Bright Heart Aussies & Miniature American Shepherds
- Gresham, OR ·
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Upcoming litters
Expected Miniature American Shepherd litter
Due Nov. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Gilliene B., the breeder behind Bright Heart Aussies & Miniature American Shepherds located in Gresham, OR. We’re proud of the healthy, affectionate, and behaviorally well-rounded puppies we raise for other families to love! Over the years we’ve learned valuable methods for socializing our puppies. Each litter has a clean and safe environment to learn and grow so they have the best chance of becoming amazing family members!
Q. & A. with Gilliene
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Gilliene
Gilliene 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.
Gilliene 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 understand families have preferences for gender and color. However, most important to us is matching the right pup to the right family. If you are set on a specific color you may have to wait for a future litter if we don’t end up having the right pup of your preferred color available. We do temperament testing no sooner than 7 weeks and puppies will then be chosen by families in order of deposit received. I will typically have a couple puppies out of the litter for each family to choose from based on their wants/needs with an order of which one fits best and why. The final decision is up to each family to decide.”
Price
“Puppies come with their AKC registration, first shots, regular deworming, tails and dewclaws done by our vet, vet checked, microchipped, 2 year genetic health guaretee, puppy contract, puppy folder and goody bag, lifetime breeder support. The deposit is non refundable but can be transferred to a future litter/puppy if circumstances change.”
Contract & health guarantee
Gilliene 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 Gilliene 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 Gilliene 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
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Gilliene.
Breeder's location
Meet in Gresham, OR
5210 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Airport
5210 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Gilliene can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Gilliene
Gilliene has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Gilliene was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Gilliene is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bright Heart Aussies & Miniature American 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
Gilliene B.
Program update on 04 July 2025 •Pupdate on Firefly & Cisco’s Potato litter! Everyone is doing fantastic in their homes ❤️
Gilliene B.
Program update on 04 July 2025 •…Took Luffy & Prim to meet up with Luna at the park last weekend! Luffy was able to convince every person that she showed her frisbee to to throw it for her. And it was a lot of people 😂 She was a happy dog 🐶🐾 Luffy will be our next momma pending her final OFA hip and elbow results!
Gilliene B.
Litter update on 15 Nov 2024 •…🥔Firefly’s Potato Litter🥔 is being introduced to some toys and is started on puppy gruel as we begin the weening process. Personalities are coming out. Wedge is such a character already 😂
Cisco and Firefly's litter
Parent dogs
Dooku, dad
Miniature American Shepherd
About Dooku
Dooku is a male Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Gilliene decided to make him part of their program. Gilliene 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.
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Full Embark Panel, +6 more.
Luffy, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Luffy
Luffy is our sweet, friendly and happy go lucky girl. She’s full of personality and constantly makes us laugh with her silly antics. She rarely meets a stranger and loves to tag along with me to work at the Veterinary Hospital. She is well loved by all my co-workers and often helps brighten the mood and our days. She accepts hugs, snuggles and kisses from just about everyone and we often hear from people that meet her that she makes them want to get a Mini American Shepherd. She loves children and our cat and is friendly with other dogs. Luffy stands at 15 1/4” and just 18lbs making her the smallest of my dogs. She has earned her Novice Trick Dog title and she is proving herself in the show ring where she is major pointed with minimal showing. We plan to continue to work toward her AKC Championship title as well as introduce her to FastCAT.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, DNA Disease Panel, +6 more.
Möbius, dad
Miniature American Shepherd
About Möbius
Möbius is a male Miniature American Shepherd about 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Gilliene decided to make him part of their program. Gilliene 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
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Firefly, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Firefly
Firefly is the princess of our household. She can do no wrong and we adore her for it. Calm and easygoing, eager to please, as smart as they get. She conquers everything I’ve ever put her up to; sports, trick training, herding, dog shows. She will do anything for me and find joy in it.
Great health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Australian Shepherd
Miniature American Shepherd
Excellent level
Bright Heart Aussies & Miniature American 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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Gilliene to bring home their puppies.
R G.
Verified owner · Sept. 2024
Every aspect of the adoption process with Gilliene was outstanding! I knew we could rely on her when she explained she prioritized temperament over coat color for matching pups to families. This is a breeder who loves her dogs and truly wants nothing but the best for the puppies in her program. Communication was timely and thorough. When we picked up our lil’ guy he came with the full puppy starter kit and a binder full of all his documentation and the sweetest baby pics. I was pretty floored (in the best way) by the care and attention she put into every piece of the process. Our guy has been a perfect fit in our family and we are so thankful to have found Bright Heart. I can’t imagine going anywhere else, now. Gilliene has set the standard so high! 11/10 would recommend (and have already - every chance I get)!!
Emily M.
Verified owner · Sept. 2024
+6Gilliene was very thorough and put together a nice binder with all of the puppy's paperwork, baby pictures, health information, etc. It's clear that she really cares about her dogs and putting them in the right families.
