I'm Tracy C., the breeder behind Carben Copy located in Weatherford, TX. We offer top-quality Australian Kelpie and Australian Cattle Dog puppies for families who share the same love and passion that we do for these lovely companions. We breed puppies with a focus on outstanding temperament, health, form, and function. We are 100% committed to the quality of our program! To aid with this we must speak to all potential puppy families in person and all puppies must be spayed or neutered.
Q. & A. with Tracy
Why did you start breeding?
My parents raised German Shepherds for over 25 years. I grew up going to work with my mother at Liebestraum Kennel and numerous training clubs. As an adult, I met my first ACD at a horse show and knew instantly this would be my breed. Fifteen years later I met my first Kelpie and again, instantly fell in love. It's been a passion, a commitment, and a pleasure to live with, work with, and share these dogs ever since!
What makes your program special?
Our values, our knowledge, and our unwavering commitment make our program special. The hours we spend studying dogs, pedigrees, and researching is almost unfathomable. Every breeding is purposeful and no compromises will do. We also apply our clinical backgrounds bringing a unique perspective to understanding the impact of genetics, environment, nutrition, supplementation, and handling on raising top-quality puppies.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Australian Cattle Dog puppies include 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 Tracy
Tracy 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
Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,200 - $4,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Deposits are non-refundable if you change your mind. However, if we do not have a puppy for you the deposit will be returned. We do not accept deposits via Good Dog and must speak directly to all potential puppy families. Thank you!”
Contract & health guarantee
Tracy 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 Tracy 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 Tracy directly.
Carben Copy 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 health testing
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Kelpie
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Carben Copy 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.
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.
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).