Northern Kentucky's Local Aussie Breeder
Queen City Farm is a 50-acre working farm in Falmouth, Kentucky — Pendleton County, 30 to 50 minutes from most NKY cities. We are your local, AKC-registered, fully health-tested Australian Shepherd breeder.
Whether it's a puppy being raised inside our home or a hog rooting through our forest paddock, every animal at Queen City Farm is raised with welfare, transparency, and respect. Low-stress handling, no shortcuts — and as a local NKY breeder, you can come see it for yourself.
What We Do
Whether you're looking for a well-bred Australian Shepherd puppy, a freezer full of pasture-raised pork or chicken, or a whole lamb share — Queen City Farm is the local choice for Northern Kentucky families.
Health-tested, well-socialized, AKC-registered Australian Shepherds — OFA hips and elbows, CAER eye-certified by a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist, and full genetic panels through Embark and UC Davis. We title our dogs in AKC and UKC conformation, FastCAT, and trick dog. We are the local Australian Shepherd breeder for Northern Kentucky families.
Pasture-raised pork — our hogs root and forage in wooded paddocks, raised without routine antibiotics or hormones. Whole and half hog shares with all-in pricing (processing, smoking, and packaging included). Most of NKY is within our 60-mile Heritage share delivery zone.
Pasture-raised chicken — birds rotate on fresh grass in mobile shelters, raised without routine antibiotics or hormones. Whole birds and chicken shares for NKY families, with farm pickup or Heritage-tier delivery to most of the NKY metro.
Pasture-raised, rotationally grazed lamb — mild, clean, and beautifully butchered. Whole and half lamb shares with all-in pricing, plus optional organ meat and soup bones for raw-feeding NKY dog owners. Heritage delivery covers most of the Northern Kentucky metro.
Across Northern Kentucky
These are the NKY cities most of our families come from, with drive times to the farm. Almost all of NKY is 30 to 50 minutes from us — an easy pickup-day round trip.
about 50 minutes from the farm
An easy run up US-27 to I-275 west — one of the most common pickup-day drives we see.
about 45 minutes from the farm
Straight up US-27 from the farm — a comfortable drive even at the end of a long pickup day.
about 45 minutes from the farm
Right next door to Covington — same easy US-27 corridor, often combined with riverfront plans for the day.
about 40 minutes from the farm
One of the closer NKY cities to the farm — most Independence families turn pickup day into a half-day visit.
about 45 minutes from the farm
An easy drive through the Kenton County corridor — well within an after-work visit on long-evening weekdays.
about 45 minutes from the farm
Quick access via I-275 and US-27. Edgewood and Crestview Hills families have been part of our placements from the start.
Erlanger, Crescent Springs, Crestview Hills, Fort Wright, Union, Hebron, Burlington, and the rest of the NKY metro are all within the same easy drive — and well within our pasture-raised pork and lamb delivery zone.
Every Australian Shepherd in our breeding program is OFA-tested for hips and elbows, CAER eye certified by a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist, and DNA paneled through Embark and UC Davis. Every hog and lamb is raised without routine antibiotics or hormones, processed at a small USDA-inspected facility, and traceable back to the paddock it came from. Health and honesty aren't optional here.
Why Queen City Farm
We are Northern Kentucky. The farm is in Pendleton County, 30 to 50 minutes from most NKY cities — your puppy is raised in your own region, by people you can actually visit before you commit.
Every Australian Shepherd in our breeding program is OFA tested for hips and elbows, CAER eye certified by a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist, and genetically paneled through Embark and UC Davis. No surprises down the line.
Our dogs earn UKC and AKC conformation titles, FastCAT, trick dog, and basic obedience credentials. Structure and temperament — not just looks.
Puppies grow up around livestock, sights, sounds, and surfaces — building the confidence and adaptability that NKY families need whether they live downtown, in the suburbs, or further out.
Because we are local, NKY families do not have to fly across the country to meet their breeder. Come walk the farm, meet the parents, and see how the puppies are raised — before you ever put down a deposit.
Lifetime breeder support for our puppy families — health questions, training advice, and an open door if life ever changes. We answer the phone for the life of the dog.
NKY FAQ
Yes. Queen City Farm is based in Falmouth, Kentucky — Pendleton County, just south of the Cincinnati metro — and we are Northern Kentucky's local Australian Shepherd breeder. Most NKY families are 30 to 50 minutes from the farm, and many are repeat customers, friends, or referrals from the local NKY community.
We are roughly 40 minutes from Independence, 45 minutes from Covington, Newport, Fort Mitchell, and Edgewood, and about 50 minutes from Florence. The drive is straightforward — US-27 south from I-275 connects most of NKY directly to Falmouth.
Absolutely — and we encourage it. Because we are local, visiting the farm is realistic for NKY families in a way it is not for buyers across the country. Come walk the property, meet the parents, see how puppies are raised, and ask every question you have. Reach out through our contact form to schedule.
Puppy pickup happens at the farm in Falmouth by appointment. NKY families typically drive out for pickup day — many turn it into an afternoon, tour the farm, and meet our older dogs. We also do video calls and home introductions in the weeks leading up to pickup so you feel ready by the time pickup day arrives.
We do not ship puppies — every puppy is met by their family in person. For Northern Kentucky families this is not an obstacle at all; the drive is short and pickup day is part of the experience.
Because the breeder you choose shapes the dog you live with for the next 12 plus years. Full health testing (OFA hips and elbows, CAER eyes by a board-certified ophthalmologist, and a genetic panel through Embark and UC Davis), titled parents, on-farm socialization, and a written lifetime return-to-breeder contract are not standard everywhere. Many of our NKY families say they wish they had come to us first.
Look for a breeder who health-tests every dog they breed — hips and elbows through OFA, eyes examined by a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist, and a genetic panel through Embark and UC Davis — and who shows you the results. Good breeders raise puppies underfoot with early socialization, prove their dogs in the show ring or dog sports, welcome you to meet the parents in person, and back every puppy with a written contract and lifetime return-to-breeder support. We walk through the full checklist — and the red flags worth walking away from — in our guide to choosing a responsible breeder.
No, and neither does anyone else — those labels are marketing, not real breeds. The only AKC-recognized smaller breed in the Aussie family is the Miniature American Shepherd, which is a separate breed entirely. We breed AKC-registered Australian Shepherds.
Most of NKY is inside our 60-mile Heritage share delivery zone, so we can bring your hog or lamb share straight to your door. Farm pickup is always available, and Saturday pickup at our Pendleton County farmers market booth is another option for NKY families.
New to choosing a breeder? Read our guide to how to choose a responsible Australian Shepherd breeder — the questions to ask, the health testing to expect, and the red flags to avoid.
Curious about "Mini" or "Toy" Aussies? Read why "Mini" and "Toy" Aussies aren't a real breed.
Whether it's a puppy, pork, or lamb — we'd love to hear from NKY families.
Questions? Get in touch with us.