Starlit Grove Australian Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Desirae E., the breeder behind Starlit Grove Australian Shepherds located in Bloomington, IN. Looking for a beloved family pet to love and do everything with? That's what we have here! Happy dogs with the health to support their crazy antics and a lust for life that can't be beat. Our goal is to provide you with a happy, healthy, do-anything dog that you can love for a long time!
Q. & A. with Desirae
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red & white, red merle, 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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Envy (Formerly Ember)
Went homeFemale
Vitani (Formerly Kirara)
Went homeFemale
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Kovu (Formerly Spyro)
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Desirae
Desirae 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes first round of vaccinations, AKC Registration, ASCA Registration, UKC Registration, Microchip, a very large Puppy Kit to take home with you (ask for photos!) and more! Your deposit applies to the cost of your puppy. All puppies in a litter are the same price, regardless of markings, size, or any other factors.”
Contract & health guarantee
Desirae 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 Desirae 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 Desirae 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
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- 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 Desirae.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Bloomington, IN
485 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
378 miles away
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Meet in Detroit, MI
370 miles away
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More about Desirae
Club memberships
Desirae is a member of Crossroads Dog Club, Gateway ASC, Crossroads ASC, Flying Paws Agility Club, Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA), and United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA).
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Dog Trainer, DMWYD Evaluator, AKC Judge, AKC Evaluator, Agility Trainer.
Desirae has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Desirae was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Desirae is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Starlit Grove 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
Kovu, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Kovu
Watch out for this baby boy to grow up into a fine little guy! Check us out online for his adventures in Conformation, Herding, and ALL the sports!
Cherri, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Cherri
Cherri is a super-sweet girl that LOVES to work, train, and do things around the house. Her favorite "chore" is throwing things away when we're cooking. (We give her things - yes, even food items! - and she puts them in the trash on command.) She loves herding balls, sports of all kinds (including agility, rally, obedience, barn hunt, and so on), and being helpful. Very biddable, extremely intelligent (keeping her in crates can prove difficult because she knows how to open the latches).
Great health testing
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Starlit Grove 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 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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Canine Multifocal Retinopathy (cmr3; BEST1 Exon 10 SNP), Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS CUBN Exon 53), Border Collie Type, Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, Hereditary Ataxia, Cerebellar Ataxia, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), 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).
