DCR Working ACDs & Kelpies

Dana R.

Breeder of Australian Cattle Dogs and Working Kelpies

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.

Dylan
Went home
Male
Grace
Went home
Female
Mindy
Went home
Female
Kate
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Geralt Blue Boy 1 (Dbl mask)
Went home
Male
Blue Girl 2 (Dbl mask)
Went home
Female
Lambert Red Boy 3 (1/2 mask)
Went home
Male
Blue Boy 5 (Dbl mask)
Went home
Male
Blue Girl 1 Dbl Mask
Went home
Female
Red Boy 4 (Dbl mask)
Went home
Male
Red Boy 2 (Dbl mask)
Went home
Male
Midnight
Went home
Male
Shadow
Went home
Male
Storm
Went home
Male
Raven
Went home
Female
Misty
Went home
Female
Luna
Went home
Female

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

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Palm Springs Airport

5741 miles away

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 over 5 years
Dana was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Dana’s links
- Facebook
- Instagram

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).