Buffalo Valley AKC Australian Cattle Dogs

Kim R.

Breeder of Australian Cattle Dogs

Unicoi, TN

Meet the breeder

I'm Kim R., the breeder behind Buffalo Valley AKC Australian Cattle Dogs located in Unicoi, TN. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and conformation. As listed above. We strive to produce beautiful and versatile beloved dogs who have gone in many directions. We offer top-quality puppies from carefully planned litters. Our dogs are family members first and foremost. We're passionate, responsible breeders who truly love our dogs.We also only have one to sometimes two liters ayear.

Q. & A. with Kim

Why did you start breeding?
I have luved and had Austrlian cattle dogs since I was a child they were my first dogs and I have been raising and training them for 30 yrs. I luv the breed now as much as I did as a child they are like my children. It still continues to be such an honor to preserve the line of these incredible dogs all the while creating companionship for others. Our focus is to produce the best dogs of the highest quality so that other families can also enjoy the love of an Australian Cattle Dog. We have several references from past and present customers, available upon request and I also prefer to communicate by phone.I luv to get a feel for a possible buyer and I like the buyer to know me !
What makes your program special?
Buffalo Valley AKC Australian Cattle Dogs is a premier breeder of Australian Cattle Dog dogs. Our focus on structure, conformation, and unmatched intelligence brings us to the front of the pack. If you are looking for the perfect furry companion, look no further! We love what we do and truly want the very best for our puppies and their forever families. We have many many references from previous buyers.Our dogs have gone in many directions as workers first and for most to big ranches all over the West. They have made great companions to contestants on the Voice, they have been used on the set of Yellowstone, they are cadaver dogs in New Mexico and they are just great family dogs !
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red mottled and blue. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female

Getting a puppy from Kim

Kim has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

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

Puppy prices include a $200 refundable deposit and between $600 - $2,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Also included are a health guarantee, AKC registration, Vaccinations, deworming schedule from age 2 weeks till pups leave for nrw home.Pups will have wellness checks and wellness transportation check and certification from their veterinarian. Pups will be tested.All though parents are A clear pups are tested individually. Pups are socialized from birth. Puppies will be leashed trained and luv riding in the gator ,to get them ready for transportation and they will also be acclimated to a kennel. Deposits are refunded if somethings happens to the pup on my end. You can put the money towsrds another pup.or receive money back but not if purchaser changes mind.”

Contract & health guarantee

Kim 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 Kim 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 Kim 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
- Enrichment & socialization
  - Various sounds
  - Car rides
  - Surface & tactile stimulation
  - Socialized with children
  - Socialized in new places
  - Daily handling
  - Socialized with other dogs
  - Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
  - Socialized with other animals
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming
  - Vet records
- Extras
  - AKC registration
  - Initial potty training
  - Toys
  - Food & treats
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - Registration
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kim.

Breeder's location

Meet in Unicoi, TN

328 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Tricities

2153 miles away

More about Kim

Kim has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Kim was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Kim is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Buffalo Valley AKC Australian Cattle Dogs 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

Parent dogs

Diesel, dad
Australian Cattle Dog
About Diesel
Diesel is a male Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kim decided to make him part of their program. Kim 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.
Taos, dad
Australian Cattle Dog
About Taos
Taos is a male Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kim decided to make him part of their program. Kim 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.
Precious, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About Precious
Precious is a female Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kim decided to make her part of their program. Kim 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.
Ty, dad
Australian Cattle Dog
About Ty
Ty is very stocky super bred Buzzards old original dogs
Daisy, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About Daisy
Daisy is a female Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kim decided to make her part of their program. Kim 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.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Buffalo Valley AKC Australian Cattle Dogs 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.

PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1), Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Kim to bring home their puppies.

Sabrina F.
Verified owner · May 2024
Kim was fantastic from start to finish! After talking to me, she went above and beyond to make sure that I got the perfect pup! She was very accommodating and I couldn't be happier! So glad that I got one of her pups! When I brought her home, "Turtle" walked into my house for the first time like she'd always lived here and that's when I knew I'd for sure made the right choice!