By Design ACD
- Lewisville, OH
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Heather R., the breeder behind By Design ACD located in Lewisville, OH. Each Australian Cattle Dog at By Design is carefully selected for its intelligence, structure, agility, stamina, and innate herding instinct. We focus on the dogs that not only meet high standards of physical and mental ability but also possess the drive to serve with loyalty and purpose.
Q. & A. with Heather
Why did you start breeding?
At By Design ACD, we understand that great working dogs are created intentionally they are bred with purpose and designed to fulfill the role they were always destined for. Whether herding cattle on vast ranches or performing in competitive trials, or in the confirmation show ring, our dogs are designed for the job.What makes your program special?
Our philosophy is simple: these dogs are more than companions; they are partners, bred to work, thrive, and do what they were always meant to do. We are all, in some way, chosen for our purpose. At By Design, we choose to create dogs that are designed to fulfill their destiny as working partners—strong, capable, and always ready for the job.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue speckled and red speckled. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Grange
Went homeMale
Sassi
Went homeFemale
Vi
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Heather
Heather 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
“Pricing starts $2800. Contact Heather for quote. Non-refundable deposit. Final payment due at the time of pickup and prior to transport.”
Contract & health guarantee
Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather 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 in new places
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heather.
Breeder's location
Meet in Lewisville, OH
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Cleveland Hopkins Airport
Meet in Cincinnati, OH
More about Heather
Club memberships
Heather is a member of Australian Cattle Dog Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Blue Ribbon Breeder .
Heather has been a member of Good Dog for 11 months
Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Heather’s links
Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder
By Design ACD 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
Bella, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About Bella
Bella is a female Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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.
CC, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About CC
CC comes to us from Big Sycamore Kennel, she is high in drive and intelligence. CC has excelled in dock diving and rally as well as herding on the farm. CC achieved her herding instinct title at our 2024 ACDCA National Specialty. CC is AKC registered and clear in her health testing. Elbow - Normal Hips - Good PLL - Clear/Normal PRA - Clear/Normal Puppies are clear in health testing by parentage
Great health testing
Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
By Design ACD 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.
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), 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).
