G'day Mates Cattle Dogs
Meet the breeder
I'm Audrey H., the breeder behind G'day Mates Cattle Dogs located in Raymond, OH. Our dogs are bred for conformation, temperament, instinct, and drive. We are always happy to see our dogs thrive in happy homes whether they are show, performance or pet.
Q. & A. with Audrey
Why did you start breeding?
I love the majesty of a working animal. I will admit, I love the competition and comradery of animal sports.What makes your program special?
I currently have 2 ACDs, bred by me who have points toward their championship, but have also produced a Best in Specialty Show/2 X Best of Opposite Sex at a Specialty Show Grand Champion, a Grand Champion Silver, multiple Grand Champions, Multiple Champions and the best is yet to come. My breeding stock is chosen for conformation, temperament, instinct, type and of course biddability.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 and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1/CJ
Went homeMale
Girl 3/Cass
Went homeFemale
Girl 2/Lola
Went homeFemale
Girl 1/LC
Went homeFemale
Boy 2/Phelps
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Audrey
Audrey 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 $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Pet puppies - $1500 Show/performance puppies $1500. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Audrey 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 Audrey 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 Audrey 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 Audrey.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Raymond, OH
4243 miles away
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More about Audrey
Club memberships
Audrey is a member of Australian Cattle Dog Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit, Code of Ethics Breeder.
Audrey has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Audrey was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Audrey’s links
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Audrey is a trusted Good Dog breeder
G'day Mates 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
Chunk, dad
Australian Cattle Dog
About Chunk
Chunk is a male Australian Cattle Dog almost 10 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Audrey decided to make him part of their program. Audrey 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.
Princess, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About Princess
Princess is a female Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Audrey decided to make her part of their program. Audrey 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
G'day Mates 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.
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), PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 4 (rcd4)
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).
