Is an Australian Shepherd Right for Your Family?
Take our interactive quiz, explore breed traits, and picture what a day with an Aussie actually looks like.
Breed EducationAustralian ShepherdsGetting a Puppy
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From the Farm
Breed education, farm updates, and stories from our life with Australian Shepherds.
Why Buying From a Responsible Breeder Matters — Even If You Just Want a Pet Dog
Most dogs will never enter a show ring. But the decisions made before a puppy is born still shape the dog you live with for the next 12 to 15 years.
Health TestingResponsible BreedingOFA
A Year of Milestones at Queen City Farm: Our 2025 Recap
From Lyra's UCH title to our very first litter — looking back on a milestone year at Queen City Farm.
Farm UpdatesYear in ReviewShow Results
How Much White Is Too Much on an Australian Shepherd's Head?
White markings are part of what makes Aussies eye-catching. But when does white become a concern for health and breed standard?
Breed StandardGeneticsCoat Colors
Week One With the Thanksgiving Feast Litter
Tail docks, ENS, first cuddles, and nine tiny potatoes — our first week with the Thanksgiving litter.
Puppy UpdatesLitter UpdatesENS
Our First Litter at Queen City Farm: A Celebration of New Beginnings
This special litter marks a major milestone — the first Australian Shepherd litter born and raised at Queen City Farm.
Litter AnnouncementsPuppy UpdatesQueen City Farm
How We Raise Our Puppies at Queen City Farm
Every Australian Shepherd puppy born at Queen City Farm is raised right here in our home — close to the rhythms of family, nature, and everyday life.
Puppy DevelopmentENSSocialization
How to Choose a Responsible Australian Shepherd Breeder: Red Flags & What to Expect
Every breeder claims their puppies are healthy. Here's how to tell who's actually doing the work — and who's cutting corners.
Responsible BreedingHealth TestingGetting a Puppy
Should You Get Two Australian Shepherd Puppies From the Same Litter?
Double the joy, double the puppy kisses — but raising littermates in a high-drive working breed is rarely as simple as it sounds.
Breed EducationTraining TipsLittermate Syndrome
Fall on the Farm: A Season of Gratitude & Growth
2025 was a year of transition, of big moves and bigger dreams — and we couldn't be more grateful to be exactly where we are now.
Farm UpdatesFarm LifeQueen City Farm
Ali x Aubrey: Upcoming Australian Shepherd Litter at Queen City Farm
We are thrilled to share that Ali and Aubrey are expecting a litter — the first Australian Shepherd litter born at Queen City Farm.
Litter AnnouncementsAustralian ShepherdsHealth Testing
Our First Dog Show Experience with Lyra: Starting Our Australian Shepherd Journey
From nervous first-timers to championship celebrations — how Lyra earned her titles and taught us what it means to show Australian Shepherds.
Australian ShepherdsConformation ShowsBreed Standard