Sunshine State Australian Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Hayden B., the breeder behind Sunshine State Australian Shepherds located in Groveland, FL. This is our second litter with our two personal dogs, born on Nov. 26th! These pups have been raised as companion dogs rather than a herding/live stock dog, but make no mistake the herding urge is strong! We raise our pups to be very loving and comfortable around people, children and other pets! The tails will NOT be docked, registered with Americas Pet Registry Incorporated and include a 3 generation pedigree!
Q. & A. with Hayden
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle, blue merle, dilute blue, 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.
Rosie
Went homeFemale
Obie
Went homeMale
Chunk
Went homeMale
Rory
Went homeFemale
Beau
Went homeMale
Millie
Went homeFemale
AJ
Went homeMale
Rocky
Went homeMale
Mac
Went homeMale
Winston
Went homeMale
Blue
Went homeMale
Anastasia “Annie”
Went homeFemale
Juniper “Juni”
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Hayden
Hayden 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 $200 refundable deposit and between $800 - $1,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Hayden 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 Hayden 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 Hayden 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 Hayden.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Groveland, FL
766 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Orlando Airport
765 miles away
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More about Hayden
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Groomer.
Hayden has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Hayden was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Hayden is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sunshine State 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
Elle, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Elle
Elle is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Hayden decided to make her part of their program. Hayden 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.
Axel rose, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Axel rose
Axel rose is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Hayden decided to make him part of their program. Hayden 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
Sunshine State 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.
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.
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).
