Storm and Sage Australian Shepherds
- Colorado Springs, CO
Available puppies
Comet
1 week old · Male
Celeste
1 week old · Female
Stella
1 week old · Female
Aurora
1 week old · Female
Atlas
1 week old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Emily L., the breeder behind Storm and Sage Australian Shepherds located in Colorado Springs, CO. Storm & Sage Australian Shepherds is a family-focused program dedicated to raising healthy, well-rounded, and beautiful Australian Shepherds with outstanding temperaments. Our dogs are an important part of our home, and we prioritize a nurturing, hands-on environment where each puppy receives daily love, attention, and early socialization. From the very beginning, our puppies are introduced to a variety of household sights, sounds, and experiences to help them grow into confident, adaptable companions. We place a strong emphasis on temperament, health, and structure, ensuring our dogs are not only visually striking but also stable, intelligent, and eager to bond with their families. Health and responsible breeding practices are at the core of our program. We carefully select our breeding dogs for sound genetics, excellent disposition, and overall well-being. Our goal is to contribute to the betterment of the Australian Shepherd breed while producing puppies that thrive in active, loving homes. We are committed to supporting each family throughout the adoption process and beyond, offering guidance and care as our puppies transition into their forever homes. At Storm & Sage, we don’t just raise dogs—we raise lifelong companions.
Q. & A. with Emily
Why did you start breeding?
My mom was a breeder and showed dogs.What makes your program special?
At Storm & Sage Australian Shepherds, quality always comes before quantity\. Our dogs are raised as cherished members of our family, not in a kennel environment, allowing every puppy to receive individual attention, early socialization, and plenty of love\. We focus on health, temperament, and structure while carefully selecting each breeding to produce confident, intelligent, and well\-rounded companions\. We believe our relationship with families doesn’t end when a puppy goes home, and we’re committed to providing lifelong support to every Storm & Sage family.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red & white, black & white, red merle, blue merle, dilute blue, 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 Emily
Emily 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, Emily partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“Most of our puppies are chosen by their families between 3 and 4 weeks of age. We encourage families to watch each puppy grow through regular photos and videos before making their selection. If a family would like guidance, we’re happy to share our observations about each puppy’s developing personality and temperament to help them find the best fit.”
Price
“Our puppy price includesAKC Pet Registration, a veterinary health exam, first vaccinations, age appropriate deworming, a personalized puppy goodie bag, and lifetime breeder support. Our Australian Shepherd puppies are $1850- $2,500. Each puppy is raised in our home, receives age-appropriate veterinary care, early socialization, and comes from carefully selected parents with an emphasis on health and temperament. We are dedicated to matching each puppy with the right family and providing support for the lifetime of your dog.”
Contract & health guarantee
Emily 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 Emily 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 Emily 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
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Emily.
Breeder's location
Meet in Colorado Springs, CO
1464 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at San Antonio Airport
1362 miles away
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Meet in Dripping Springs, TX
1318 miles away
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More about Emily
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Emily has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Emily was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Emily’s links
Emily is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Storm and Sage 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
Skye, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Skye
Skye is a stunning dilute black tri Australian Shepherd with a soft charcoal coat, warm copper points, crisp white markings, and captivating blue eyes. Her unique coloring sets her apart while maintaining the classic beauty and expression that define the Australian Shepherd breed. Skye’s gentle nature and unwavering loyalty make her an exceptional companion. She is intelligent, affectionate, and eager to please, with the calm confidence and versatility that Australian Shepherds are known for. As a mother, Skye is attentive, nurturing, and devoted to her puppies. She consistently passes on her wonderful temperament, beautiful expression, and unique coloring, producing puppies with exceptional personalities and striking appearances.
Ridge, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Ridge
Ridge is a stunning blue merle male with exceptional contrast, a beautiful masculine head, and a full, correct coat. His striking blue eyes and rich black marbling give him the classic Australian Shepherd look that consistently catches attention. More importantly, Ridge passes on the qualities we value most—excellent structure, wonderful temperaments, and gorgeous color. His puppies have inherited his beautiful heads, expressive faces, and eye-catching markings while maintaining the sweet, intelligent personalities.
Parent health testing
Great level
Storm and Sage 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.
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.
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).
