North of Center’s Australian Shepherds

Raised by Elizabeth L.

Certified Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Preferred Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind North of Center’s Australian Shepherds located in Valley St. Shelby, MI. We breed to share our love of Australian Shepherds with others. Ours pups are handled daily & are raised inside our house with our family & loved on daily. Clicker training is started in home & pups are habituated to as much as possible before they leave our house.

Elizabeth’s experience

  • About Elizabeth

    My dogs are family members first. I breed to share the enjoyment that I get from my dogs with others who are looking for an intelligent, loving, and loyal companion. We live on a 90-acre cherry farm and expose our dogs to everything on the farm while we hike around or drive around our farm as they love to be with us anywhere we go! Getting a pup from me comes with lifetime support!

  • What makes Elizabeth’s program special

    My pups are born in my home! They are socialized from the day they are born with family members of all ages, the staff at the vet clinic, and visitors that love to come to see the pups! They are exposed to all sorts of things on the farm before leaving here. They are very loved and cared for! I also raise the pups using The Puppy Culture Protocol. If you’re unfamiliar with the program, I’ll share!

Getting a puppy from Elizabeth

Elizabeth 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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 range from $1,000 - $1,700 and include a non-refundable deposit of $100.

“Price varies due to limited registration vs, full breeding rights. $100 to hold/reserve.”

Contract and health guarantee

Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

From the day they are born, my pups are socialized through sensory touch. When they are old enough to see and hear, we expose them to anything and everything around our farm to get them ready for the big world around them. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Household Desensitization and Sound Stimulation.

Puppy health practices

All puppies will have been to the vet for two full exams by the time they leave my home. All pups will have their first set of vaccinations done. All pups will have been through the full de-worming regimen. Dewclaws are removed from all pups. Some pups have docked tails, some have full tails.

Extras

Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While North of Center’s Australian Shepherds hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.

Bringing your puppy home

Elizabeth offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Valley St. Shelby, MI or nearby

If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.

More about Elizabeth

  • Why Elizabeth started breeding

    My husband wanted to get a pup so we studied multiple breeds. We ended up purchasing an Australian Shepherd together right before we got married. We couldn’t believe how smart and loyal this dog was! Since then, we’ve never looked back. Although I love all animals, the Aussie has stolen my heart.

  • Elizabeth is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder

    Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.

  • Elizabeth has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Elizabeth was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Elizabeth’s links

Elizabeth is a trusted Good Dog breeder

North of Center’s 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 health testing

Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

North of Center’s 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.

  • Animal Genetics 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).

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