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DCR Working ACDs & Kelpies
- Cherry Valley, CA
- Responds within a few days
Available puppies
Dylan
Ready now
11 weeks old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm Dana R., the breeder behind DCR Working ACDs & Kelpies located in Cherry Valley, CA. Our program is focused on producing OFA Health Tested Australian Cattle Dogs bred for Service (Disabilities), Work (Livestock), Sport (All), Show (Conformation) and personal companion.
Q. & A. with Dana
Why did you start breeding?
In the early 1980s, my mother bought a purebred English Cocker Spaniel. I was interested in showing conformation and Juniors, which led to breeding. I got my first Heeler in 1996.What makes your program special?
Our breeding program is special because we start with health tested dogs that are also proven in the competition rings, which includes preserving the breeds natural herding instinct. While not all of our dogs are champions, they excel in: herding, obedience, Rally, agility, tricks, barn hunt, lure coursing, dock diving, conformation, Search & Rescue, Therapy, protection and nose work.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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Grace
Went homeFemale
Mindy
Went homeFemale
Kate
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Geralt Blue Boy 1 (Dbl mask)
Went homeMale
Blue Girl 2 (Dbl mask)
Went homeFemale
Lambert Red Boy 3 (1/2 mask)
Went homeMale
Blue Boy 5 (Dbl mask)
Went homeMale
Blue Girl 1 Dbl Mask
Went homeFemale
Red Boy 4 (Dbl mask)
Went homeMale
Red Boy 2 (Dbl mask)
Went homeMale
Midnight
Went homeMale
Shadow
Went homeMale
Storm
Went homeMale
Raven
Went homeFemale
Misty
Went homeFemale
Luna
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Dana
Dana 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 $200 refundable deposit and between $3,300 - $3,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Our puppies are produced from genetically health tested parents to be clear of PRA-PRCD, PLL and RCD4. All puppies have BAER hearing tests, micro-chips, first vaccination and a veterinary exam before going home. A deposit is made to place a hold on a puppy. As a reputable breeder of merit, I will spend hours upon hours of my time picking the right puppy with you. A refund is only offered if you do not receive a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Dana 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 Dana 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 Dana 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Toys
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dana.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Cherry Valley, CA
5747 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Palm Springs Airport
5741 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Dana can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Dana
Club memberships
Dana is a member of Australian Cattle Dog Club of America, Australian Cattle Dog Club United, Australian Cattle Dog Club of Greater Los Angeles, and Australian Cattle Dog Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.
Dana has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Dana was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Dana is a trusted Good Dog breeder
DCR Working ACDs & Kelpies 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
All breeds
Australian Cattle Dog
Working Kelpie
Peyton, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About Peyton
Peyton is a female Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dana decided to make her part of their program. Dana 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.
Psych, dad
Australian Cattle Dog
About Psych
Psych is a male Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dana decided to make him part of their program. Dana 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.
Cole, dad
Working Kelpie
About Cole
Cole is double registered Australian Working Kelpie. He is a sweet family dog and a great stock working partner. He has health testing through Embark.
Stitch, dad
Australian Cattle Dog
About Stitch
Stitch has an amazing temperament and is a full time service dog for his handler Joey. He is a show champion with multiple performance titles. https://ofa.org/advanced-search/?appnum=1948388
Saphire, mom
Working Kelpie
About Saphire
Saphire is a registered Australian Working Kelpie. Saphire is mainly a service dog for our family member and works sheep on occasion. She has Embark health testing.
Quinn, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About Quinn
Health tests: https://www.ofa.org/advanced-search?f=sr&appnum=1932509
Loki, dad
Australian Cattle Dog
About Loki
Loki is a male Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dana decided to make him part of their program. Dana 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
Australian Cattle Dog
Working Kelpie
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
DCR Working ACDs & Kelpies 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
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).
