2025 was a milestone year at Queen City Farm. Lyra earned her UKC UCH title along with multiple performance and temperament titles, Stella made an impressive debut in the show ring and is already halfway to her UCH, and Banjo earned early puppy titles with more to come. Most importantly, Ali and Aubrey welcomed Queen City Farm’s very first litter. We’re incredibly grateful for our mentors, friends, family, and community, and we’re excited to see what 2026 brings.
Australian Shepherds
December 23, 2025
As we look back on 2025, it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed with gratitude. This year marked major milestones for Queen City Farm—both in the show ring and at home on the farm. Every title earned, every weekend spent showing, and every puppy born represents intention, planning, and the support of an incredible community.
Here’s a look at what our dogs accomplished this year.
Lyra had an exceptional year in the ring. She earned her UKC UCH title, going Best of Breed at 6 out of the 8 show weekends we attended, along with placements in the group ring. Beyond conformation, Lyra also earned her CGCA, CGCU, TKN, and VHMA titles—showcasing not only her structure, but her temperament, trainability, and versatility.
2025 was Stella’s first year in the show ring, and she made an impressive debut. With limited showing, she has already earned more than half of the points toward her UCH title. Stella also earned her CGCA, CGCU, TKA, and VHMA titles this year, laying a strong foundation for her future both in and out of the ring.
Banjo remains the wild child of the group, but even this “crazy baby” had accomplishments worth celebrating. While he’ll be waiting until next spring to enter the show ring and finish developing, Banjo earned his VHMP title and STR-Puppy title this year. We’re excited to see what the future holds for him as he matures.
Because of Ali and Aubrey, Queen City Farm welcomed our very first litter this year 🤍. This milestone means more to us than words can fully express. My heart is so full watching these puppies grow and imagining what they’ll accomplish in the years ahead.
We are beyond grateful to the mentors, friends, family, and community who supported us through this process. This litter—and every accomplishment this year—was made possible by that support.
With so much to be thankful for and so much to be proud of, we’re heading into 2026 with excitement and purpose. We can’t wait to continue building, learning, and growing alongside our dogs and our community.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of the Queen City Farm journey this year—we couldn’t do this without you.
UCH stands for United Champion, a title earned through UKC conformation shows. It indicates that a dog has met the breed standard under multiple judges by earning required wins and points.
Temperament and performance titles—such as CGC titles and trick or working achievements—demonstrate that a dog is not only structurally correct, but also trainable, stable, and able to function confidently in real-world environments. These traits are critical for producing well-rounded puppies.
Earning titles provides third-party evaluation of a dog’s structure, temperament, and working ability. This helps ensure that breeding decisions are made responsibly and with the long-term health and purpose of the breed in mind.
A first litter marks the beginning of a breeding program’s next chapter. It reflects years of planning, mentorship, health testing, and preparation to ensure puppies are raised with intention and care from the very start.
Puppies from Queen City Farm are raised with a strong foundation focused on early development, confidence, and sound temperament. Our goal is to produce Australian Shepherds that are healthy, versatile, and well-suited for active families and performance homes.
Kylea is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and the breeder behind Queen City Farm. With a background in veterinary medicine and dog training, she raises Australian Shepherds with a focus on temperament, health, and responsible placement.
