I'm Marilyn F., the breeder behind Lava Run Kennels located in Antlers, OK. I’m a small-scale breeder of adorable, well-bred Catahoula Leopard Dog and Australian Shepherd puppies. I love what I do and strive to produce the best puppies for my buyers. I breed with a focus on health above all, and I genetically test my dogs so I can be sure they will pass on good genes to their puppies.
Q. & A. with Marilyn
Why did you start breeding?
My dogs have proven to be wonderful companions in my life. As I learned more about responsible breeding practices, I wanted to do my part to produce healthy, well-bred puppies. It has been an incredible experience!
What makes your program special?
I treasure each puppy in my program and give them all the attention and care that I possibly can. I work hard so my puppies can leave my home with confidence, ready to take on the world with their new family.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include tiny and miniature sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, red merle, and black. 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.
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Flint
Went home
Male
Canon
Went home
Male
America
Went home
Female
Blast
Went home
Male
Revere
Went home
Male
Liberty
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Marilyn
Marilyn 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
Connect with Marilyn to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Marilyn 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 Marilyn 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 Marilyn directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Marilyn.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Antlers, OK
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dallas Fort Worth Airport
More about Marilyn
Marilyn has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Marilyn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Marilyn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lava Run 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
Parent dogs
All breeds
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Zipi, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Zipi
Zipi is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Marilyn decided to make her part of their program. Marilyn 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.
Pippin, mom
Catahoula Leopard Dog
About Pippin
Pippin is a female Catahoula Leopard Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Marilyn decided to make her part of their program. Marilyn 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.
Gunar, dad
Catahoula Leopard Dog
About Gunar
Gunar is a male Catahoula Leopard Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Marilyn decided to make him part of their program. Marilyn 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.
Bear, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Bear
Bear is a male Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Marilyn decided to make him part of their program. Marilyn 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.
Rox, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Rox
Rox is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Marilyn decided to make her part of their program. Marilyn 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Lava Run 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 Miniature Australian Shepherds.
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).