Butterfly Butte Australian Cattle Dogs
Meet the breeder
I'm Tatum, the breeder behind Butterfly Butte Australian Cattle Dogs located in Anthem, AZ. We strive to not only breed dogs that are hardworking and driven, yet gentle and loving, but to also produce healthy dogs with sound minds and solid genetics. These dogs are family members first and foremost, and healthy, happy dogs are our main priority.
Q. & A. with Tatum
Why did you start breeding?
Growing up around animals, I always had a passion for working with them. I spent many years wanting to become a vet, and took 4 yrs of Vet Med courses before deciding it was not the career for me. A few years later, after the death of my childhood dog, Scout, I ended up getting an Australian Cattle Dog, Roo, who fueled my passion for working with this breed.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Tatum
Tatum 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
“Price includes health guarantee, first round of vaccinations, deworming, microchip, and puppy socialization. Puppy price varies depending on whether breeding rights are being purchased as well or not.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tatum 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 Tatum 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 Tatum 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 Tatum.
Breeder's location
Meet in Anthem, AZ
1947 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
1951 miles away
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Meet in Albuquerque, NM
1624 miles away
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More about Tatum
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Tatum has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Tatum was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Tatum is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Butterfly Butte 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
Roo, dad
Australian Cattle Dog
About Roo
Roo is a male Australian Cattle Dog almost 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Tatum decided to make him part of their program. Tatum 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
Patellar Luxation, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, +11 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Butterfly Butte 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.
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)
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.
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 Dysplasia 4 (rcd4), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Border Collie Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8 (NCL8), Australian Shepherd Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 12 (NCL12), Australian Cattle Dog Type, Myotonia Congenita, Australian Cattle Dog Type, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cystinuria Type II-A, Australian Cattle Dog Type, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)
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).
