HHK (Hot House Kennel)
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Meet the breeder
I'm Vivian B., the breeder behind HHK (Hot House Kennel) located in Cheyenne, WY. Hot House Kennel offers high-quality Standard and Miniature sized Australian Shepherd puppies that are excellent companions. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, conformation, athleticism, intelligence, and companionship. These are high drive dogs that like lots of outdoor activity. We would be honored to connect you with your next beloved pup!
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Q. & A. with Vivian
Why did you start breeding?
In 2009, after our older dog passed away, my husband said he would like a smaller Aussie. I found an excellent Mini Aussie breeder and purchased a male. When she delivered the pup to us, she saw our home, ranch, and that we had and trained show horses. Michelle asked if I had ever considered show dogs and if I was interested in co-owning. She explained it all and I went on to co-own a pup with her that we showed to a Championship with performance titles! Later, after testing and OFA certifications, we bred him. I went on to show a son to a Champion with many performance titles and an MVA win at MASCA (the Miniature Australian Shepherd Club of America) nationals. This boy is now registered as a Miniature American with AKC with several AKC performance titles. I have collected/frozen semen from him and he is neutered. I have since gone on to Standard Aussies, and I even imported a great female from Russia who is now a GCH CH (Grand Champion) with performance titles! I have a daughter of hers, who will begin her show career this year. My small Aussies are still with me, and all are spayed/neutered.What makes your program special?
I will remain a small breeder who will only have females in my program. I want to be able to breed my females to any dog that I feel will improve their conformation and temperament. I do not like rehoming, so buying a male that may not work for my program is not really an option for me. I have done that and do not want to do it again. This way, I can choose a dog after seeing what he has done to prove himself, see his adult conformation, temperament, and what he produces. I am very passionate about what I do and what I aim to achieve as a breeder. I work with passion and integrity, and I truly want what's best for each one of my dogs!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
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Getting a puppy from Vivian
Vivian 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 refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies are dewormed, have their first and/or second vaccinations, are microchipped, and are raised in my home with Puppy Culture. AKC registration is included and paid for by me. I do not accept deposits until my female receives an ultrasound, and I prefer to wait until the pups are born. Deposits are put into a separate account and not used until the puppy is in its new home. It makes it easier to refund a deposit if I do not have what the buyer is searching for (show/performance prospect) or if I don’t have a pup that will suit a buyer's family situation.”
Contract & health guarantee
Vivian 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 Vivian 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 Vivian 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 Vivian.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Cheyenne, WY
4961 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
5026 miles away
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More about Vivian
Club memberships
Vivian is a member of Cheyenne Kennel Club, Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA), and United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA).
Vivian has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Vivian was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
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Vivian is a trusted Good Dog breeder
HHK (Hot House Kennel) 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
HHK (Hot House Kennel) 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.
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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS CUBN Exon 8), Border Collie Type, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO), Cone Degeneration, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8 (NCL8), Australian Shepherd Type, Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS), Australian Shepherd Type, Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), Australian Shepherd Type, 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).
