K&R RANCH KENNELS

Kathy R.

Breeder of Border Collies and Rottweilers

  • Live Oak, FL
  • Responds within a few hours

Meet the breeder

I'm Kathy R., the breeder behind K&R RANCH KENNELS located in Live Oak, FL. Every puppy we raise is adored as part of our family from birth. Our puppies will complete your home, your family, and your heart! We are a small, in-home breeding program where we prioritize giving each dog and puppy the best care that we can. We cherish all of our animals and enjoy sharing the love of this breed with other individuals and families!

Q. & A. with Kathy

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Working as a veterinarian Technician for so many years I seen some awful breeding. It's what drives me to produce better puppies.

  • What makes your program special?

    I breed for the love of a healthy puppy with intelligent, willingness, desire to be your best friend. My puppies are handled all day every day. They are raised in my home. Which is how I believe a good dog should be. To make every puppy stand out in a crowd. The love of the breed is what drives me to make better puppies.

  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    Our Border Collie puppies have rough coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Border Collie puppies are black and white. Rottweiler puppies are black and mahogany. 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.

Getting a puppy from Kathy

Kathy 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 $750 deposit and between $1,750 - $2,750 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Pay over time with Klarna.

“We only breed when we have a waiting list.Deposits are to hold a puppy. The deposit is part of the full price of puppy. If for some reason momma doesnt have sex desired and you don't want a different sex deposit can be moved to another breeding at present time or an upcoming litter. Deposits are only refunded in pre welping stage. Other wise Deposits are NON REFUNDABLE FOR ANY OTHER REASON. I have some amazingly great bred Border collies and are completely health tested parents to instill a healthy puppy . All puppies come with vet health certificates, copies of parents gentic tests vaccinations,deworming and microchips for lifetime of each puppy. Royal canine puppy packs to instill a great start. Currently taking deposits to hold one of these beautiful puppies. I will guide as much as possible to match to appreciate families. My pups have great ability to excel in any direction. So I aim to match each puppy to right home environment. All puppies require a deposit to hold until 8 weeks of age after veterinarian health certificates are issued . Deposits are refundable if something happens to puppy and I cannot fulfill AGGREMENT . Non refundable dedosit is only if buyer backs out and I've had to hold puppy too long .”

Contract & health guarantee

Kathy 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 Kathy 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 Kathy 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 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
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kathy.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Live Oak, FL

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Tallahassee Airport

Meet in Tallahassee, FL

More about Kathy

  • Club memberships

    Kathy is a member of Akc.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Associate Dog Trainer, Canine Behavioral Consultant Certificate (e-Training for Dogs), Royal Canin Crown Breeder, Licensed Veterinary Technician.

  • Kathy has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Kathy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Kathy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

K&R RANCH 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Border Collie

Rottweiler

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

K&R RANCH 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 Border Collies.

  • Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary)

    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.

  • Brucellosis

    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 Profile, Gondysgenesis and Glaucoma, Border Collie Type, Animal Genetics 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 Kathy to bring home their puppies.

  • DJ

    D J.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    What an amazing experience with Kathy. She was always very responsive to my text and calls. The photos and videos she sent kept the agony of waiting for my "Bishop" puppy to be ready to come home. When I picked him up, she was wonderful and the start kit was on point. Bishop loves his little fox that was included. Bishop has a great temperament and was well on his way to learning bathroom and kennel behaviors. I am extremely happy with the whole adventure of bring a new puppy home. Thank you Kathy!!

    Christine H.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2023

    Kathy is a wonderful breeder! We got to meet KitKat’s mom and dad and see their temperaments. Kathy got KitKat crate ready for us which made that first night that much easier. Highly recommend!

  • PA

    Patrick A.

    Verified owner · May 2024

      • +4

    Kathy was incredible to work with. She provided updates weekly if not daily on how the puppy was doing with vet checks, growth, and provided endless pictures and videos of the whole litter. My puppy Bear has absolutely stolen the hearts of my family and everyone at the vet lol. 10/10 highly recommend. Thank you so much Kathy!

    Gary M.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2023

    Kathy was as wonderful as you can be when it came to helping me get a dog. She was very knowledgeably and helped me make the best decision of my life. I have never been happier with my Cloudy boy. And Donna his transporter was a pleasure also keeping me updated as she made her trip to drop my fur baby off to me! Can not recommend these 2 enough

Photos

Related breeds

Australian Cattle Dog

View puppiesLearn about breed

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

View puppiesLearn about breed

Collie

View puppies

Australian Shepherd

View puppiesLearn about breed

Miniature Australian Shepherd

View puppies

Bordoodle

View puppies
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites
your favorites

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.