Grissom’s Aussies

Susan G.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Hayward, CA ·
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Turquoise
Ruby

Planned Australian Shepherd litter

Due May 2027

Ready July 2027

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.

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

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“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.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • 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

5674 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Oakland Airport

5673 miles away

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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 about 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported 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.

  • Merilee Colle F.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    Susan was great and we love our new puppy who is just awesome!

    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.

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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!

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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.

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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