I'm Kaitlynn M., the breeder behind Herding Lightning Farm located in Mount Holly, NC. We do our best to socialize and acclimate each litter so we’re able to offer all-around healthy and well-mannered puppies! Our program is focused on producing puppies that are healthy, well-structured, and have outstanding temperaments. We have high expectations for our puppies and strive to place each one in an enriching and loving home!
Q. & A. with Kaitlynn
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, red merle, blue merle, red, black tri-color, and red tri-color. 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.
Reese’s
Went home
Male
PayDay
Went home
Female
MilkyWay
Went home
Male
Twix
Went home
Male
Hershey’s
Went home
Female
Butterfinger
Went home
Female
KitKat
Went home
Female
Snickers
Went home
Female
Four
Went home
Male
One
Went home
Female
Five
Went home
Male
Six
Went home
Female
Seven
Went home
Female
Two
Went home
Female
Three
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Kaitlynn
Kaitlynn 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and between $600 - $1,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Kaitlynn 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 Kaitlynn 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 Kaitlynn directly.
Herding Lightning Farm 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
Vixen, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Vixen
Vixen is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kaitlynn decided to make her part of their program. Kaitlynn 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.
Negan, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Negan
Negan is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kaitlynn decided to make him part of their program. Kaitlynn 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
Good level
Herding Lightning Farm 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 Shepherds.
DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)
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).