Smokin’ Aces Aussies

06/03/2026

✨ Queenie is almost 6 months old! ✨

It’s hard to believe how much this sweet girl has grown! These photos show her before and after having her ears glued down.

Many people ask why Australian Shepherd breeders sometimes glue ears, so here’s a little explanation:

Australian Shepherds are traditionally known for their expressive button ears, where the ear folds forward and breaks slightly above the skull. While rose ears are also accepted in the breed standard for conformation, many breeders prefer the classic button ear look.

As puppies grow and teethe, their ears can do all sorts of funny things! During this stage, we may temporarily glue the ears to help encourage the desired ear set while the cartilage is still developing. The process is painless, does not hurt the puppy, and is only done for a short period during growth.

Queenie has been such a good sport through the process, and we are loving how she is maturing! 💕🐾

Drop a ❤️ if you’ve been enjoying watching Queenie grow up with us!

06/02/2026

🐾 Raleigh’s Pregnancy Journey: Week 1 🐾

We are so excited to begin following Raleigh’s pregnancy journey with all of you!

Raleigh and Paxton have had several successful ties, and now we begin the waiting game. While we won’t know for sure if puppies are on the way for a few more weeks, a lot is already happening behind the scenes.

🧬 During Week 1, fertilization takes place and the tiny embryos begin dividing and growing. They are making their way toward the uterus, where they will eventually implant and continue developing.

🐶 Raleigh is feeling great and acting completely normal. At this stage, there are usually no visible signs of pregnancy, but exciting things may already be happening on a microscopic level!

📅 Estimated Due Date: August 3rd, 2026

Follow along each week as we track Raleigh’s journey and the development of her potential puppies from tiny embryos all the way to delivery day! ❤️🐾

06/01/2026

🐾✨ UPCOMING LITTER ANNOUNCEMENT! ✨🐾

We are excited to announce a repeat pairing between Raleigh and Paxton 💕 This proven cross has already produced confident, well-balanced puppies with outstanding temperaments and wonderful versatility.

Stay tuned for updates!

👉 Visit our website to join the interest list or reserve your spot!

https://smokinacesaussies.godaddysites.com/upcoming-litters-2

05/31/2026

Something exciting is coming… 👀

05/27/2026

✨ Luna had a spa day today, so of course we had to have a little photoshoot after! 🐾✨

Fresh, fluffy, and feeling herself! We are obsessed with this girl and her sweet quirky personality! 🤍

05/22/2026

Website update at Smokin Aces Aussies! 🐾

Our breeding plans for the rest of the year are now live, along with new flyers for our upcoming litters.

You’ll also find updated genetic testing results for our girls, plus a new spot to join our email list so you never miss a litter or available puppy.

Go take a look and stay tuned. Exciting things are coming! 🐶

We are a small family breeding program dedicated to raising healthy, high-quality Australian Shepherd puppies. Our puppies are AKC registered and come from genetic-tested parents. Our puppies are raised in a family environment and receive the best care and attention. We take pride in producing healt...

05/14/2026

Chip is smiling ear to ear for the car ride while Queenie is clearly questioning all of his excitement 😂🐾

05/12/2026

Friendly reminder as the weather warms up don’t forget to keep up with your dogs flea/tick prevention and routine deworming! 🐾

Australian Shepherds have very thick coats that fleas and ticks absolutely love to hide in, so staying on top of prevention is especially important for them. Dogs should be dewormed every 3 months or kept on a monthly preventative such as NexGard for easy year round protection.

A little prevention goes a long way in keeping our pups healthy, comfortable, and happy ❤️