IQ Farms
- Prairie Grove, AR
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Expected Australian Shepherd litter
Due Apr. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Katie B., the breeder behind IQ Farms located in Prairie Grove, AR. At IQ Farms, our AKC/ASCA Australian Shepherds & AKC M.A.S. are a huge part of our farm family! All are are DNA verified and health tested. We spend countless hours with our dogs/pups and provide the best of vetting to insure that you get the healthiest most sound tempered pup available.
Q. & A. with Katie
Why did you start breeding?
My parents raised Aussies in the 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s. I’ve never been without one (or more) and I can’t imagine life without one!What makes your program special?
We raise sound, conformationally correct, instinctually intuitive ASCA/AKC Australian Shepherds & AKC Miniature American Shepherds. Breed standards are strictly adhered to in order to preserve, maintain and improve both breeds. Herding, agility, show and companion prospects.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Australian Shepherd puppies include black, red merle, blue merle, and red. Miniature American Shepherd puppies include red tri-color, black tri, red merle, and blue merle. 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.
Placed - RMF
Went homeFemale
BMF 2
Went homeFemale
BTF
Went homeFemale
RTF
Went homeFemale
BMF 1
Went homeFemale
RTM 1
Went homeMale
RTM 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Placed - Red Merle Male 4
Went homeMale
Placed - Red Merle Girl
Went homeFemale
Placed - Blue Merle Male
Went homeMale
Placed - Red Merle Boy 3
Went homeMale
Placed - Red Tri Girl
Went homeFemale
Placed - Red Tri Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Placed - Red Tri Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Placed - Black Tri Male
Went homeMale
Placed - Red Merle Male 2
Went homeMale
Placed - Red Merle Male 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Katie
Katie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Katie partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
“A reservation fee to hold the puppy of your choice until he/she is ready to go home with you is required. All reservation fees are non-refundable. Non-refundable reservation fee to hold a particular puppy is $250.”
Contract & health guarantee
Katie 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 Katie 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 Katie directly.
You’re protected
on Good Dog
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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
- 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Katie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Prairie Grove, AR
946 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at XNA Northwest Arkansas
939 miles away
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Meet in Memphis, TN
743 miles away
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More about Katie
Club memberships
Katie is a member of American Kennel Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit, Associate Dog Trainer, AKC Registered.
Katie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 7 years
Katie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Katie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
IQ Farms 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
All breeds
Australian Shepherd
Miniature American Shepherd
Marshal, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Marshal
Marshal is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Katie decided to make him part of their program. Katie 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.
Tater, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Tater
Tater is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Katie decided to make him part of their program. Katie 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.
Cookie, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Cookie
Cookie is a female Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katie decided to make her part of their program. Katie 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.
Honey, mom
Miniature American Shepherd
About Honey
Honey is a female Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katie decided to make her part of their program. Katie 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.
Otis, dad
Miniature American Shepherd
About Otis
Otis is a male Miniature American Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Katie decided to make him part of their program. Katie 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.
Rowdy, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Rowdy
ASCA/AKC registered “Rowdy” is an excellent example of a true Australian Shepherd. He is physically balanced, intelligent, instinctually intuitive and rarely meets a stranger.
IQ’s Miss Kitty Bug, mom
Australian Shepherd
About IQ’s Miss Kitty Bug
Miss Kitty is 6th generation here at IQ on her dams side. We love her loyalty, willingness to please and admire her brilliance.
Parent health testing
Australian Shepherd
Miniature American Shepherd
Good level
IQ Farms 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
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Katie to bring home their puppies.
Abby B.
Verified owner · Jan. 2026
We had such a wonderful experience adopting our puppy from Katie. From start to finish, she was kind, knowledgeable about the breed, and truly cared about her puppies. It was clear how much love and effort she puts into raising them. We are absolutely in love with our puppy, Lincoln. He is incredibly smart, very well mannered, and has the sweetest personality. You can tell he was well cared for and given a great start before coming home with us. We are so grateful to Katie for bringing Lincoln into our lives and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a healthy, happy, and well-raised puppy.
Gerardo E.
Verified owner · Jan. 2026
Katie made the experience of acquiring Bean flawless. She was amazing throughout the whole process and helped me with questions and also very knowledgeable about the breed.
Nicole S.
Verified owner · Apr. 2023
Incredibly friendly, informative, and easy to work with. Beautiful puppies.
Jen B.
Verified owner · Jan. 2026
+6I really can’t say enough about how great it was to work with Katie. She truly went above and beyond. Katie actually called to connect, giving us ALL the information and details regarding their puppies. She was refreshingly personal and so intentional, it was obvious her and her husband care about finding the right home for their pups. Our vet praised her detailed health and vaccination records as well! We are thankful it was such a positive experience for our family. Meet our Bruno!! He is such a chill little buddy. He is always part of the action, super lovey, loves to play fetch, and runs like the wind!! We love him!
Luke T.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Katie was super helpful, super informative, and a breeder you can tell that deeply cares about her dogs and the welfare of her pups. Baby Atlas even came potty trained! Could not recommend Katie and IQ farms any more!! They’re wonderful people.
