Gemfire Australian Shepherds
- Muncie, IN
- Responds within a day
Available puppies and older dogs
Tweet
3 weeks old · Female
Sisu
3 weeks old · Female
Saucy
3 weeks old · Female
Porsche
3 weeks old · Female
Karma
1 year old · Male
Vega
2 years old · Female
Jovi
2 years old · Male
Upcoming litters
Planned Australian Shepherd litter
Due Nov. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Jesse G., the breeder behind Gemfire Australian Shepherds located in Muncie, IN. I am dedicated to breeding a dog of both sound mind and body, with health, temperament, and structure being my top priorities. I breed as close to the ASCA and AKC breed standards as possible, and I strive with every litter to preserve the breed, while producing fantastic family companions that can do anything asked of them. I am a breeder dedicated to building a strong program of correct dogs that meet my best interpretation of the standards as I have been taught them by my mentors. My goal is to preserve the Australian Shepherd as it was meant to be for many generations to come; a truly versatile dog, that can work all day in any capacity asked of it and sleep on your bed at night.
Q. & A. with Jesse
Why did you start breeding?
I wanted to produce a healthy, long-lived dog with a lifetime of support and knowledge for the average pet buyer.What makes your program special?
My dogs have amazing correct Aussie temperaments, neither aggressive nor shy, friendly when asked and appropriately protective when needed. They excel in all venues from service and therapy to herding and search and rescue, and everything in between. I breed for a balanced mix of working and show lines to preserve and protect the truly versatile dog that can do everything asked of them.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle, blue merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. 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.
Pants
Went homeFemale
Destiny
Went homeFemale
Bashert
Went homeMale
Anubis
ReservedMale
Peep
ReservedMale
JellyBean
Went homeFemale
GumDrop
Went homeFemale
LolliPop
Went homeFemale
Skittles
Went homeMale
BottleCap
Went homeMale
Spree
Went homeFemale
BlueBell
Went homeFemale
Phoenyx
Went homeMale
Phoebe
Went homeFemale
Mahi
Went homeFemale
Zoey
Went homeFemale
Niki
Went homeFemale
Andei
Went homeFemale
Cheers
Went homeMale
Toast
Went homeMale
Midnight
Went homeMale
Party
Went homeMale
Cork
Went homeMale
Bubbly
Went homeFemale
Glitter
Went homeFemale
Smooch
Went homeFemale
Confetti
Went homeMale
Ducky
Went homeFemale
Cera
Went homeFemale
Little Foot
Went homeMale
Ruby
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Jesse
Jesse 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.
Jesse 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 8 weeks old.
“I strive to carefully and thoughtfully place each puppy with each family. Puppies are placed based on evaluations of their temperament and personality, and only after eye exams are complete and a thorough vet exam has cleared them for placement. Evaluations typically start around 7-8 weeks, with eye exams and vet visits happening at 8 & 9 weeks. Go home dates are typically scheduled for week 10.”
Price
“Price includes AKC & ASCA registration (UKC available upon request), age-appropriate dewormings, first puppy shots, microchip & registration, health guarantee, and 30 days of health insurance. All puppies are the same price regardless of eye or coat color. Deposit reserves a pick spot on the waiting list. Puppies are matched to home by the breeder and buyer at 8 weeks based on personality and drive as well as gender and color preferences.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jesse 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 Jesse 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 Jesse 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
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jesse.
Breeder's location
Meet in Muncie, IN
433 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at James M. Cox Dayton Airport
365 miles away
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Meet in Dayton, OH
362 miles away
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More about Jesse
Club memberships
Jesse is a member of United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA) and Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Certifications & recognitions
Associate Dog Trainer, Professional Groomer, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Agility Trial Trainer, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, CHIC Certified, Licensed Veterinary Technician, Avidog Associate, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.
Jesse has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Jesse was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Jesse is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Gemfire 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
Jesse G.
Litter update on 14 Apr •…Flicka got used for a jungle gym, Peep made his great box escape to chase Grammy around the room, and everyone is sacked out after a big dinner, box change, and intro to their first toys!
Phoenyx and Sa’Fyre's litter
Jesse G.
Litter update on 12 Apr •Happy 3 weeks babies!! 🥰🐾
Phoenyx and Sa’Fyre's litter
Jesse G.
Litter update on 11 Apr •…Sa’Fyre tried to take a break and turned over puppy duties to Gramma Flicka. Porsche and Saucy had other ideas though, and made a jail break for the milk bar. They both ended up milk drunk, Porsche nursing on air with her mouth open, and Saucy frog dogged ten toes up. 🤣 And what pretty toes they are!! 💕🐾
Phoenyx and Sa’Fyre's litter
Jesse G.
Litter update on 10 Apr •They said they are ready for real food - and then stole mom’s! 🤣
Phoenyx and Sa’Fyre's litter
Jesse G.
Litter update on 08 Apr •Late night nursies 🥰🐾
Phoenyx and Sa’Fyre's litter
Jesse G.
Litter update on 08 Apr •The babies decided mom’s dinner looked yummy tonight! 😂
Phoenyx and Sa’Fyre's litter
Jesse G.
Litter update on 03 Apr •The babies will be 2 weeks old tomorrow! Look how big they are getting!
Phoenyx and Sa’Fyre's litter
Jesse G.
Litter update on 02 Apr •…The babies more closely resemble puppies than pudgy potatoes now, and as their eyes and ears start to open they are starting to get up on their feet and wobble around. I am continuing ENS and ESI daily and they are beginning to show an interest in their little corner of the world!
Phoenyx and Sa’Fyre's litter
Jesse G.
Litter update on 01 Apr •We have little eyes and ears starting to open! Saucy and Tweet are the overachievers this week! 😍
Phoenyx and Sa’Fyre's litter
Jesse G.
Litter update on 01 Apr •They are growing so fast!! 🥹🐾
Phoenyx and Sa’Fyre's litter
Parent dogs
Draco, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Draco
Draco is my foundation male, and while sadly he is no longer with us, his progeny live on here, happy and healthy! I am proud to have him as the cornerstone of my program! Draco is one of the most loving, happy and enthusiastic boys that I have ever had the pleasure of living with. He is exuberant, pushy, and drivey, with a decent off switch that you sometimes have to go looking for. 🤣🫣 He is steady and calm on sheep and ducks, but agility defeats him, because - don’t you see all those FANS OUT THERE CHEERING FOR HIM?! THEY ARE IMPORTANT!! 🤣🤣 He preferred to say hi to everyone and never knew a stranger! He loved the dock, an was affectionally dubbed the “Duck Dog” because we always found him in his water bowl! 😂
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.Sa’Fyre, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Sa’Fyre
Sa’Fyre is a lovely snuggle bug with a sweet disposition. She is quiet and calm, preferring to hang out with her people. She’s an equal opportunity student, and she works for either cookies or a good scratch behind the ears! She’s no-nonsense and likes to be right (hey, the dog!) 😂 She’s got a lot of herding instinct and was used frequently to keep the chickens where they belonged when I still had birds. She loves dock diving, and will hopefully be completing some jumps this summer! She will also be completing some other titles this summer after she is done with puppies, including her CGC and TKN. She is excellent in public both on and off leash, and is also frequently seen in public as a breed ambassador! I am excited to get her into some events and see how she does!
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.Phoenyx, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Phoenyx
Phoenyx is an amazing boy, with a phenomenal temperament. He handles every situation confidently, and always with a smile! He has that big happy Aussie grin that looks up at you as if to say, “Wasn’t that fun?!” He is always ready to go, but never in a hurry - he’s perfectly content to bed rot an entire season of Paw Patrol with his kiddo, and he takes payment in cookies please. 😂 When it’s time to work he’s all business, focused and attentive. He excels as a service dog and is frequently in public as a breed ambassador. He loves everybody equally, unless you have cookies, then YOU are his favorite. Typical boy, the quickest way to his heart is his stomach! 🤣 He would give you the keys to the car, and plug home into the GPS for you if he thought he would get a steak out of it! 👀🤦🏻♀️
Great health testing
Dentition, Patellar Luxation, +6 more.Winnie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Winnie
Winifred, fondly known as “Winnie”, is one of those one-owner dogs. You know the one, where the owner just gushes about this amazing dog that they have, and then you get to meet it, and you think it’s absolutely nothing like described. 😅 One of those “either the dog is bipolar or the owner is delusional” type of situations. Well, I’m here to introduce you to them both! 🥳 For me, Winnie is hands down in the top 3 most invaluable dogs in my house. She is calm and quiet, laying around in bed or on the couch, or on the floor, just chilling. Kids screaming, cat walking past, tv blaring, other dogs stomping all around her, and she’s impervious. Ignores it all like she’s the Queen of Chaos with her nose in the air. Then a car door closes in the driveway and it’s not one she recognizes, so she’s immediately the first up sounding the alarm, lighting the bat signal, and preparing for DefCon5. 😂 She will protect her home, her kids, her kitty, her Chaos from all comers! 🤦🏻♀️ Put her in the kennel and bring her out on leash? Totally fine. This is normal. In public? Impeccable manners. Snobbish to the extreme. Will turn her back on lesser individuals. Refuses to make eye contact. Not fearful, but arrogant. Peasants are beneath her. For mom? She play bows, gives tiny baby whisper woofs, loves to play fetch, will swim for hours, and has the silliest, quirky personality. You just have to be part of the “in crowd” to get to meet that side of her. 🥰
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Phoebe, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Phoebe
Black tri female
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.Taz, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Taz
Black tri with minimal white trim and copper markings
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.Bomber, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Bomber
Bomber is a male Australian Shepherd almost 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jesse decided to make him part of their program. Jesse 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
Full Embark Panel, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.Jovi, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Jovi
Jovi is a super fun, devoted dog who loves to play agility and do tricks! His favorite thing is snuggling in bed with his tiny human. He’s a family dog and dearly loved! He is now looking for him retirement home!
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Gemfire 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.
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Full Embark Panel, 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 Jesse to bring home their puppies.
Krista K.
Verified owner · Dec. 2023
We love our Gemfire puppy! It’s clear that Jessica is thoughtful about the foundation her puppy litters receive. He arrived with all paperwork of course, but in addition, he’s socialized, used to the crate, sleeps (mostly) through the night and already walks willingly on a leash in our yard. He understands pottying outside and is very brave with noises and new people. Our work will continue where she left off but we are grateful for the detailed basics that were “pre-installed” on our lovely puppy! Thank you!
