Are Australian Shepherds Good Farm Dogs?
Australian Shepherds look the part of the classic farm dog — but the honest answer is more nuanced. From a working farm that raises Aussies alongside hogs, lambs, and poultry, here is what to actually expect.
Queen City Farm
Health-Tested. Well-Socialized. Purpose-Bred.
Australian Shepherds raised with intention on our 50-acre working farm in Northern Kentucky.
Our Approach
Breeding With Intention
Every breeding decision we make starts with structure, health, and temperament. Our dogs are OFA tested for hips and elbows, CAER eye certified, and fully paneled through Embark and UC Davis for genetic health.
We title our dogs in various venues — UKC Conformation, FastCAT, Trick Dog, Basic Obedience, and more. Our program is built on transparency, integrity, and a genuine love for the Australian Shepherd.
The Queen City Difference
Our Story
A 50-Acre Working Farm
Nestled in the rolling hills of Falmouth, Kentucky, Queen City Farm is home to Australian Shepherds, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, chickens, quail, and honeybees. Our puppies grow up surrounded by livestock, nature, and daily enrichment — giving them the best possible start to life.
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Interested in a Puppy?
We'd love to hear from you. Check our available puppies or submit an application to join our waitlist for an upcoming litter.
From the Blog
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How Many Puppies Do Australian Shepherds Have in a Litter?
Australian Shepherds typically have six to seven puppies — but the real range is wider than most people expect. Here is what is normal, what affects litter size, and how breeders count puppies before they are even born.
What Were Australian Shepherds Bred For?
Despite the name, the Australian Shepherd was not bred in Australia. Here is the real history of the breed — what it was developed to do, and why that working heritage still shapes the dog you bring home today.
Where Our Puppies Go Home
Australian Shepherd Families Across the Midwest
We're a Northern Kentucky Australian Shepherd breeder placing puppies with families across Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Most families turn pickup day into a visit — meeting the parents, walking the farm, and seeing how their puppy was raised.
Australian Shepherd Puppies Near Cincinnati, OH
30 minutes from the farm
Australian Shepherd Puppies Near Indianapolis, IN
2.5 hours from the farm
Australian Shepherd Puppies Near Lexington, KY
1.5 hours from the farm
Australian Shepherd Puppies Near Louisville, KY
2 hours from the farm
Australian Shepherd Puppies Near Columbus, OH
2.5 hours from the farm
Australian Shepherd Puppies Near Dayton, OH
1.5 hours from the farm