Carrotwood Australian Shepherds
- Kenton, TN
- Responds within a few days
Available puppies
Girl 2
Ready now
2 years old · Female
Girl 1
Ready now
2 years old · Female
Upcoming litters
Expected Australian Shepherd litter
Due Nov. 2025
Ready Jan. 10, 2026
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.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 7
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
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 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 $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.
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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
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
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 over 3 years
Acacia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
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
Kimber, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Kimber
Kimber is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Acacia decided to make her part of their program. Acacia 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.
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.
Winky, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Winky
Winky is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Acacia decided to make her part of their program. Acacia 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
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Valkyrie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Valkyrie
Valkyrie is just starting her show career and earned her first Dock Diving title with a splash her debut weekend making five 19'+jumps for her Senior Title. Currently training in rally/obed, barnhunt and dock diving. Valkyrie is incredibly sweet, affectionate and a lower energy girl. She is highly food driven and absolutely loves dock diving!
Good health testing
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).
Dobby, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Dobby
Dobby is a sweet and easy going boy with medium energy and on demand drive. He is happy to try anything and knows how to turn on "work mode" and then turn it back off. He is a reliable and fast worker with most of his scentwork/barnhunt legs also being High in Class runs. He is highly competitive in a variety of dog sports while still being an excellent easily settled house dog. He lives on a small working farm and is used to move goats and the occasional cows around. Easy to manage and never met a stranger but is not a pushover. He is a very well balanced and moderate dog who is a joy to train, trial and live with. He is a proven producer of both high performing sports dogs (including nationally top ranked in Barnhunt and Dock Diving) and fantastic temperaments. His current accomplishments include: BarnHunt - Crazy 8 pts 1 RATO leg with High in Class UKC Multi BOB, Group placing 1 UKC Weight Pull Leg AKC CD leg AKC RE Leg *2022 National Diving Dogs Regionals Qualifier *2023 National Diving Dogs Regionals Qualifier *2024 National Diving Dogs Regionals Qualifier *Ranked 29th in Breed for NADD 2023 *Ranked 10th Nov A Rally for the year 2022 in USASA with his Jr Handler *Ranked top 25 Fastest Novice Runs in BarnHunt for Florida for 2022
Excellent health testing
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Titan, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Titan
Titan is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Acacia decided to make him part of their program. Acacia 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
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).
