Sunshine Shepherds

Family-Raised Australian Shepherds in Michigan

🌞 Welcome to Sunshine Shepherds

We are a small, family-centered program in West Michigan raising AKC Australian Shepherds in the heart of our home.

Our puppies grow up around kids, crafts, daily routines, and gentle structure — creating soft, steady, emotionally attuned Aussies perfect for families.

Our Girls

warm, patient, gentle

🐾 Meet Penny

Penny is our calm, gentle girl who loves nothing more than being close to her people. She’s soft, sweet, and always drops the ball neatly into your hand for another throw. Her easy temperament and loving nature make her a wonderful mama and an ideal foundation for family-friendly puppies.

Penny is AKC registered, with a temperament we are proud to pass on — balanced, intuitive, and deeply people-focused.

Clever, Affectionate & Spirited

🐾 Meet Skye

She’s playful, curious, and just a little too smart for her own good. Skye has mastered opening unlocked doors - without permission and believes every crumb belongs to her by divine right.
Despite her mischievous streak, Skye is affectionate, people-focused, and incredibly devoted.

Skye is AKC registered, her puppies are expected to shine with confidence, smarts, and a joyful, energetic heart.

aussie with new litter in whelping box

🍕✨ The Eras Pizza Litter made their debut! 🍕✨

If timing is everything, this crew understood the assignment.

Born on Taylor Swift’s birthday, these pups are already stepping into their own eras — nine new beginnings for nine lucky families.

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Our Puppies

Temperament Expectation

Family-friendly, soft, people-oriented, moderate energy, emotionally attuned.

Adoption Information

Puppies will be ready to go home early February 2026

We will be accepting deposits after puppies are born.
Your deposit secures:

  • Your place in the picking order
  • Weekly photo & video updates
  • Early access to puppy selection
  • Exclusive communication with us as your puppy develops.

Balance due upon arrival of puppy pick-up.

How They're Raised

  • ENS & ESI (early stimulation)
  • Daily handling with kids
  • Household desensitization
  • Beginning potty training
  • Crate introduction
  • Confidence building
  • Exposure to surfaces, toys, textures
  • Mom-first, emotionally warm environment

These puppies are raised in the heart of our home — not in a barn, not in a kennel, not in a separate room.

Just love, structure, and softness.

What Comes With Your Puppy

  • Vet exam
  • First vaccines
  • Deworming
  • Small food bag
  • Scented blanket
  • Folder with records & AKC Limited Registration
  • Lifetime breeder support
  • Custom Canvas Tote Bag with your Puppy's photo to carry it all home.

Join the Waitlist!

Joining the waitlist is free and simply adds you to our update list. You’ll receive newborn photos, litter details, and early access to available puppies.