Solaris Australian Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Katelynn B., the breeder behind Solaris Australian Shepherds located in Indianapolis, IN. Striving for health, temperament, structure, & versatility to preserve this amazing breed of AKC/ASCA Australian Shepherds.
Q. & A. with Katelynn
Why did you start breeding?
My passion for the Australian Shepherd breed extends from my early experiences with Aussies who I witnessed struggle with behavioral, health, temperamental, and many other issues as a Dog Trainer. This paired with my prior experiences of witnessing the effects of unethical breeding firsthand has given me the passion to do better and to be an advocate for the breed and ethical breeding practices.What makes your program special?
Solaris Australian Shepherds strives to breed only for the betterment of the breed, aligning with the AKC/ASCA breed standard. Puppies are raised using programs designed to shape and evaluate prospects for their futures in show, performance, herding, service work, therapy work, or as companions.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.
Guava
Went homeMale
Blackberry
Went homeMale
Nectarine
Went homeMale
Cranberry
Went homeMale
Goji Berry
Went homeFemale
Lemon
Went homeFemale
Coconut
Went homeMale
Strawberry
Went homeFemale
Kiwi
Went homeFemale
Banana
Went homeMale
Fauna
Went homeFemale
Flora
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Katelynn
Katelynn 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 $1,700 - $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes your puppy, a 2 year Genetic Health Guarantee, Vet Check, 1st Vaccinations, Microchip, Deworming, Puppy Pack, & Lifetime Breeder Support! All puppies within a litter are the same price regardless of color, sex, eye color, etc. Pricing is determined by Sire & Dam and overall quality of the litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Katelynn 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 Katelynn 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 Katelynn 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Katelynn.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Indianapolis, IN
460 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Indianapolis Airport
473 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Katelynn can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Katelynn
Club memberships
Katelynn is a member of Crossroads ASC , United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA), American Kennel Club (AKC), and Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).
Certifications & recognitions
Service Dog Trainer, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Dog Trainer.
Katelynn has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Katelynn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Katelynn’s links
Katelynn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Solaris 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Solaris 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 (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.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Brucellosis
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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).
