeding.

    Beverly A.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

    We picked our sweet Aussie up five days ago and he has been the light of our lives right now. Susan was wonderful to work with. She sent weekly updates and lots of pictures so we felt we really had a feeling of what his personality was like. He had his first vet appointment today and they said how they could tell he came from a good breeder. He didn’t flinch at them looking at his ears or touching his paws. The vet was impressed with how much information Susan had given me on vaccines and things that were listed in the folder. We changed our pups name from Jade to Jake and he is getting use to it. He obviously has been socialized because he is not afraid to meet new people. I would highly recommend Bright Eyes Aussies. Thanks Susan!!!!

  • Laura V.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

    We chose Susan (even though she was in another state) because she gets so involved in helping create well rounded puppies. She is invested in them from day one to be the best dog they could be, with the added bonus that she sent us updated photos every week on the growth and development of our puppy. On the day that we went to pick up our puppy, Susan was very willing to accomodate an earlier arrival time due to the extreme heat and we were going to be driving through the desert. We have now had our puppy for 1 1/2 weeks, and she is everything we had hoped she would be. She was perfect during the 5 hour drive home, she has not whined or fussed during the night (she sleeps in a crate next to our bed) and has handled housetraining, family visits and puppy training very well. I highly recommend getting a puppy from Susan!!

    Redstar m.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Susan and Heather from Golden Valley, Arizona raise Australian Shepherds aptly named Bright Eyes Australian Shepherds. Susan and Heather made the process of obtaining a Shepherd simple. What I enjoyed was receiving several video updates of how the puppies were progressing. Susan and Heather created puppies like Sky Blue to be very literate when Sky arrived home. In one and a half days Sky learned the bell method to go outside to urinate and defecate. Due to the hard work of Susan and Heather Sky came home, eager to learn. This is the most intelligent Australian Shepherd I have ever had trained to be included as part of my Pack. I grew up on a ranch in San Joaquin Valley, and those are the type of dogs that we had working. They’re brilliant breeds to begin with so Sky has been challenging due to his extreme intelligence, I have enjoyed the training process with Sky and I’m sure it is mostly due to how Susan and Heather worked with these puppies before Sky traveled home to Southern Nevada. What is also very efficient is that Susan and Heather created a file of significant health information, records, AKC forms, vaccination recommendations and schedules. To summarize, I highly recommend Susan and Heather of Bright Eyes Australian Shepherds. My Sky Blue is beautiful as well as intelligent.

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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.