Dry Valley’s Australian Cattle Dogs

Carla H.

Breeder of Australian Cattle Dogs

  • Irvington, KY ·
  • Responds within a few days

Upcoming litters

Timber
Rose

Expected Australian Cattle Dog litter

Due Sept. 2026

Ready Nov. 18

Meet the breeder

I'm Carla H., the breeder behind Dry Valley’s Australian Cattle Dogs located in Irvington, KY. Our puppies are AKC registered and raised inside our home and socialized with adults, children and other dogs from day 1. We strive to produce healthy and standard ACDs for your family.

Q. & A. with Carla

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I got my first ACD 7 years ago and fell in love with the breed. I’ve recently gotten into showing our dogs in conformation with the AKC and we fall in love more and more with every puppy we have!

  • What makes your program special?

    We have a small program that currently consist of 3 dogs. We treat our dogs as part of the family and they are able to experience a lot of different activities on our extensive acreage. Our puppies are raised inside our home, then brought outside in the daytime when weather permits! they are exposed to many different things and well socialized.

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

    Our puppies are 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.

Getting a puppy from Carla

Carla 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, Carla partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $450 non-refundable deposit and between $1,350 - $2,550 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Puppies with limited AKC registration start at $1800. Full rights can be discussed at an additional cost. We ask for $450 deposit to get on our waitlist for our upcoming litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Carla 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 Carla 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 Carla directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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on Good Dog

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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
      • Scent introduction
      • 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
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Irvington, KY

483 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Louisville Airport (Standiford Field)

450 miles away

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Meet in Louisville, KY

450 miles away

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More about Carla

  • Carla has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

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

  • Carla’s links

Carla is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Dry Valley’s 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Dry Valley’s 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.

  • 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.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

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

  • Joseph B.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Carla was absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. She is incredibly responsive, always willing to answer questions, and truly cares about her puppies and the families they go to. Her knowledge of the breed is exceptional, which made such a difference when choosing our ACD. You can clearly see the care, attention, and dedication she puts into her dogs from the very beginning. Her love for these pups is evident from the day they are born and continues long after they go home with their new families. We couldn’t be happier that we chose Carla to bring our sweet Gracie into our lives. She is everything we hoped for and more, and we are so grateful to have found our dream dog through her. 🤎

    Chris and Sharon M.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Our experience with Carla was wonderful She communicated with us on a regular basis to update us with the growth and overall health of the puppy Her professional approach and kind demeanor at pick up assured us that we chose a quality breeder for our dog Carla also guided us with care suggestions during the 500 mile car ride home. We are very happy with our choice. Tessa is well loved and cared for and adjusting to her forever home.

    Lexi J.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Carla is absolutely amazing! She’s incredibly responsive and always takes the time to answer every question. Her knowledge of the breed is outstanding, which is so important when choosing an ACD. You can truly see the difference in how well her dogs are bred and the work she puts into them from the very beginning. Her love and dedication to these pups is evident from the time they’re born and even after they go home with their new families. I couldn’t be happier that I went through Carla to get my dream dog, Ranger 🤎

  • Betty M.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    What an experience! We timed it just right when we started looking again for our new little one. Carla Heeler's had just had puppies born, we watched our little Reese grow up. Carla was so responsive, answered any question and was super easy to deal with. Reese has been a wonderful addition to our family. We are learning so much about her, as she is us. Carla is thorough and knowledgeable. We highly recommend Carla to anyone looking to add a lot of extra fur-love to your life.

    Andrea M.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

    Our experience with Carla has been wonderful. She’s very responsive, and gets back with you so quickly. She has answered all of our questions, and there were a lot. We couldn’t be more happy with our new Lyla girl- she is playful, happy, eats like a champ, and already asked to go out to the bathroom , because Carla started training in her home. It was obvious that the puppies were loved. No doubt that if we decide to get another puppy, we’ll be going back to Carla. This was truly a fantastic experience for us.

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    Elsa Y.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    My experience working with Carla to find the right pup for my lifestyle was wonderful! Carla is a lovely human and graciously answered all my many questions both before and after bringing my pup home. Tova is my pup and she is so confident. She is the perfect mix of wild and sweet! Shes been great with people and other dogs which was really important to me. We are so happy that we are already planning on getting another pup from Carla. Thanks Carla 💜

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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.

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