


I'm Cheryl V., the breeder behind XA AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS located in Gowen, MI. We raise our litters in our home to help set the foundation for happy and confident puppies to transition well into their forever homes. It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to make an impact on each individual puppy!

Why did you start breeding?
What makes your program special?
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Where do your breeding dogs live?

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

FREEDOM
Male

HONOR
Female

BETSY
Female

STARS
Female

GLORY
Female

STRIPES
Male

JUSTICE
Male

BANNER
Male

LIBERTY
Female

VALOR
Male

PATRIOT
Male

Gianna
Female

Serafina
Female

Lorenzo
Male

Violetta
Female

Sophia
Female

Alessia
Female

Luca
Male

Dante
Male

Matteo
Male

Sporty Spice
Female

Ginger Spice
Female

Scary Spice
Female

Posh Spice
Female

Baby Spice
Female

Girl 1
Female

Girl 4
Female

Girl 3
Female

Girl 6
Female

Boy 1
Male

Girl 5
Female

Girl 2
Female
Boy 2
Male
Boy 3
Male

Girl 3 - CHOCOLATE ALMOND "ALMOND"
Female

Boy 3 - COFFEE
Male

Boy 4 - MOOSE TRAX "MT"
Male

Boy 1 - Rocky Road - "ROCKY"
Male

Boy 2 - OREO
Male

Boy 7 - MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP "CHIP"
Male

Girl 1 - BLACK CHERRY "CHERRY"
Female

Girl 2 - BUTTER PECAN "BUTTER"
Female

Boy 6 - BLUE MOON "MOONIE"
Male

Boy 5 - PISTACHIO
Male

Sorbet
Female

Tiramasu
Female

Spumoni
Male

Biscotti
Male

Cannoli
Female

Pudding
Female

Gellato
Male

Cheesecake
Male

Custard
Male

SANGRIA - girl
Female

Girl 3
Female

Girl 4
Female

Boy 1
Male

Girl 5
Female

Margarita - girl
Female

MOHITO - Boy 2
Male

CROWNE - Boy 3
Male

Boy 4
Male
Boy 5
Male

Girl 1
Female

Girl 2
Female

Boy 3
Male

Boy 1
Male

Boy 2
Male

Boy 6
Male
Cheryl 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, Cheryl partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Cheryl 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 Cheryl 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 Cheryl directly.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Cheryl.
Meet in Gowen, MI
4176 miles away
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Meet at Grand Rapids
4203 miles away
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Meet in Detroit, MI
4134 miles away
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Cheryl has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Cheryl was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

XA AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERDS meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

Australian Shepherd
About Claire
What a beautiful girl Claire is - she is so loving to everyone - people and other dogs

Australian Shepherd
About Rav
Absolutely Gorgeous Boy with a great, fun loving personality - Rav is everything an aussie should be!

Australian Shepherd
About Lasagna
Lasagna is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cheryl decided to make her part of their program. Cheryl 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.

Australian Shepherd
About Oakley
OAKLEY RED MEADOW OF TREES - "OAKLEY" Would life really be complete without a redhead in the aussie mixing bowl? Oakley was one of those that you don’t event know you’re looking for and then she is in front of you and it just was right! She’s a big and uniquely pretty blue eyed girl who came here as a young adult and quickly became part of the pack! No toy is safe from Oakley – poor Johnny has toys since he was a puppy that he lovingly still plays with or did until the wrecking ball that is redheaded Oakley discovered the toy tote! She is exuberant, devoted, always happy enough to contort her body in two to wiggle at me and she is a willing partner in crime to Lasagna! Oakley has become a really good travel companion. I haven’t found a treat yet that she doesn’t like but same as the rest of them, the excitement of going for a pup cup is a favorite for her and if I add in taking her through the car wash with me – her day is complete

Australian Shepherd
About Johnny
XA JOHNNY BRAVO – “JOHNNY” Johnny is our Handsome blue eyed, big black tri boy coming from the prestigious program at Maubach Australian Shepherds (Bill and Cindy Maubach) in Missouri. I waited and I looked a long time for the perfect male for me to start my small program back up with and as importantly to be a cherished part of the family. Johnny was truly “meant to be” here. We call him the Ambassador because he is everything I believe a great Aussie should be – beautiful, smart, loving, playful, devoted, noble one minute and a clown the next! Johnny is the ultimate Toy Boy! He is always ready to chase a ball or catch a frisbee! He’s my traveling buddy just about everywhere I go, including work some days to make sure the office runs smoothly :) His favorite treats are Sunday morning scrambled eggs and a weekly pup cup (okay I admit sometimes multiple pup cups in a week) In just his first 3 litters, he has proven himself to be an exceptional young sire. His puppies are beautiful - big, square and uniform with confident and fun personalities that have lent themselves to becoming the center of their forever human’s families and can we talk about those blue eyes on everyone!

Australian Shepherd
About Iris
Iris is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cheryl decided to make her part of their program. Cheryl 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 level
XA 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.
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).