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.
BMF 2
Reserved
Female
Red Merle Male 2
Reserved
Male
Red Merle Male 1
Reserved
Male
Red Tri Girl
Reserved
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
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 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 $500 - $1,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Pay over time with Klarna.
“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.
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
Breeder-Reported Testing
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.
Nicole S.
Verified owner · Apr. 2023
Incredibly friendly, informative, and easy to work with. Beautiful puppies.