Grissom’s Aussies
- Hayward, CA
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Expected Australian Shepherd litter
Due Apr. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Susan G., the breeder behind Grissom’s Aussies located in Hayward, CA. Meet the mother-daughter duo: Susan and MacKenzie. We pride ourselves in breeding to the AKC and ASCA breed standards with health and genetics in mind. All of our pups go home well-socialized. We are confident that each one will become a treasured family member!
Q. & A. with Susan
Why did you start breeding?
Because of our dedication to the physical and mental health of these incredible dogs, as well as their temperament, we breed to pass these traits down to future generations. Every litter is always a little different, but it is so fulfilling to see the different personalities and such a joy and challenge to hand-raise each puppy. We love watching them blossom!What makes your program special?
We take responsible breeding very seriously. As breeders, we are stewards of the future of the Australian Shepherd, so we are careful to always maintain ethical breeding practices. We provide our buyers with extensive knowledge on the breed, our puppy parents, and each individual puppy. We love to share our education and expertise with others and are available for lifetime breeder support!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.
Maddox
Went homeMale
Mimi- Lime Green
Went homeFemale
Marlowe- Purple
Went homeFemale
Maddie- Green
Went homeFemale
Maya- Orange
Went homeFemale
Mia- Pink
Went homeFemale
Malcolm- Brown
Went homeMale
Maverick- Blue
Went homeMale
Murphy- Black
Went homeMale
Domino
Went homeMale
Gobi
Went homeFemale
Great Basin
Went homeMale
Sahara
Went homeFemale
Mojave
Went homeMale
Arabian
Went homeFemale
Scarlett
Went homeFemale
Kalahari
Went homeMale
Sonoran
Went homeFemale
Bugs Bunny
Went homeMale
Daisy Duck
Went homeFemale
Porky Pig
Went homeMale
Lola Bunny
Went homeFemale
Foghorn Leghorn
Went homeMale
Sylvester
Went homeMale
Tweety Bird
Went homeFemale
Elmer Fudd
Went homeMale
Spruce- RTM
Went homeMale
Oak- BMM
Went homeMale
Birch- RTF
Went homeFemale
Elm- BMM
Went homeMale
Cypress- BTF
Went homeFemale
Cedar- RMF
Went homeFemale
Maple- RMM
Went homeMale
Turquoise
Went homeMale
Emerald- BMM
Went homeMale
Onyx
Went homeMale
Jade
Went homeMale
Diamond
Went homeMale
Topaz
Went homeMale
Opal- BMF
Went homeFemale
Sapphire- BMM
Went homeMale
Pearl- BMF
Went homeFemale
Ruby-BTM
Went homeMale
Quartz- BMM
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 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
"AKC and/or ASCA registration, age appropriate vaccines and dewormer, clear fecal test, microchip and Lifetime AKC ReUnite. Breeding rights available to approved homes for an additional fee. Deposits are not accepted until a party has been approved. Our approval process includes the completion of our Questionnaire, a phone conversation and reference check."
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.
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
- 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
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- 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 Hayward, CA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at San Jose Airport
More about Susan
Club memberships
Susan is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Susan has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Susan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Susan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Grissom’s 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 G.
Litter update on 27 Feb •Maddox is the kind of puppy who loves to be with his people. I can’t believe we haven’t found his forever family yet.
Reno and Skye's litter
Susan G.
Program update on 21 Jan •We have two puppies searching for their forever homes. Maddox and Maya are both Black Tri.
Susan G.
Litter update on 17 Dec 2025 •…Little miss Maddie will be joining a repeat buyer and have an older sister named Penny. I am so excited to watch this little one grow up and participate in performance trials. 😃
Reno and Skye's litter
Susan G.
Litter update on 17 Dec 2025 •Our puppies moved into their new enclosure where they will begin the next phase in puppy development and socialization.
Reno and Skye's litter
Susan G.
Program update on 17 Dec 2025 •Everyone gets a seat at the dinner table
Susan G.
Litter update on 14 Dec 2025 •Here’s little Mimi
Reno and Skye's litter
Susan G.
Litter update on 13 Dec 2025 •Our puppies are 4 weeks old
Reno and Skye's litter
Susan G.
Litter update on 13 Dec 2025 •4 week old puppies
Reno and Skye's litter
Susan G.
Litter update on 04 Dec 2025 •The puppies were 1-2 weeks old in these photos
Reno and Skye's litter
Susan G.
Litter update on 25 June 2025 •Our puppies are enjoying their outside enrichment.
Turquoise and Ruby's litter
Parent dogs
Skye, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Skye
Skye is a fun-loving, happy-go-lucky, ball happy dog! She loves to chase a ball, swim, spend time with her people and dog pals and she’s very gentle with our foster kittens. Skye is a great mom and wonderful family pet. AKC and ASCA Registered Australian Shepherd DNA panel All Clear except for 1 copy of HC and MDR1 NBT- No OFA Hips - Good OFA Elbows- Normal OFA Eyes re-certified 7/02/25
Excellent health testing
Animal Genetics Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +3 more.
Sophia - Adding to program, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Sophia - Adding to program
Sophia - Adding to program is a female Australian Shepherd 11 months old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Susan decided to make her part of their program. Susan 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.
Ruby, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Ruby
AKC & ASCA Registered Red Merle b/b Australian Shepherd DNA panel All Clear except for Carrier of DM Hips & Elbows - Good, Normal Eyes - OFA certified 05/14/25
Excellent health testing
Animal Genetics Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +3 more.
Reno, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Reno
Reno is a happy-go-lucky, typical male Aussie. He loves to cuddle and spend his time with his people or dog pals. He’s social with strangers and looks toward human leadership. He’s an excellent representation of the breed and produces beautiful puppies. AKC and ASCA Registered Australian Shepherd DNA panel 100% Clear NBT- No OFA Hips - Good OFA Elbows- Normal OFA Eyes re-certified 07/02/25
Excellent health testing
Animal Genetics Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +3 more.
Turquoise, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Turquoise
Turquoise is a male Australian Shepherd about 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Susan decided to make him part of their program. Susan 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
Animal Genetics Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Grissom’s 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 (Preliminary), 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 (Preliminary), 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.
Animal Genetics 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 Susan to bring home their puppies.
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Nolan S.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
Susan was amazing and very responsive. She was extremely experience and knowledgable about her dogs and breed. She was full of tips and helpful information. You can tell that Susan cares alot about her dogs and where they land with a new home. I am very happy with my experience with Susan and Good Dog, as the platform made the communication and payment process seamless!
Dana H.
Verified owner · June 2025
We are so glad we found Susan. She has been so responsive throughout our process. She has such great ethics as far as care of the puppies and adoption as well as ensuring they are healthy in every way. She adds some amenities such as a puppy package full of information, first shots, chipping, and registration. We couldn’t have asked for more! We appreciate Good Dog for introducing us to her.
