Sweetser Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Emmie N., the breeder behind Sweetser Shepherds located in Marion, IN. We do our best to socialize and acclimate each litter so we’re able to offer all-around healthy and well-mannered puppies! We raise our dogs in our home right alongside our family. We love being able to match our puppies with families that are the perfect fit for their personalities.
Q. & A. with Emmie
Why did you start breeding?
We currently live on a farm where we raise soybean and corn crops, as well as Showpigs. We love our farm dogs. They make great working dogs, as well as being a perfect fit for families with their gentle and social personalities.What makes your program special?
We take pride in the amount of time we put into our puppies. The puppies get the absolute best care from day 1. We socialize them in many types of environments as they will fit our customers needs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, 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.
Girl 3-Red Tri Female
Went homeFemale
Girl 5-Black Tri Female 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 6-Red Merle Female
Went homeFemale
Girl 2- Black Tri Female
Went homeFemale
Boy 2-Black Tri Male
Went homeMale
Boy 1- Blue Merle Male
Went homeMale
Girl 4-Red Tri Female 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1- Black Tri Female
Went homeFemale
Boy 3- Red Merle Male
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Black tri female
Went homeFemale
Red Merle female 2
Went homeFemale
Blue Merle male 2
Went homeMale
Black tri male
Went homeMale
Blue Merle male 1
Went homeMale
Red Merle female 1
Went homeFemale
Red Merle male
Went homeMale
Blue merle female
Went homeFemale
Blue merle male 3
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Blue Merle Female SandP
Went homeFemale
Black tri female
Went homeFemale
Blue Merle Female Dark
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Black tri male
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Blue Merle male
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Emmie
Emmie 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
Contract & health guarantee
Emmie 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 Emmie 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 Emmie directly.
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
- Socialized with children
- 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
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Emmie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Marion, IN
446 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Fort Wayne Airport
430 miles away
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More about Emmie
Emmie has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Emmie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Emmie’s links
Emmie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sweetser 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
Litter and program updates
Emmie N.
Litter update on 14 Apr. 2025 •Rowe welcomed 7 sweet & healthy puppies on 04/06/25
Rhett and Rowe's litter
Parent dogs
Rhett, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Rhett
Rhett is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Emmie decided to make him part of their program. Emmie 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.
Rowe, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Rowe
Rowe is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Emmie decided to make her part of their program. Emmie 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
Great level
Sweetser 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.
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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
