Sunnyside Aussies
- Howell, MI
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Expected Australian Shepherd litter
Due Jan. 2026
Ready Mar. 19, 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Katie M., the breeder behind Sunnyside Aussies located in Howell, MI. We understand the responsibility of purposefully breeding in order to do better for the breed and the families that love them! As breeders, we are very selective in our breeding decisions. We prioritize maintaining a manageable breeding program to allow individual socialization of each puppy.
Q. & A. with Katie
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Katie
Katie 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 $1,250 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Pay over time with Klarna.
Contract & health guarantee
Katie 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 Katie 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 Katie 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 with children
- 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
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Puppy starter kit
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Katie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Howell, MI
4154 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
4151 miles away
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More about Katie
Katie has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Katie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Katie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sunnyside Aussies 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
Murphy, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Murphy
Murphy is a male Australian Shepherd over 1 year old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Katie decided to make him part of their program. Katie 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.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).Maya Roo, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Maya Roo
Maya Roo is a female Australian Shepherd over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katie decided to make her part of their program. Katie 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.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Sunnyside Aussies 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.
Full Embark Panel, 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).
