Littletrouble Cattle Dogs
Meet the breeder
I'm Kristen G., the breeder behind Littletrouble Cattle Dogs located in Deer Lodge, TN. We have owned Australian Cattle Dogs since 2001 and have enjoyed having them as loving family members. We have previously been based out of Southern California for the last 20 years. We have now moved to Tennessee but are still in CA every couple of weeks. We are able to help with transporting a pup if you are located in CA. We own and operate a small beef cattle operation and they help us with all of our daily chores on the farm. We also have some of our own sheep so we can help teach the younger dogs how to herd without the risk of getting hurt on cattle. When its time to relax and go to bed they all sleep inside with us. We strive to produce a dog that adheres to the breed standard and is able to perform the job it was meant to do.
Q. & A. with Kristen
Why did you start breeding?
We got started in breeding because there was a need for a good quality Cattle Dog. We bred for a few years and then neutered all of our dogs and didn't breed for quite a while. Recently, we got into herding and those dogs are all registered. Our only breeding dogs now are all AKC registered and come from champion lines.What makes your program special?
Our dogs all have a job to do and if they do not excel at herding or working livestock they won't be bred. We also don't breed just because a female comes into heat, we will base breeding on the circumstances of each dog.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Tank
Went homeMale
Reba - female
Went homeFemale
Waylon - male
Went homeMale
Panda Bear
Went homeFemale
Sonic
Went homeMale
Polar Bear
Went homeMale
Holstein
Went homeFemale
Aberdeen
Went homeFemale
Denim
Went homeFemale
Galloway
Went homeMale
Angus
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Kristen
Kristen 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
"Limited registration is $1800 Full registration starts at $2500 and up. Once a pregnancy has been confirmed, people on the waiting list will be contacted and asked for a deposit if they are interested in that particular mating. A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot at that time."
Contract & health guarantee
Kristen 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 Kristen 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 Kristen directly.
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
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kristen.
Breeder's location
Meet in Deer Lodge, TN
Other pick-up locations
Meet at McGhee Tyson Airport
Meet in Nashville, TN
More about Kristen
Kristen has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Kristen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Kristen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Littletrouble Cattle Dogs 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
Kristen G.
Litter update on 03 July 2025 •Pups are 4 weeks old! Neo is still available.
Krizzle and Harley's litter
Parent dogs
Krizzle, dad
Australian Cattle Dog
About Krizzle
Awesome working dog with a great temperment.
Great health testing
Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 4 (rcd4), +5 more.
Mazikeen, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About Mazikeen
Mazikeen is a female Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristen decided to make her part of their program. Kristen 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.
Harley, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About Harley
Harley is a nice compact girl that is all Cattle Dog. She never backs down from a challenge and is very bold on cattle.
Kira, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About Kira
Kira is a female Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristen decided to make her part of their program. Kristen 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
Great level
Littletrouble Cattle Dogs 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 Cattle Dogs.
Hip Dysplasia , 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.
Elbow Dysplasia (Preliminary), 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
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.
Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 4 (rcd4), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)
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).
