Bright Eyes Aussies
- Golden Valley, AZ
- Responds within an hour
Upcoming litters
Expected Australian Shepherd litter
Due Nov. 2026
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.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Jade
Went homeMale
Dazzle
Went homeFemale
Black tri 2
Went homeMale
Black tri 1
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
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
“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.
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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
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Harry Reid Airport
Meet in Las Vegas, NV
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 over 7 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
Susan N.
Program update on 17 July •…Ozzie and Libby’s planned litter fall of 2026. Expecting all colors, intelligent, wonderful temperaments, easy going Aussies who will thrive with any loving family.
Parent dogs
Libby, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Libby
Libby is the best, most fun loving girl. She loves everyone, including her dog pack. She is intelligent, fast, affectionate, wants to please, and loves to be included when it is bedtime! My daughter is training for Rally obedience.
Good health testing
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1).
Dolly, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Dolly
Dolly has the sweetest of sweet personalities. She is a little standoffish with strangers but in 5 minutes she is your best new friend. She loves toys and going in the car. Very intelligent and willing to learn anything. She will be competing in rally and scent work. AKC/ASCA
Great health testing
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Ozzie, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Ozzie
Ozzie has a wonderful, friendly personality and LOVES everyone. Dogs, kids, all people. Toys are his thing! ALL toys! He has to play with everything in his toy box at the same time. He loves to run and he is super fast. He can come in and chill out with a bone. Ozzie has produced service dogs. Thinks he is a lap dog! He is training in rally obedience. ASCA/AKC
Great health testing
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), +3 more.
Roger, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Roger
Roger is very friendly, loves people and other dogs. He is an ASCA champion, has his RN, CA, FDC titles. Willing to please.
Cash, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Cash
Cash has a friendly, temperament. He loves everyone. He is very willing and wants to please. He is very toy and food motivated. He has numerous herding titles, trick dog titles, farm dog title. Training for Rally obedience and agility.
Buzz, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Buzz
Buzz loves his family and everyone else’s too! He passes on his wonderful temperament to his kids. Very intelligent, loving, a little on the needy side.
Parent health 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.
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!!!!
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.
