I'm Kelly Q., the breeder behind Royal Aussie’s located in Petersburg, IN. We offer top quality standard Australian shepherds with clear genetic panels and great temperaments. Our dogs are our passion, and we can't imagine spending our lives without them. We are dedicated to achieving excellence and healthy family pets, and we love to raise puppies and prepare them for their forever homes.
Q. & A. with Kelly
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle, blue merle, red, 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.
Pearl
Reserved
Female
Opal
Reserved
Female
Tamlin
Went home
Male
Rhys
Went home
Male
Tarquin
Went home
Male
Lucian
Went home
Male
Cassian
Went home
Male
Nesta
Went home
Female
Feyre
Went home
Female
Elain
Went home
Female
Azriel
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Kelly
Kelly 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $700 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies are vet checked, tails docked and dew claws removed, wormed at 2,4, and 6 weeks, and will have first shots. Deposit required for chosen puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kelly 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 Kelly 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 Kelly directly.
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
Extras
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Initial potty training
Puppy starter kit
Toys
Food & treats
Basic obedience & manners
Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kelly.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Petersburg, IN
4478 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Indianapolis Airport
4381 miles away
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Meet in Detroit, MI
4134 miles away
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More about Kelly
Kelly has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Kelly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Kelly is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Royal Aussie’s 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
Kelly Q.
Program update on 13 Jan. •
Everyone checked out with a clean bill of health today and received first vaccination! Almost ready to go to new homes!
Kelly Q.
Litter update on 08 Jan. •
This sweet boy is the only puppy left looking for a new home to call his own!
Jester and Caya's litter
Kelly Q.
Litter update on 08 Jan. •
6 weeks old!
Jester and Caya's litter
Kelly Q.
Litter update on 05 Jan. •
Baths and nail trims 🥰
Jester and Caya's litter
Kelly Q.
Program update on 01 Jan. •
Play time!
Kelly Q.
Litter update on 31 Dec. 2024 •
Happy new year from the Royal Aussie crew!
Jester and Caya's litter
Kelly Q.
Litter update on 22 Dec. 2024 •
Everyone had their first bath, blow dry, and nail trim today! They all did great! Solstice blessings!
Jester and Caya's litter
Kelly Q.
Program update on 17 Dec. 2024 •
Puppies are standing on thier own now, we tried goats milk in a bowl for the first time today! I think they licked more off each other than they managed out of the bowl 😂🤣
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Kelly Q.
Program update on 16 Dec. 2024 •
Kelly Q.
Program update on 14 Dec. 2024 •
3 weeks old! Starting to crawl a bit and the eyes are fully opened!
Parent dogs
Caya, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Caya
Caya is a female Australian Shepherd almost 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kelly decided to make her part of their program. Kelly 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.
Jester, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Jester
Jester is a male Australian Shepherd almost 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kelly decided to make him part of their program. Kelly 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.
Piper, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Piper
Piper is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kelly decided to make her part of their program. Kelly 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Royal Aussie’s 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
DNA Disease 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 Kelly to bring home their puppies.
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Bryn O.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
Kelly is an absolute gem of a human and the care she gives her pups is incredible. This is our second puppy from Kelly. We acquired our first Aussie from Royal Aussie’s 4 years ago and he is an absolute delight to the family. Killian (Lucian) is shaping to be a much needed addition to our family.
Kelly is responsive to messaging and she truly cares about finding the right fit for her pups. She gives thorough insight on energy expectations, feeding, and other care needed for a great start to puppy ownership.
If you are looking for an Aussie that will change your life, look no further than Kelly at Royal Aussies.
Kelly thank you for a second wonderful pup, we are so in love.
Alexis L.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
Kelly is an amazing person inside and out! She is extremely knowledgeable of the breed and you can tell she loves her dogs. She’s extremely responsive and always has picture updates of all the babies! Kelly hand delivered our sweet baby on Christmas for my kids. Our sweet Gemma is the perfect addition to our family and has the best temperament. She came to us well socialized and was such a fast learner. I couldn’t be more grateful to Kelly for breeding these amazing pups, I don’t know what we’d do without our sweet Gemma!
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Estela R.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
We adopted Shadow (formerly ‘Pepper’) from Kelly, and it was the best decision we’ve ever made! Living in California, we fell in love with Shadow on the GoodDog app, and Kelly went above and beyond to answer every single question we had. This was our first time purchasing a puppy that wasn’t from a shelter, so I was initially hesitant about the process, especially flying our puppy over. However, Kelly made the experience so smooth, memorable, and stress-free.
She was incredibly kind, super responsive, and genuinely passionate about what she does. Her love for her dogs shines through in how well-cared-for and socialized the puppies are. As first-time puppy owners in our own home, we had so many questions, and Kelly patiently guided us every step of the way. She gave us detailed advice on everything—what supplies we’d need, the kibble she feeds her puppies, how much to feed, and even tips on exposure and socialization.
Even after bringing Shadow home, Kelly stayed connected, and I still send her pictures of him as he grows. She truly cares about the puppies and their families, and we’re so grateful for her guidance and support. Shadow has brought so much joy to our family, and we can’t thank Kelly enough for making this such an incredible experience. I highly recommend Kelly to anyone looking for a loving, reputable breeder!