Hello, Gina here

Something to know about me is that I spend most of my time here on our little farmstead, so I actually talk to animals more than people 😊

But I sure do enjoy chit-chatting with humans about animals, and dog talk is always welcome here.

I’m a bit crafty, love decorating, and enjoy filling the yard with pretty flowers. I’m also an overthinker who’s always dreaming up our next project around the farm… something my husband just loves about me 😉

I’m somewhat of a minimalist and try to keep only what we truly need… but when it comes to my animals, I need each of them…

🐶🐈🐴🫏🐮🐇🐣🐐🐷🦙🐑

Most of all, I walk in faith. God is good and has truly blessed me all the days of my life.

Now, pull up a chair… and read more abou us below.  Have a wonderfully blessed day!

Welcome to God’s Little Aussies

Our story doesn’t begin with puppies.

It begins with a quiet belief that every life entrusted to our care matters, and that every chapter of a puppy’s story deserves to be honored—from the day they’re born, to the day they become part of your family.

Here on the Farmstead, we thoughtfully raise Toy, Miniature, and Standard Australian Shepherds, along with carefully developed Aussiedoodles. While our programs may differ in size and breed, they are all guided by the same purpose: to raise companions of sound temperament, thoughtful structure, and hearts that thrive beside their people.

Every puppy is raised with daily care, gentle handling, intentional socialization, and the time to simply be a puppy. We believe matching a puppy with the right family is just as important as raising the puppy itself.

Our own dogs have filled our lives with laughter, comfort, faithful companionship, and countless quiet moments on the porch swing. It is our privilege to pass a little of that joy on to the families who welcome one of our puppies home.

Our porch light is always on, and there’s a forever seat waiting for you at the porch swing. Thank you for being here!
Paul & Gina ♡

Just us here wanting to share living life with an Australian Shepherd with everyone.

Loyal, Intelligent, With Heart as Big as Texas

Sometimes the most meaningful things arrive unexpectedly.

The other day I was searching for a registered name for one of our girls. I asked ChatGPT for a few ideas, and one suggestion stopped me in my tracks:

God’s Little Grace Upon Grace.

It was beautiful.
Beautiful enough that I almost gave it to just one puppy.

Then I realized it was too meaningful to belong to only one.

The phrase “grace upon grace” comes from John 1:16:  “From His fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.”

I’ve thought about those words ever since.
Grace isn’t something we receive once. It isn’t a single moment or a single blessing. It’s God’s continual kindness—fresh for each new day.

Yesterday’s grace carried us through yesterday. Today’s grace is enough for today.

Tomorrow’s grace will be there before we even need it.

One blessing unfolding into another.

One season leading gently into the next.

That’s the kind of life I hope to live.

And as I reflected on it, I realized that’s also our heart behind God’s Little Aussies.

It’s why we keep our puppies a little longer, allowing them more time to mature before joining their families.

It’s why we begin foundation training instead of simply counting the days until they leave.
It’s why we believe every puppy has value, whether they’re eight weeks old or five months old.

It’s why we focus on temperament before trends and companionship before color.

I’ve always wanted this kennel to be about more than raising beautiful Australian Shepherds and Aussiedoodles.

I’ve wanted it to be a place where families experience kindness, honesty, and peace.

Where every puppy is treasured.

Where every family feels welcomed.

Where God’s goodness quietly shines through the little things.

Maybe that’s what Grace Upon Grace has been all along.

Not simply a registered name.

Not just a favorite verse.

But an umbrella over everything we hope to be.

Grace upon grace.

Continual love.

Continual favor.

Blessings unfolding one after another.