I'm Catherine Santee H., the breeder behind Mad Ranch located in Tulsa, OK. We are pet owners first and foremost. All of our puppies are raised as members of our family until they’re ready to join yours. Our puppies are raised with love in our home, and we strive to help each one grow up with confidence so they are ready to thrive with their new families. They are affectionate, intelligent, and cute as can be!
Q. & A. with Catherine Santee
Why did you start breeding?
My husband was watching our dogs
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Ed, short for Edwina
Went home
Female
Peaches
Went home
Female
Nathan Jr
Went home
Male
H.I
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Catherine Santee
Catherine Santee 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 Catherine Santee to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Catherine Santee 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 Catherine Santee 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 Catherine Santee directly.
Mad Ranch 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
Catherine Santee H.
Program update on 01 Sept. •
Catherine Santee H.
Program update on 01 Sept. •
Patsy and Edwina are looking for their homes. Fall photo shoot! Ask me about testimonials from the new owners of their littermates
Catherine Santee H.
Program update on 26 Aug. •
Peaches, Myko and Nathan jr with their new owners
Catherine Santee H.
Program update on 26 Aug. •
Two left! Very unprofessional pics (but I tried) with mom Moxie and Patsy, orange leash, Ed, Edwina, has the red leash
Catherine Santee H.
Program update on 18 Aug. •
This is Patsy the court clerk and Patsy the puppy. They both like to sit and get paid for looking pretty
Parent dogs
Riley, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Riley
Riley is a mammas boy. He really did not like the show ring, but he goes off lead with me every morning and we pick up our 92 yo neighbors paper and he brings it to her door. He is 8 and we also own his cousin and uncle. Hips and elbows OFA CERTIFIED
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Mad Ranch 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 Shepherds.
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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Catherine Santee to bring home their puppies.
Lori W.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Entire process was very easy Catherine from mad ranch was very sweet helpful with lots of pictures and videos of the litter, including the pup that we brought home. He is a sweetheart and grandchildren love him and he loves us all.