Hollow Log ACDs (North East)
.jpg?bounds=0-116x2117-1400&rotate=0&crop=613x498)
.jpg?bounds=400-141x1743-1484&rotate=0&crop=307x164)
.jpg?bounds=488-0x905-640&rotate=0&crop=307x164)
- Auburn, MA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Tish W., the breeder behind Hollow Log ACDs (North East) located in Auburn, MA. We are passionate about producing well bred, health tested dogs with stable temperaments. We strive to produce dogs that can participate in performance sports or be active companions. Our priority is matching the right home to the right puppy.
Q. & A. with Tish
Why did you start breeding?
Long story short, I purchased my first "well bred" ACD 13 years ago. His breeder turned out to be the worst of the worst, but it led to many great connections in the breed. I became involved in the parent club and realized the importance of educating people about the breed and creating dogs that not only enjoyed working, but were set up to be as healthy as possible through health testing and careful selection of parents. I also feel that it is incredibly important to focus on stable temperaments that will fit into most active homes.What makes your program special?
Our ACDs are the results of careful selection of our breeding dogs. We create dogs that are both pretty and can work, be it the herding field, in performance sports, or out hiking, biking, and running with their people. We will provide a lifetime of support for dogs from our kennel and hope to build a long lasting relationship with our puppy families.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue speckled and red speckled. 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.
.jpg?bounds=450-109x1597-1256&rotate=0&type=dog&crop=334x276)
Pancake
Went homeFemale
.jpg?bounds=450-109x1597-1256&rotate=0&type=dog&crop=334x276)
Toast
Went homeMale
.jpg?bounds=308-87x1455-1234&rotate=0&type=dog&crop=334x276)
Hash Browns
Went homeFemale
.jpg?bounds=270-109x1417-1256&rotate=0&type=dog&crop=334x276)
Grits
Went homeFemale
.jpg?bounds=636-104x1782-1250&rotate=0&type=dog&crop=334x276)
Waffles
Went homeFemale
.jpg?bounds=450-109x1597-1256&rotate=0&type=dog&crop=334x276)
Fritter
Went homeMale
.jpg?bounds=450-109x1597-1256&rotate=0&type=dog&crop=334x276)
Scrapple
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Tish
Tish 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 $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes registration, microchip, first vaccines, early socialization (Puppy Culture), deworming, BAER hearing testing, and appropriate veterinary care prior to the puppy's departure. All puppies are priced the same, regardless of color, size, or show vs pet homes. The deposit will be taken off of the final price of the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tish 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 Tish 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 Tish directly.
Always communicate and pay on Good Dog.Learn more
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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tish.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Auburn, MA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bradley Airport
Flexible meeting point
Tish can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Tish
Club memberships
Tish is a member of Australian Cattle Dog Club of America.
Tish has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Tish was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Tish is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hollow Log ACDs (North East) 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
Snap, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About Snap
Snap is an honest, hard working dog. She strives to be right and always wants to please me. She only has a few more points to finish her Grand Championship (she has all her majors and champion defeats), but prefers to be doing things other than the breed ring! We primarily compete in scentwork and herding, but she is also trained for obedience, rally obedience, dock diving, and tracking.
Uploaded health tests
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Hollow Log ACDs (North East) 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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 Dysplasia 4 (rcd4), Myotonia Congenita, Australian Cattle Dog Type, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Border Collie Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 12 (NCL12), Australian Cattle Dog Type, 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).
