Our Dogs | Shepherd Farms of Alabama

The dogs we raise

English Aussies

Intelligence, loyalty, and a sweet disposition—the qualities we cherish in our dogs.

Why this pairing?

At Shepherd Farms, we’re dedicated to raising Australian Shepherd–English Shepherd puppies with thoughtful attention to temperament and disposition. Our farm family includes two females and one male. Our English–Australian Shepherd pairing brings together a purebred English Shepherd mother and a purebred Australian Shepherd father.

This pairing is intentional. We value the intelligence, loyalty, and herding heritage of both breeds, and we thoughtfully pair them with temperament and disposition in mind. Our goal is to raise sweet-natured, friendly, devoted companions who can enjoy life alongside people and other animals. A loving start and careful socialization matter just as much as the pairing itself.

These are active, intelligent dogs, and each puppy has a personality of its own. We love helping families get to know them and consider which puppy may suit their home and daily life.

Mark holding two Shepherd Farms puppies beside the barn — A little farm life. A lot of love.

Meet the parents

Our farm family.

Two moms and one dad, each with a place in the heart of Shepherd Farms.

Mom · Purebred English Shepherd

Lady Boots

Lady Boots is one of our two females here at Shepherd Farms.

Her upcoming litter is expected around November 18, 2026.

Litter details & waiting list

Mom · Purebred English Shepherd

Buckle

Her registered name is Miss Buckle Bunny, but around the farm we call her Buckle. She is our tri-colored, purebred English Shepherd and our other female.

Pictured here with puppies from a previous litter.

Dad · Purebred Australian Shepherd

Blue

Meet Blue, our blue merle boy and the dad of our English–Australian Shepherd puppies.

Mark cuddling two sleepy puppies under a blanket at home — Raised in our home, with care from the beginning.

A loving start

Care begins here.

We believe a wonderful family companion begins with the care and early work of the breeder. Our puppies are raised in a home setting, with gentle handling and socialization from birth.

As their eyes and ears open, we introduce them to a variety of everyday sights and sounds at an age-appropriate pace. We work to give each puppy a foundation for confidence as they discover the world around them.

From quiet cuddles to the activity of family life, our aim is simple: give every puppy a thoughtful, loving start before they join their new family.

Raised with love, in our family

Little paws. Real farm moments.

Memories from previous litters—cuddles, checkups, and the joy of growing up on the farm. For current availability, see our litter updates below.

Our blue-eyed Shepherd Farms puppy resting among clover and little flowers — A little blue-eyed sweetness.

A first puppy checkup

A look back at a four-week-old litter’s first visit to the vet.

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Puppy cuddles on the farm

Southern farm life, little paws, and a loving start.

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The mess washes off. The memories don’t.

Muddy paws and happy hearts—a glimpse of puppy life at Shepherd Farms.

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Our dog photo library

Little beginnings.
Life as they grow.

Browse puppy memories and see our dogs enjoying life with their families.

Puppy Photos

Sweet moments from previous litters.

Two light-colored Shepherd Farms puppies resting together — A little puppy sweetness.

Past Shepherd Farms puppies nestled together — Every puppy, a personality.

A basket full of Shepherd Farms puppies outdoors — Little beginnings, lots of love.

A blue-eyed puppy resting in the car — A little companion.

A light-colored blue-eyed puppy being gently held — Little paws, big personality.

A litter of Shepherd Farms puppies together in a wagon — A wagon full of puppy love.

A black, tan and white puppy being held outdoors — A sweet little face.

A puppy with its tongue out being cuddled outdoors — Happy puppy moments.

A smiling young woman holding a puppy on the farm — Loved from the beginning.

A merle puppy relaxing on a wood floor at home — Making themselves at home.

A blue-eyed merle puppy peeking out from beneath a curtain — A curious little explorer.

A merle puppy looking up from a wood floor — Looking up with love.

A black, tan and white puppy sitting at a veterinary visit — Care for every little one.

A black and white puppy relaxing in green grass — Growing up on the farm.

A blue-eyed merle puppy resting among clover — A little clover, a little sweetness.

A black and white puppy smiling outdoors — A happy little face.

A black and tan puppy beside a yellow tennis ball — Ready to play.

A light merle puppy receiving a gentle cuddle at home — Little moments of love.

Two black and tan puppies sitting together on a porch chair — Porch time together.

Mark holding a merle puppy beside the farm trees — In loving hands.

A light-colored puppy being held outdoors — A little puppy sweetness.

Two tiny puppies snuggled together on a pink blanket — The sweetest little beginnings.

A brown and white puppy being held near the barn — A little farm friend.

A merle puppy resting against a fluffy blanket — Soft blankets, sleepy paws.

A black and white merle puppy nestled against a fluffy blanket — A cozy little cuddle.

A brown and white blue-eyed puppy in a basket beside the barn — A basket of sweetness.

A blue-eyed merle puppy sitting in a wicker basket near the barn — Little paws at the barn.

Two tiny brown and white puppies cuddled together on a pink blanket — Snuggled up together.

Two tiny puppies being held together outdoors — Two little bundles of joy.

A brown and white puppy with bright blue eyes — A sweet blue-eyed companion.

A light merle puppy resting on a fluffy blanket — A soft place to rest.

A black and white merle puppy sitting on a fluffy blanket — A little puppy portrait.

A smiling man holding a black and tan puppy outdoors — A puppy and a smile.

A blue-eyed black, tan and white puppy being cuddled — Little paws, loving hands.

A puppy sleeping on its back on the porch — A little porch nap.

A black and tan puppy sitting beside a log outdoors — A little outdoor explorer.

A black, tan and white puppy sitting in someone’s lap — A lap full of love.

A light brown blue-eyed puppy being held — A bright little face.

A merle puppy resting on colorful fabric — A cozy little moment.

A black and tan puppy on a colorful blanket — Sweet puppy days.

Two puppies sitting together on a porch chair — Porch pals.

A light merle puppy with blue eyes being held indoors — Those sweet puppy eyes.

Three puppies in a festive box in front of a Christmas tree — A little Christmas joy.

Three tiny brown puppies resting together on a wooden crate — Three little farm friends.

A black and tan puppy in a holiday portrait — Holiday puppy sweetness.

A merle puppy sitting on a festive Christmas box — A little bundle of Christmas joy.

Puppies playing outside near a small dog shelter — Discovering the world together.

A smiling woman holding three puppies at a veterinary office — Care and cuddles.

A sleepy merle puppy nestled in a blanket beside greenery — Sleepy puppy sweetness.

A merle puppy curled up asleep in a blanket — A cozy little nap.

A group of puppies snuggled together in colorful little outfits — A whole basket of love.

Four puppy portraits arranged together in a collage — Every puppy, a personality.

A brown and white puppy with its tongue out being held — A happy little hello.

A black and white merle puppy sitting in hay — Little farm beginnings.

A merle puppy looking forward from a bed of hay — A little barn-side portrait.

A brown and white puppy with blue eyes sitting in hay — Sweet eyes, little paws.

A brown and white puppy sitting in hay near the barn — Growing up on the farm.

A group of puppies exploring outdoors beside a tree and fence — Discovering farm life together.

A small brown puppy being gently held near the barn — A little bundle of love.

Puppies gathered behind a small outdoor fence — A gathering of little farm friends.

A black and tan puppy being held with its tongue out — Puppy smiles.

Puppies gathered together at the front of a carrier — A whole lot of little paws.

Puppies looking through an outdoor fence with the red barn behind them — Little farm friends.

A merle puppy sleeping in the grass beside a fence — Rest after a little exploring.

A black and tan puppy sitting on an orange outdoor chair — A happy little hello.

Puppies peeking through the outdoor fence — Curious little faces.

Grown Dogs

Loved companions, growing up in their family homes.

Ruger grown up, sitting beside a tree — Ruger, all grown up.

Ruger relaxing indoors beside a window — Ruger, right at home.

Ruger enjoying a car ride — Along for the ride with Ruger.

Bruin sitting on a couch in his family’s home — Bruin, John’s best buddy.

A family smiling with their grown Shepherd Farms dogs outside their home — Part of the family.

A woman cuddling two grown dogs on a couch — Still our cuddle buddies.

A man sitting on porch steps with his dog — At home, together.

Two adult Shepherd Farms dogs sitting side by side indoors — Companions for life.

A grown dog resting on a pink bed — A favorite place to rest.

A man relaxing on a couch with his grown dogs — A couch full of love.

A merle adult dog stretched out beside baskets indoors — Making themselves at home.

An adult merle dog looking out a window — Watching the world go by.

A grown merle dog sitting outdoors beside its person — From little paws to loyal companions.

A brown and white grown dog resting on a bed — That sweet face, all grown up.

Two happy adult dogs looking up indoors — Happy faces, happy homes.

Three grown dogs gathered together in their family home — A little pack of love.

Three adult dogs sitting together on an upholstered chair — There is always room for one more.

A black and white adult dog resting in tall green grass — A little time in the sunshine.

An adult merle dog sitting on a camouflage seat — Always ready to come along.

A grown merle dog relaxing indoors beside an armchair — Settling into family life.

A woman cuddling her black and white dog on a couch — Loved just as much, all grown up.

A happy tricolor dog sitting beside a wooden table — A friendly face at home.

A merle dog lying on its back in the grass beside its person — A happy moment outdoors.

A tricolor adult dog wearing a red leash indoors — A loyal companion.

A smiling tricolor dog being petted indoors — That joyful little grin.

A merle dog looking up from a carpeted floor — Ready for the next adventure.

A woman crouching with her dog in the snow — Making winter memories together.

An adult merle dog resting in the snow — A snowy day to explore.

A tricolor dog walking through snow — Winter walks and wagging tails.

Photos are memories from previous litters. For current availability, visit Upcoming Litters.

More photos from around the farm

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Blue, Buckle and Lady Boots standing together at the farm gate — Blue, Buckle & Lady Boots

Blue lying in the snow — Blue on a snowy farm day

Shepherd Farms dogs sitting on the truck tailgate — Along for the ride

Our dogs enjoying time with family outdoors — Everyday farm companions

Mark with Blue in the truck — Blue & Mark

Mark giving the dogs affection on the porch — A porch full of love

From their families

In their own words.

Millie Jane, Lindsey and Reed’s puppy, wearing a pink harness at home — Sweet Millie Jane · loved by Lindsey & Reed

A Troy Fest meeting. A new best friend.

Meet Millie Jane

My name is Lindsey! My boyfriend, Reed, and I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Mark and Mrs. Misti at Troy Fest 2024 in Troy, Alabama!
It was a normal weekend, and I was checking in on Reed as he was working the fest with Troy FD. I had been walking around, just looking at all the booths everyone had set up, when I spotted Mr. Mark and Mrs. Misti with their wagon full of pups! At the time, Reed and I had no intention of looking for a new family member, but we knew we wanted one in the future. Well… they just kept getting closer to where we were, and I just had to go see the precious pups! Then, we found our sweet Millie Jane!!
Mr. Mark, Mrs. Misti, and their team made getting her such a fun and easy experience! As young people getting into buying a dog, that’s just what we needed, and I’m so blessed we found them! There was no hassle during the process of actually paying or receiving MJ whatsoever. They are truly the sweetest people ever, and the love they have for their dogs just radiates off of them! Thanks to them, we now have a new best friend who keeps us going all the time, and we couldn’t love her more!
— Lindsey

Destin’s puppy beside the pasture fence, with goats in the background — A farm beginning. A family to love.

From our farm to their family

A puppy—and a friendship.

Our experience purchasing a puppy from Misti and Mark was 10/10! The love and care they have for their animals is unmatched. We are thankful that we found a breeder that has top-notch values and provides the best environment to bring up these sweet animals. The communication from Misti and Mark, transition of our pup from their farm to our home, and support during the whole process has been seamless! The only thing better than being able to take our perfect puppy home to our two little boys, was getting to form a friendship with Misti and Mark.
— Destin

Millie cuddled by her new family outdoors — Millie with her family.

Loved from the very beginning

The perfect addition.

Shepherd Farms is truly outstanding! We are incredibly grateful to have met Mrs. Misti and her husband. They made sure to send us plenty of pictures of our sweet puppy and were always incredibly kind whenever we interacted with them. It’s evident that they genuinely love each and every puppy with all their hearts. Millie is the perfect addition to our family—she loves to play, learns quickly, enjoys being outside, and is very friendly and loving. She is also very good with kids! Our experience has been nothing short of amazing, all thanks to Shepherd Farms. We are truly blessed to have met such an amazing family!
— Hannah

Ruger as a blue-eyed puppy resting in clover — Ruger · little beginnings, a whole lot of personality.

Ruger grown up, sitting beside a tree in the yard — Ruger · little beginnings, a whole lot of personality.

Growing up with his family

Ruger hit the jackpot.

I just have to share how pleased we are with our sweet little man Ruger! He is such a great addition to our family. He’s smart, lovable, has a wonderful disposition, plays well with our other animals (though the horses are still a little intimidating) and has become our Millie’s playmate and shadow. He loves to cuddle and is quite the couch potato.
If you’re in the market for a truly wonderful pet, I highly recommend Shepherd Farms . Misti and Mark have been wonderful to work with. It’s obvious they love their animals and take great strides in finding them loving homes. I’m a little biased but I’d say our Ruger hit the jackpot! It’s his (and Maggie’s) world, we’re just living in it!!!
— Joette

Bruin, John’s black, tan, and white dog, sitting on a couch — Bruin · John’s best buddy.

A dear companion

Meet Bruin

We got a puppy from these wonderful people. I recently had to put my best friend down due to illness. My Daughter and Wife got me a beautiful Australian Shepherd who has definitely helped me with the sadness of losing my Chow, Rosie. Thank You Very Much!
“He's my best buddy and not a mean bone in his little body.”
— John

Megan and Alli enjoying an outing beside the water — Megan & Alli · adventures together.

A surprise worth waiting for

Meet Alli

Earlier this year, I began the search for my fourteen-year-old daughter’s first puppy…at least, the first puppy that was to be ALL hers. She’s a capable, attentive, and responsible girl who had been begging for years for a puppy all her own.
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Having loved an Aussiedoodle in the past (with all my heart), I knew that some variation of Aussie was what I was after. I came across the Shepherd Farms Facebook page as I was browsing one day, and was immediately smitten with the most interesting , adorable litter of puppies. I had never seen Aussie or English shepherds with such beautiful markings, and with such an interesting mix of features from both parents. All were adorable, but one in particular snagged my heart - a little Merle baby with gorgeous blue eyes.
I contacted Misti and set up a day to head to the farm and meet the puppies. I pulled up to a lovely home place and the most handsome male Aussie met me at the gate (sire) with his piercing blue eyes. Mark and Misti welcomed me and introduced me to the dam and the “aunt” as well…all friendly, healthy, and obviously very loved. I spent some time with all the puppies, and bonding with the little lady whose photos had caught my eye. By the time I left, I was ready to take three or four home with me!
Over the next few weeks, Misti kept in contact and sent me photos and videos regularly to update me on vet visits and general puppy fun. She and Mark were gracious enough to hold my puppy until my daughter’s school year was over (an extra week or so), because I had not told her she was getting this surprise and I needed her to be readily available for her new responsibility. The night I brought Alli home, my daughter (along with the rest of our kids) was beyond elated. She immediately bonded with the kids and our two adult dogs, without issue.
Since she came to us, Alli has effortlessly claimed a place in our family. She is smart, fun, and easy to train. She loves to snuggle as much as she loves to play. She is a friend to every dog she meets. I absolutely couldn’t have chosen a better breed.
The experience we had with Shepherd Farms was better than I can describe. Misti and Mark are honest, loving people who treat their dogs like family. I have told so many people how smitten I am with this breed and with this farm, and they deserve all the recognition and success!
— Megan

Litter updates

Upcoming litters

Lady Boots’ upcoming litter

We’re looking forward to welcoming Lady Boots’ puppies! Her litter is expected around November 18, 2026, based on 65 days after September 14. The arrival date is an estimate; we’ll share updates and puppy photos as the time draws near.

EXPECTED AROUND NOVEMBER 18, 2026

Join our puppy waiting list

Interested in early updates? Message us on Facebook and ask to join the waiting list for Lady Boots’ litter. Please include your name, preferred contact details, and a little about your home or farm and what you’re looking for in a puppy.

You’re welcome to send us questions there, too. A waiting-list inquiry does not commit you to purchasing a puppy.

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A basket full of Shepherd Farms puppies resting together outdoors

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From the country club to the farm

Watch how our story began.

A little laughter and a big change—leaving the suburbs for farm life.

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Farm raised.
Family loved.

English Aussies

Why this pairing?

Our farm family.

Lady Boots

Buckle

Blue

Shepherd Dogs of Shepherd Farms

Care begins here.

Little paws. Real farm moments.

A first puppy checkup

Puppy cuddles on the farm

The mess washes off. The memories don’t.

Little beginnings.
Life as they grow.

Puppy Photos

Grown Dogs

In their own words.

Meet Millie Jane

A puppy—and a friendship.

The perfect addition.

Ruger hit the jackpot.

Meet Bruin

Meet Alli

Upcoming litters

Lady Boots’ upcoming litter

Join our puppy waiting list

More puppies.
More farm adventures.

Watch how our story began.

Farm raised.Family loved.

English Aussies

Why this pairing?

Our farm family.

Lady Boots

Buckle

Blue

Shepherd Dogs of Shepherd Farms

Care begins here.

Little paws. Real farm moments.

A first puppy checkup

Puppy cuddles on the farm

The mess washes off. The memories don’t.

Little beginnings.Life as they grow.

Puppy Photos

Grown Dogs

In their own words.

Meet Millie Jane

A puppy—and a friendship.

The perfect addition.

Ruger hit the jackpot.

Meet Bruin

Meet Alli

Upcoming litters

Lady Boots’ upcoming litter

Join our puppy waiting list

More puppies.More farm adventures.

Watch how our story began.

Farm raised.
Family loved.

Little beginnings.
Life as they grow.

More puppies.
More farm adventures.