Drakes Australian Cattle Dogs
Meet the breeder
I'm Shelly D., the breeder behind Drakes Australian Cattle Dogs located in Aguanga, CA. We are home-based breeders dedicated to bringing healthy, smart, quality pups into the homes and hearts of their forever families. Our dogs excel in a variety of sports and activities, and they make wonderful companions. We ensure each of our puppies is socialized, healthy, and prepared to thrive in their new homes.
Q. & A. with Shelly
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding because I could not find what I was looking for in a breeder locally! So I bought my breeding dogs and started from the ground up.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red speckled and blue 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.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Shelly
Shelly has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Shelly partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
“Prices range from Limited AKC registration to Full AKC registration. Deposit is non refundable unless we do not confirm pregnancy or if something happens to the litter or damn!”
Contract & health guarantee
Shelly 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 Shelly 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 Shelly 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Shelly.
Breeder's location
Meet in Aguanga, CA
2211 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Palm Springs Airport
2182 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Shelly can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Shelly
Club memberships
Shelly is a member of Australian Cattle Dog Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Shelly has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Shelly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Shelly is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Drakes 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
Liberty, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About Liberty
Liberty was awared High Point Herding Started Australian Cattle Dog for 2023, she has acquired several ACK, AHBA and ASCA titles since she started trialing in 2023. She has a keen eye for stock (all Stock). She loves to work and has so much try and willingness to work and do her job well.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), +15 more.
Baloo, dad
Australian Cattle Dog
About Baloo
Baloo is a male Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Shelly decided to make him part of their program. Shelly 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
Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 4 (rcd4), +8 more.
Kimber, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About Kimber
Kimber is a female Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shelly decided to make her part of their program. Shelly 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.
Uploaded health tests
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Cystinuria Type II-A, Australian Cattle Dog Type.
Sully, dad
Australian Cattle Dog
About Sully
Sully is a male Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Shelly decided to make him part of their program. Shelly 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.
Uploaded health tests
PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 4 (rcd4), Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Drakes 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.
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.
Myotonia Congenita, Australian Cattle Dog Type, Cystinuria Type II-A, Australian Cattle Dog Type, PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 4 (rcd4), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).
