Kraftbrewd Australian Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Jodi N., the breeder behind Kraftbrewd Australian Shepherds located in Richland, MI. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament and family homes. We ourselves show our dogs in conformation with some enjoying dock diving, rally and obedience. Finding the right home is our top priority and we have been lucky to have great families and many repeat families.
Q. & A. with Jodi
Why did you start breeding?
We started showing dogs in confirmation for fun and were fortunate to have exceptional dogs early on. We were hooked and with guidance from my mentor, we started breeding.What makes your program special?
We believe that limiting our breeding program gives us the ability to enjoy our litter and help them get a good start in life.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue merle and black tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Jodi
Jodi 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, Jodi partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We take great care in matching our puppies after evaluating their personalities. We throughly screen our buyers to make sure that we match the right puppy with the right family.”
Price
“Our litters are registered with AKC, are wormed, have a minimum of their first shots and have had eye CERF.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jodi 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 Jodi 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 Jodi 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jodi.
Breeder's location
Meet in Richland, MI
478 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Battle Creek, MI
463 miles away
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More about Jodi
Club memberships
Jodi is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA) and United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA).
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Jodi has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 months
Jodi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Jodi is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kraftbrewd 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
Parent dogs
Butters, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Butters
Butters is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jodi decided to make her part of their program. Jodi 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
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Kraftbrewd 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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
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).
