DPH Australian Cattle Dogs

Kristin M.

Breeder of Australian Cattle Dogs

  • Dillon, MT

Meet the breeder

I'm Kristin M., the breeder behind DPH Australian Cattle Dogs located in Dillon, MT. Our goal is to build the breed and keep the breed standard, by breeding for sound genetics, great dispositions, dedicated companions with natural versatility. Our dogs are a great mix of companion & working dogs; however, they are family members first.

Q. & A. with Kristin

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

    Our puppies are red speckled. 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 Kristin

Kristin 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 $400 deposit and between $600 - $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“All puppies come with AKC registration, first set of shots, all appropriate de-worming, health guarantees and microchips, and are well socialized. Pups are the same price regarding color or sex, if your color OR sex is not produced deposit will be returned or can be used towards the next litter. In all other cases, any deposit or payment towards a certain pup is non refundable. Request for a certain pup does not guarantee without approval. Please do not plan on sending a deposit beforehand.”

Contract & health guarantee

Kristin 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 Kristin 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 Kristin 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
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Dillon, MT

1836 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Gunnison–Crested Butte Airport

1580 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Kristin can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Kristin

  • Kristin has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

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

  • Kristin’s links

Kristin is a trusted Good Dog breeder

DPH 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

DPH 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.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), DNA Disease Panel, Cone Degeneration, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Kristin to bring home their puppies.

  • Austin V.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

    It was a great first experience getting a new puppy. Kristin did an amazing job keeping in touch with me about how the puppies were doing. She was very nice about the whole process.

    Debbie W.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Kristin was awesome to work with, from our first conversation on the phone I knew she was someone that loves this breed as much as I do! From sending me pictures and videos of my new baby girl to the day we got to pick her up, Kristin was super and I loved it. Thank you Kristin for the new addition to our family, sweet little Miss Paisley! We love her so much!! 🥰

  • Mark C.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Amazing! Kristin was phenomenal, communication was great and "Archie" is an amazing pup.

    Jeremy L.

    Verified owner · June 2024

    We love our boy so much. He is the perfect addition to our family. He is highly intelligent, energetic, and a lover -and according to everyone who stops us when we're out and about, "just gorgeous." Kristin was awesome to work with too. The perfect breeder. She was fast to communicate and proactively sent picture and video updates throughout the process. You can tell from her pictures and videos how much thought and love she puts towards the puppies from day 1 up until driving him up to meet me near one of the area airports. I would get another puppy from her in a heartbeat and have already shared her information with multiple people. If you're looking for a fun loving companion with a go-go-go attitude look no further.

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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.

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