Palomar Kennels
- Rio Linda, CA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Debra L., the breeder behind Palomar Kennels located in Rio Linda, CA. Many of our puppies have become exceptional show dogs, and all of them have become excellent family dogs and lifelong friends. While we love showing our dogs, we get so much more enjoyment from the company of living with Australian Cattle Dogs and Smooth Fox Terriers. We love what we do and have lots of experience to share!
Q. & A. with Debra
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Debra
Debra 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
"Price typically includes, vaccinations, worming, Baer testing and Health Certificate."
Contract & health guarantee
Debra 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 Debra 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 Debra 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 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Toys
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Debra.
Breeder's location
Meet in Rio Linda, CA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at San Francisco Airport
Meet in Reno, NV
More about Debra
Debra has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Debra was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Debra is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Palomar 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
Smooth Fox Terrier
Australian Cattle Dog
Addy, mom
Smooth Fox Terrier
About Addy
Addy is a retired show dog, now couch potato. Spoiled rotten of course. She has the best personality around and passes her temperament to her babies
Gobie, mom
Smooth Fox Terrier
About Gobie
Gobie is super sweet and loves attention. Very easy going and fun to be around. Gobie is AKC registered and microchipped
Spicy, dad
Smooth Fox Terrier
About Spicy
Spicy is a fun loving happy go lucky soul. He loves his toys and snuggling on the couch. Spicy is AKC registered and an AKC Champion
Ronan, dad
Australian Cattle Dog
About Ronan
Ronan is a male Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Debra decided to make him part of their program. Debra 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.
Soohie, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About Soohie
Soohie is a female Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Debra decided to make her part of their program. Debra 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.
Ella, mom
Smooth Fox Terrier
About Ella
Ella is a female Smooth Fox Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Debra decided to make her part of their program. Debra 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.
Ella, mom
Smooth Fox Terrier
About Ella
Ella is a female Smooth Fox Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Debra decided to make her part of their program. Debra 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.
Sunny, dad
Smooth Fox Terrier
About Sunny
Sunny is a male Smooth Fox Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Debra decided to make him part of their program. Debra 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
Australian Cattle Dog
Smooth Fox Terrier
Great level
Palomar 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 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.
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 Debra to bring home their puppies.
Marc F.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
Debra was was very helpful, mindful of her puppies’ new home and went above and beyond to arrange a cross border delivery. Our Smooth Fox Terrier is very sweet and was clearly raised with love.
