Americana Farm
Meet the breeder
I'm Richard & Diane S., the breeder behind Americana Farm located in North Carolina. We strive for functional and correct conformation with equally excellent temperaments. Our pups are working partners on the farm, ranch, trial, and performance field.
Q. & A. with Richard & Diane
Why did you start breeding?
We have had working ACDs for 40+ years but never were breeders until this exceptional dog proved himself worthy. His first litter was born in October 2020 and other matings to screened females are planned.What makes your program special?
Adhering to the national club standard for all recommended health screening tests is paramount to our dogs’ wellbeing and our personal integrity. For this reason, this sire is fully tested and all results are published online at the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) administered by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red mottled, red speckled, and blue. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Richard & Diane
Richard & Diane has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Connect with Richard & Diane to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Richard & Diane may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Richard & Diane offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Richard & Diane directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Richard & Diane.
Breeder’s location
Meet in North Carolina
Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Richard & Diane can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Richard & Diane
Club memberships
Richard & Diane is a member of Del-Bay Herding Club, American Herding Breed Association, United States Lancashire Heeler Club, Mid-Florida Australian Cattle Dog Fanciers, North Georgia All Breed Herding Dog Association, Piedmont Border Collie Association , and Australian Cattle Dog Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
USLHC Herding Committee, CHIC Certified, ACDCA Herding Committee.
Richard & Diane has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Richard & Diane was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Richard & Diane is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Americana Farm meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Litter and program updates
Richard & Diane S.
Program update on 25 June •Litter expected 7.11.2025
Parent dogs
Cate, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About Cate
Cate is a strong working dog, especially heady and tenacious on cattle, but easy to live with and gets along with people and dogs alike.
Kuper, dad
Australian Cattle Dog
About Kuper
Kuper is a male Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Richard & Diane decided to make him part of their program. Richard & Diane has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Dentition, Patellar Luxation, +8 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Americana Farm reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Australian Cattle Dogs.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Cardiac Evaluation
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Brucellosis, Dentition, Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 4 (rcd4), Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
