Copper Rock Australian Cattle Dogs
Meet the breeder
I'm Kathleen B., the breeder behind Copper Rock Australian Cattle Dogs located in Bisbee, AZ. Our dogs are bred to excel in agility & obedience. We test all our breeding dogs for OFA Hip and Elbows, PLL, PRA, PRCD, and BAER.
Q. & A. with Kathleen
Why did you start breeding?
In 2013 I decided to purchase my first AKC registered Australian Cattle Dog and began my show career. We have a very small number of ACDs and am focused on AKC breed standard and health tested dogs with great temperaments.What makes your program special?
We breed for top quality pups with beautiful heads, stocky build with bone, nice movement, trainability, and great temperaments. We have very limited litters and offer pet and sports home pups only with limited registration.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Kathleen
Kathleen 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 $750 deposit and $750 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price of the pup includes first vaccinations and wormer and limited AKC registration. All puppies are sold on limited registration. $750 deposit, the other $750 before you pick up pup. We do not offer full registration on any of our pups. Active sports or herding homes only.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kathleen 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 Kathleen 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 Kathleen 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
- 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
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kathleen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Bisbee, AZ
1893 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Tucson Airport
1929 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Kathleen can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Kathleen
Club memberships
Kathleen is a member of Australian Cattle Dog Club of America.
Kathleen has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Kathleen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Kathleen’s links
Kathleen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Copper Rock 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
Litter and program updates
Kathleen B.
Program update on 06 June •Mimosa
Parent dogs
Roo, dad
Australian Cattle Dog
About Roo
Roo is a robust smart boy with lots of bone and strong herd drive. He stands 20 inches and weighs in at 56lbs. He has strong food motivation and likes his one person. He had a short conformation career finishing his championship at the Royal Canine Nationals in 2016. He has some herding and obedience training, very good herding drive and ability when training on sheep. He is 20in tall and weighs in at 56 lbs. He is retired now, but we have froze a few breedings for later use. CHIC certified.
Great health testing
Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Copper Rock 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.
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).
