I'm Dakotah H., the breeder behind Kotah’s Kennels located in Huntsville, AL. Kotah’s Kennels is an AKC Australian Shepherd,
German Shepherds, &Aussiedoodle kennel dedicated to my beloved dogs. From my loving home to yours! My Aussies and Doodles are a part of my family, as are their pups. I health test my dogs as well as focus on temperaments. I'm trying to better the breed both for show and pets. My puppies experience socialization with many types of animals on my small farm. I hope you can find your next best friend here!
Q. & A. with Dakotah
Why did you start breeding?
I have several family members that are involved in breeding other breeds (blue heelers, boxers, and bullies) and I noticed how beautiful Australian Shepherds were. I bought my first pair and haven't looked back since! I've put a lot of research in along the way and have started doing genetic testing and improving my practices. I continue to educate myself to do my part to better the breed itself.
What makes your program special?
I spend a lot of time with our dogs! Some of them help me with my livestock, they aren’t even trained, it’s just in their blood. I try to create the best puppies possible with the help of genetic testing so I can be sure I'm offering my customers health and beloved companions.
We do offer discounts to first responders, cancer patients or survivors, and to those who have or are serving.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Aussiedoodle puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Australian Shepherd puppies include red merle and blue merle. Aussiedoodle puppies include black tri-color and red phantom. 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.
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Hera
Went home
Female
Ares
Went home
Male
Eros
Went home
Male
Hades
Went home
Male
Athena
Went home
Female
Persephone
Went home
Female
Demeter
Went home
Female
Zeus
Went home
Male
Artemis
Went home
Male
TBD
Went home
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Autumn
Went home
Female
Kei
Went home
Male
Koa
Went home
Male
Nani
Went home
Female
Ahi
Went home
Male
Lulu
Went home
Female
Nakoa
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Dakotah
Dakotah 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $700 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This includes AKC registration for my Aussies&German Shepherds. All puppies receive vaccinations and deworming. Tails docked (Aussies only). And all puppies are microchipped. The deposit is to reserve the pup(s) of your choice. It is a non-refundable deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Dakotah 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 Dakotah 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 Dakotah directly.
Kotah’s Kennels 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
Litter and program updates
Dakotah H.
Litter update on 20 June •
These beautiful babies are patiently waiting for their new homes, they’re ready now
Ace and Jade's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
German Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
Pearl, mom
German Shepherd
About Pearl
Pearl is a West German Working-Line German Shepherd, with some Czech working-line influence. With a higher moderate drive, protective, but also friendly and outgoing.
Pedigree & Lineage: Dual-purpose European working lines — Von Weiss/Komar and Von Haus Abernathy, featuring multiple generations of IPO, SCHH, and show-titled dogs
• Genetic Health: DNA & Health tested through Embark, results available upon request;
• Hip & Elbow Certification: Lineage includes multiple generations of hip & elbow certified dogs
Mattis, dad
German Shepherd
About Mattis
Mattis is a striking bi-color male whose pedigree blends Czech working lines through his sire (Lightening Striker Vom Tonti) and West German working/sport lines through his dam (Elektra Vom Haus Hansen).
• Genetic Health: DNA & Health tested through Embark, results available upon request;
• Hip & Elbow Certification: Lineage includes multiple generations of hip & elbow certified dogs
• Pedigree & Lineage
• From his Czech heritage, Mattis carries the intensity, stamina, and tracking ability that Czech bloodlines are renowned for. His ancestry includes dogs like SG Cros Buranos Lobos and SG Gerro Leryka, both IPO3 and SchH3 titled Czech working champions.
• From his West German working heritage, Mattis inherits balance, structure, and versatility. His maternal ancestors include V Drago vom Patriot and V Nox del Lupo Nero, highly regarded IPO3/SchH3 working champions who have contributed significantly to modern working-line breeding.
Ace, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Ace
Ace is a gentle laid back guy, but also a great dog that stays alert. His is health tested and is completely CLEAR
Jade, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Jade
Jade is a gentle, laid back kind of gal. She has been health tested and is Clear all but DM.
Uploaded health tests
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A).
Kona, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Kona
Kona is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dakotah decided to make him part of their program. Dakotah 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.
Clover, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Clover
Clover is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dakotah decided to make her part of their program. Dakotah 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.
Rose, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Rose
Rose is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dakotah decided to make her part of their program. Dakotah 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.
Kimi, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Kimi
Kimi is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dakotah decided to make her part of their program. Dakotah 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.
Bleu, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Bleu
Bleu is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dakotah decided to make her part of their program. Dakotah 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.
Parent health testing
Aussiedoodle
Australian Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Kotah’s Kennels 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 Aussiedoodles.
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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.