Firelight Australian Shepherds

Hope G.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Arlington, TX
  • Responds within a few hours

Available puppies

Starlit

Ready now

10 weeks old · Female

Girly

Ready now

10 weeks old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Hope G., the breeder behind Firelight Australian Shepherds located in Arlington, TX. We value responsible breeding practices. We enjoy participating in the show ring, and our Aussies are our companions in every adventure. We work hard to produce well-rounded puppies and excellent family pets! We offer to keep tail and dew clays with a deposit. We make copies all our health testing for your vet to review.

Q. & A. with Hope

  • Why did you start breeding?

    When I was a kid we rasied hunting dogs. As I became an adult I fell in love with working dogs. Then I got a cutting horse in 1998 and fell in love with herding dogs! I have the best mentor breeders as friends and we all show together! Always learning new skills! Training Tip... Aussies want your trust, give them 100% in 18 months... you'll be thrilled for life!

  • What makes your program special?

    I'm in no hurry to produce pups for sale! My top priority is my dog's overall temperaments, health and nutrition. Passing down excellent traits, temperament, and genetics to future generations! We are pleased to say all our dogs are all titled Champions! We socialize daily in our program. Our Vet is very pleased with our care and our Homemade Canine Nutrition Program has proved amazing!

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include black, red merle, blue merle, and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Hope

Hope 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

Puppy prices include a $400 non-refundable deposit and between $600 - $3,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Prices Determined By Colors, Eyes, Show Quality, Parents Titles, Temperament, Pedigree, Age, and Registries. Firelight has the right to refuse transfer of ownership for any reason. . A deposit gives you a reservation for an upcoming litter 1st deposit 1st pick. Pick from available pups not weaned yet. The deposit holds the pup in my care with your name on it until ready.”

Contract & health guarantee

Hope 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 Hope 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 Hope 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
      • Initial potty training
      • Registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Arlington, TX

1179 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Dallas Love Field

1162 miles away

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Meet in Terrell, TX

1136 miles away

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More about Hope

  • Club memberships

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

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Holistic Canine Coach, ASDR Elite Grand Champion 2023 , Dog Handler, K9 Obedience Training , A to Z Breeding Course, Service Mobility Assist, ASDR Elite Bronze Champion , Canine Nutritionist, Professional Handler, ASDR Champion Puppy, ICKC Campion Puppy, ASDR Jr Champion, ICKC Intercontinental Champion .

  • Hope has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Hope was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Hope’s links

Hope is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Firelight 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Firelight 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.

  • 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.

  • Full Embark Panel

    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 Hope to bring home their puppies.

  • Chelsea I.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    From the very beginning, Hope was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was always readily available to answer my questions, offer helpful tips, and even share links to recommended products to make our puppy’s transition home as smooth as possible. Hope truly goes above and beyond what you’d typically expect from a breeder. She provided us with a detailed binder that included all necessary paperwork, veterinary records, and a wealth of information on feeding options—ranging from raw diets and home-cooked meals to high-quality kibble. Her knowledge of canine nutrition is impressive, and it’s clear that she cares deeply about setting each puppy up for a healthy, happy life. She also sent us home with enough food and treats to last for several weeks, which was such a thoughtful and generous touch. Throughout the process, she kept us updated with regular puppy news, shared photos and videos, and made herself available by text or phone whenever we needed anything. It’s clear that Hope forms a true bond not only with her dogs, but with their future families as well. We are so grateful to her for loving our sweet puppy before we even met her—and for trusting us to be her forever home. Thank you, Hope!

    braylon p.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    cannot recommend this dog breeder highly enough! From the very beginning, it was clear how much she genuinely cares about the well-being of her puppies. She goes above and beyond to make sure each one is going to a loving, responsible home. Not only were the puppies healthy and well-socialized, but she also provided everything we needed to get started—detailed information, food, toys, and even tips specific to our puppy’s breed and temperament. She was always available to answer questions, and her support didn’t stop once we took our puppy home. It’s rare to find someone so dedicated, knowledgeable, and compassionate. If you’re looking for a breeder who truly puts the puppies first and wants the best for both them and their new families, hope from firelight Australian shepherd is the one!!

    Brian N.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    Hope is truly amazing! As a person, she's joyful, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. She created a stress-free environment that allowed us to choose the perfect pup for our family. While any of the puppies would have been a great fit, one little guy captured our hearts from the start. Archie Mars Bars is full of life, incredibly kind, and impressively smart. Our family agrees that having him around makes it hard to have a bad day. We've received so many compliments on his behavior, and he has been a breeze to train. After we placed our deposit, Hope kept us updated regularly on all the vet appointments and fun activities. Her communication made it easy to feel connected to our pup while we waited to bring him home, and we truly appreciated her efforts. Both Hope and Donny set us up for success. They raised these puppies with so much love, and it shows in their wonderful temperaments. Hope was very hands-on, ensuring they were socialized, trained, and ready to leave the pack. She provided us with a fantastic binder full of valuable information that our vet loved, along with a kit that included food, a toy, puppy paw balm, and much more. Even after we picked up Archie, Hope has continued to check in on him and offer advice. Firelight Australian Shepherds are truly one of a kind!

  • Melanie G.

    Verified owner · May 2025

      • +5

    We had a fantastic experience working with Hope Goerner at Firelight Australian Shepherds. From the very beginning, Hope was incredibly helpful and genuinely committed to matching us with the puppy that was the best fit for our family. She communicated clearly and consistently throughout the process, keeping us informed every step of the way. Once our puppy was selected, Hope shared frequent updates with lots of pictures and videos, which made the waiting period so much more exciting and reassuring. At pickup, she spent a generous amount of time with us to ensure that our puppy would transition smoothly into our home environment. She even sent us home with two weeks’ worth of food to help make that transition easier. Hope has continued to stay in touch after pickup, offering advice, answering questions, and checking in on how things are going. She’s also been a great resource for training support and even encouraged us to participate in a working dog show—a fun and rewarding experience for our whole family. We are so pleased with our puppy and so happy that we chose Firelight Australian Shepherds. Thank you, Hope, for such a wonderful experience!

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    Ashley H.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    I’m so thankful that I found Firelight Australian Shepards for our new fur baby. Hope is dedicated, passionate and genuinely cares for the dogs she raises. She and Donny did a wonderful job raising these pups and my family appreciates all the hard work and love they put in to them. They were easy to work with and were always keeping us updated on everything that was going on. It was a pleasure working with them! Our sweet boy Neptune is such a love. We couldn’t be happier. I love having my little shadow follow me around and see him play so well with the kids. He has a great temperament and is easy to train in part because of the work Hope did with him and because he’s so smart. Would definitely get another pho from Firelight.

    Karen K.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2024

    Hope was very helpful and knowledgeable. She made the decision easy for us to choose our new family pet. We couldn’t be happier with our decision and highly recommend Firelight 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.

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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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