Emberwick Ranch

Rhys C.

Breeder of Australian Cattle Dogs

  • Kaufman, TX
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

-Girl 5

Ready now

10 weeks old · Female

-Boy 2

Ready now

10 weeks old · Male

-Boy 1

Ready now

10 weeks old · Male

Upcoming litters

Floki
Wylie

Planned Australian Cattle Dog litter

Due June 2026

Ready Aug. 2026
Vinnie
Tip

Planned Australian Cattle Dog litter

Due Aug. 2026

Ready Oct. 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Rhys C., the breeder behind Emberwick Ranch located in Kaufman, TX. This is the Australian Cattle Dog (aka Blue/Red Heelers) Complete package for your homestead, farm, ranch, or active lifestyle. We’ll match you with a pup or dog that best suits your needs. This includes: -private in home lessons. -foundation obedience/manners/social skills. -sport and advanced training onsite clubs. -lifeline support along all your pups milestones. -our puppies all raised to 8-10weeks with our premium health and care standard listed here on our website.

Q. & A. with Rhys

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I was raised on a large ranch where we raised and trained Arabian and Quarter Horses for performance and work. This led me into the dog world where Cattle Dogs are my true match and I was able to begin my vision for perserving the heritage, temperment, and skills with my own breeding program.

  • What makes your program special?

    I've had Cattle Dogs my whole life and feel a tremedous draw to their work ethic, trainability, loyality, and temperment. These dogs and puppies are my passion and work with me on the ranch caring for livestock. I want to improve on the breed and contribute to the greatness within each dog.

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

    Our puppies include blue speckled, red speckled, red mottled, blue mottled, 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.

Getting a puppy from Rhys

Rhys 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.

Rhys partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,450 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“This price includes: AKC registration, first vaccinations, deworming, BAER hearing testing, 7 week Vet Check, Microchip, Socializing and manners work, and lifeline training to help along the way. Lifelong Support.”

Contract & health guarantee

Rhys 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 Rhys 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 Rhys directly.

All contracts are handled securely through 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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • AKC registration
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Kaufman, TX

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Dallas Love Field

More about Rhys

  • Club memberships

    Rhys is a member of Dallas Diving Dogs, North American Diving Dogs, UpDog Dallas, World Frisbee League, UpDog Challenge Club, Forney Disc League, Heart of Texas Schutzhund Club, USCA, Australian Cattle Dog Club United, and Australian Cattle Dog Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Judge, CHIC Certified, American Kennel Club Canine College, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), Fitness and Nutrition Diploma (e-Training for Dogs), Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.

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

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

Rhys is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Emberwick Ranch 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

Excellent level

Emberwick Ranch 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.

  • 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 Rhys to bring home their puppies.

  • Jennifer R.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Rhys is truly a puppy whisperer. When we picked our pup up, he already had an amazing foundation. She was then and remains an amazing partner in raising our sweet boy. She has always been responsive to our texts or calls and helpful in trouble shooting as we navigate raising and training a puppy. From a breeding standpoint, our puppy is vibrant, healthy, beautiful (we are partial, but people do stop us everywhere we go to ask us about him) and everything breeding wise she represented he would be. We have brought him back a few times for boarding and training and have texted her with questions and seeking advice along the way. She has always been a supportive partner. Can't recommend her and her beautiful pups enough!

    Kurt A.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Rhys and Amber both where more then helpful when it came to selecting my pup. The process of getting a new buddy after the loss of my last one took almost a year and half. They knew what I was looking for and helped in selecting King. Moving forward I will be looking to get another from them to start my own breeding program to fill what I feel is a void of pure breed ACD’s in my area.

    Brittany S.

    Verified owner · July 2025

      • +8

    We are so happy with our emberwick puppy, Josie "Jo"! She is so incredibly smart and fun. Josie has a wonderful off switch with the ability to play outside and rest inside. We are so thankful for the opportunity to own this great puppy. Her herding instincts are showing beautifully and we've begun her herding training so she can work with us on our farm. Josie is a Floki x Crush pup and I am so happy with her, would even buy from this cross again 😍. Rhys and Amber were wonderful in helping choose the perfect puppy for our home! We definitely recommend Emberwick for your ACD puppy! They kept us well informed, communicated amazingly, and were so helpful with puppy information at go home.

  • CJ K.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    The team at Emberwick Ranch was very responsive to our inquiries and clearly knowledgeable about heeler breeding. They were engaged through the entire process, not only concerned with the transaction.

    Chris E.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Can’t say enough good things about Emberwick Ranch and the puppies that they bless this world with! After speaking with them about the type of dog I was looking for, they advised me of the perfect breeding pair and then the perfect puppy. I was very hesitate at first due to not being able to visit the ranch in person and picking out the puppy over facetime, but they came through on every promise and had excellent communication! I would 100% recommend Emberwick Ranch for anyone looking for a responsibly breed Australian Cattle Dog…They truly care about their puppies and the homes they are going too. Thank you very much!

    Mylessa T.

    Verified owner · June 2025

      • +4

    I found Emberwick Ranch looking for an ethical breeder for blue heelers through the AKC website. Rhys and Amber really made me feel comfortable about getting a puppy from them. They care about their Heelers. They were extremely welcoming and invited us out. We went to the farm, met a couple of the breeding dads, saw the puppies and picked our girl. We are extremely smitten with Sadie. She is incredibly intelligent, sweet, social, and loyal. Everything we wanted we got working with Rhys and Amber. We will be loyal to them when it’s time for us to get another heeler.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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