Macushla Kennel

Katriina V.

Breeder of Cairn Terriers, German Shorthaired Pointers, and Australian Cattle Dogs

  • Redding, CA ·
  • Responds within a few hours

Available puppies

German Shorthaired Pointer

Australian Cattle Dog

Josey Wales

Ready Aug. 25

3 weeks old · Male

Ten Bears

Ready Aug. 25

3 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Katriina V., the breeder behind Macushla Kennel located in Redding, CA. We raise family-oriented working dogs. Our puppies go on to be great family pets and working companions, hunting buddy, or your next show prospect. We breed both to provide families with loving and capable companions and to improve upon our dogs' fantastic traits with each generation.

Q. & A. with Katriina

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I started with ACDs many years ago when we had more livestock. I was impressed with the natural Biddability of this breed and love their quirky nature and Velcro bond. I got into Cairn Terriers and showing some years later and greatly enjoy taking my terriers to AKC conformation events. Wonderful family dogs and spunky to boot! My Terriers are imported from EU, and I am building a foundation of healthy and bright Cairns for pet and show.

  • What makes your program special?

    My foundation bloodlines were carefully researched and sought out, and thank you to some wonderful breeders here in the USA and in EU I am blessed to have some very nice dogs in my program. We strive to health test each breeding dog to the standards, starting with Full Genetic panels and moving on to OFA screening as well as Pennhip on certain dogs.

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

    Our Cairn Terrier puppies include wheaten, red wheaten, silver brindle, red brindle, red, brindle, and black. German Shorthaired Pointer puppies include liver roan and liver. Australian Cattle Dog puppies include blue speckled, blue mottled, and blue. 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 Katriina

Katriina has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Katriina partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“As buyers are screened- we communicate clearly to let out buyers know what specific qualities and attributes each puppy has as my buyer selects their new family member.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Generally all pups sold come with AKC registration. We only offer Full AKC Registration on our best pups who check all boxes around 8 weeks of age to be show and breeding quality. Limited AKC registration will be offered with our other pups who will make excellent family and working dogs. If you want to reserve a puppy before 8 weeks of age, we ask for a $500 non refundable deposit to hold that pup. If for any reason the pup buyer does not like how the pup is developing, they can cancel reservation on that pup and their deposit will roll to the next upcoming litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Katriina 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 Katriina 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 Katriina directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Redding, CA

5505 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Rogue Valley –Medford Airport

5410 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Katriina can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Katriina

  • Club memberships

    Katriina is a member of NAVHDA and American Kennel Club.

  • Katriina has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

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

  • Katriina’s links

Katriina is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Macushla Kennel 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

All breeds

Australian Cattle Dog

Cairn Terrier

German Shorthaired Pointer

Parent health testing

Australian Cattle Dog

Cairn Terrier

German Shorthaired Pointer

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Macushla Kennel 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 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.

  • 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)

    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 Katriina to bring home their puppies.

  • John M.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    Our experience with Katrina was excellent. We couldn't be happier with Charlie. Katriina wrote a well written description of both the breed and Charlie as an individual. Her posting made me want to risk taking a long trip to see him. We've had to make astoundingly few corrections in his behavior and training (Aussies will test you). Katriina obviously not only cares about her breed but about the individual dog as well. We're so happy to have Charlie as the new member of our family!

    L'Nai C.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2026

    After a long 10 hr drive, I met with Katrina and received my little Ixia. ❤️ She is healthy and happy. She slept the 10hr drive back and, while we're going through the exciting piranha stage, she is learning her French commands and showing her intelligence already. More and more mottling is showing up every day and I'm so excited to see the dog she will become. ♡

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    Inga T.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    We are thankful to Katriina for our beautiful blue Heeler puppy ! It was a pleasure to communicate with Katriina. Very kind, very helpful, and easy to get in touch !

  • Michael T.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    Katriina was absolutely amazing! So much knowledge and has raised a beautiful Dog "Leo". It has been 2 weeks since we picked him up and he is absolutely remarkable. Smart intelligent has already picked up on so many different kinds of commands. He stays inside and he already goes to the door when he needs to go to the bathroom after only having him for 2 weeks. I would totally recommend anybody that would like a beautiful, smart, incredible animal. Please get a hold of Macushla Kennel and Katriina. Katriina and their breeding process and training before you ever get the puppy is incredible. Leo is so smart, It blows me away. Thank you once again for such an amazing dog.

    Erinn C.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Kate was awesome, she gave us regular puppy updates, pictures, and videos throughout the process. She offered to meet us closer, but we decided to make a road trip out of it. Our pup, formerly Theo, came with a puppy starter kit and records which included his vaccination history. He's a great doggie!

    Suzanne P.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Katrina was very helpful about finding the best fit for our family. She’s very knowledgeable about Austrialian Shepherds and even gave us some basic training lessons at pick up. She was flexible with our timing for pick up as well. She gave us a welcome packet, easy records to follow, and answered any questions after we had him. Thank you Katriina!

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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