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Kismet Mountain Koolies
- Colorado
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Caitlin K., the breeder behind Kismet Mountain Koolies located in Colorado. Our dogs will be by your side as your adventure buddies, homestead helpers, or as your hobby sports teammate.
Q. & A. with Caitlin
Why did you start breeding?
Coming from a search and rescue background, I knew genetics were important. Being in the shelter world I saw mismatched pairs; dogs and their new owners struggling. As a trainer I began learning more about puppy development and I was hooked!What makes your program special?
Koolies are a "do it all" kind of breed, and Ruh (Roo) has proven this to be true. She is currently training for conservation work, helping me around the ranch, and starting our career in sports (disc, rally, and herding) She's a social, stable delight. I look forward to pouring my passion into raising wonderful puppies.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are 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.
Suki
Went homeFemale
Bumi
Went homeMale
Appa
Went homeMale
Zuko
Went homeMale
Iroh
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Caitlin
Caitlin 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 $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Puppies will be well socialized. They will have age appropriate vaccines as well as deworming. They will be microchipped, embark tested, and will go home with a puppy package. Deposits will be taken at 4 weeks of age. Puppies are matched first and foremost by personalities. Gender preference are taken into consideration. Color will never impact price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Caitlin 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 Caitlin 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 Caitlin 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
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
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Caitlin.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Colorado
5111 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
5026 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Caitlin can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Caitlin
Club memberships
Caitlin is a member of Koolie Club of Australia.
Certifications & recognitions
2023 Sniff Spot One of the Best Colorado Trainers, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Certified Control Unlashed Instructor, Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner.
Caitlin has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Caitlin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Caitlin’s links
Caitlin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kismet Mountain Koolies 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
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Ruh (Roo), mom
Australian Koolie
About Ruh (Roo)
Ruh (Roo) is a female Australian Koolie about 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Caitlin decided to make her part of their program. Caitlin 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.
Uploaded health tests
Spine (OFA, FCI), OFA Auscultation and Echocardiogram.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Kismet Mountain Koolies 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 Koolies.
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
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Brucellosis, Dentition, Spine (OFA, FCI)
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.
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).