Carrotwood Australian Shepherds

Acacia S.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Kenton, TN
  • Responds within a few days

Upcoming litters

Mac
Winky

Expected Australian Shepherd litter

Due Mar. 2026

Ready May 7

Meet the breeder

I'm Acacia S., the breeder behind Carrotwood Australian Shepherds located in Kenton, TN. It’s important to us that we continue to improve our program and share our knowledge with our buyer families. We want to better the breed through thorough health testing and selective breeding decisions.

Q. & A. with Acacia

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We brought home our first aussies in 1995 straight off a working cattle ranch. While the breed has changed a bit since then our aussies now are the direct descendants of those original cattle dogs.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our lines have produced everything from service dogs to working farm dogs to Agility Trial Champions and the #1 Ranked Aussie at Dock Dogs Worlds in 2016 & 2017. We show in Obedience, Rally, Scent Work, FastCat, Agility, BarnHunt and Dock Diving. Our dogs live with us on a small working farm and puppies grow up with kids, other dogs and a myriad of other animals before they go to their new homes.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include black, red merle, blue merle, and red. 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.

Getting a puppy from Acacia

Acacia 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 $500 deposit and between $1,100 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Health guarantee, AKC/ASCA/UKC registration. Vaccinated, flea/tick and veterinary health certificate. Microchip with Prepaid enrollment in AKC ReUnite program. Basic obedience training, housetraining and shaping behaviors for a solid start. Not refundable based on color only. Otherwise case by case. We do not take deposits strictly based on color and/or gender (although we do try to match your preferences when possible!).”

Contract & health guarantee

Acacia 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 Acacia 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 Acacia directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • 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
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Kenton, TN

661 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Nashville Airport (Berry Field)

542 miles away

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Meet in Nashville, TN

547 miles away

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More about Acacia

  • Club memberships

    Acacia is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA) and United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA).

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, AKC Breeder of Merit, Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Acacia has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years

    Acacia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Acacia’s links

Acacia is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Carrotwood Australian Shepherds 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Carrotwood Australian Shepherds 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 Shepherds.

  • 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)

    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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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