FAFO Ranch
- Del Norte, CO
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Christine H., the breeder behind FAFO Ranch located in Del Norte, CO. We offer top quality CMDs & Livestock Guard Dogs focused on temperament and health. We are pleased to be a part of the Colorado Mountain Dog family. These dogs are bred for their temperament and ability to be livestock guard dogs coupled with family dogs. The CMD breed needs to have a job with min 2 acres to run on. FAFO CMDs are exposed to goats, horses, cows and chickens.
Q. & A. with Christine
Why did you start breeding?
After we brought OUM Della of FAFO, we quickly learned that she needed a partner. We then went through the Colorado Mountain Dog website and found a match in 84R Dillon of FAFO. G6 is classified as a pure bred CMD. Della is a G2 & Dillon is a G3, their litter is a G3 litter. While we increase the number of CMDs on our ranch, we wanted to increase in Generations as well.What makes your program special?
FAFO Ranch breeding program is not to become a “puppy mill”, but to systematically breed our CMDs with low COI’s while moving up in generations. Our females will have 3-4 litters max, then they will be retired. It’s not about the money, but about staying within the CMD guidelines and place the pups with the right small family farm.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white, badger, and tan. 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.
FAFO24M0004G3 - Dello - Male
Went homeMale
FAFO24F0006G3 - Female Pink Collared
Went homeFemale
FAFO24M0003G3 - Orange Collared Male
Went homeMale
FAFO24M0002G3 - Green Collared Male
Went homeMale
FAFO24M0001G3 - Blue Collar Male
Went homeMale
FAFO24 F0007G3 - Purple Collared Female
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Christine
Christine 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $600 - $700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes CMD Registration, vaccinations, deworming and socialization within FAFO Ranch/Livestock. All puppies are the same price regardless of gender, size or color.”
Contract & health guarantee
Christine 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 Christine 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 Christine 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
- Car rides
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Christine.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Del Norte, CO
5205 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Salida, CO
5142 miles away
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More about Christine
Christine has been a member of Good Dog for 10 months
Christine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Christine is a trusted Good Dog breeder
FAFO 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
Parent dogs
Dillon, dad
Colorado Mountain Dog
About Dillon
Dillon is white with grey markings. He lets Della be the Alpha, but he will be the first to take on a predator. Dillon loves his nighttime patrols.
Delilah, mom
Colorado Mountain Dog
About Delilah
Delilah is a very sweet natured dog. She has natural herding instincts and is great around the other livestock including chickens. She is eager to please and listens well.
Della, mom
Colorado Mountain Dog
About Della
Della is Black with brown markings. She is the Alpha of the pack.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
FAFO 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 Colorado Mountain Dogs.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
