Quarter Acre Farms
- Monterey, TN
Meet the breeder
I'm Stephen A., the breeder behind Quarter Acre Farms located in Monterey, TN. We have a small number of very healthy and beautiful Australian cattle dogs. We are producing one to two litters per year and are currently focusing on blue heelers at this time.
Q. & A. with Stephen
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love with Australian Cattle Dogs after I got my first Female in 2009. After a few years I got a beautiful tan point male and the puppies they produced were so beautiful I was hooked.What makes your program special?
We now specialize in true blue heelers with dark coloration. We feel these dogs benefit from exposure to a variety of farm animals as well as children.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our 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.
Ghost
Went homeFemale
Paprika
Went homeFemale
Habanero
Went homeMale
Chipotle
Went homeMale
Bell
Went homeFemale
Cayenne
Went homeFemale
Girl 3 - Lavender
Went homeFemale
Girl 4 - Sage
Went homeFemale
Boy 1 - Basil
Went homeMale
Boy 2 - Thyme
Went homeMale
Girl 2 - Parsley
Went homeFemale
Boy 3 - Dill
Went homeMale
Girl 1 - Rosemary
Went homeFemale
Chia (Maverick)
Went homeMale
Flax (Airis)
Went homeMale
Pumpkin (Oreo)
Went homeMale
Sesame
Went homeMale
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Celery (Tonto)
Went homeMale
Sunflower
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Stephen
Stephen 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
"This price includes a bag of puppy food, a collar, and a fresh bath before pickup. Puppy deposits can be applied from the day of birth and reserves the available puppy of your choice."
Contract & health guarantee
Stephen 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 Stephen 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 Stephen 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 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
Extras
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Stephen.
Breeder's location
Meet in Monterey, TN
4515 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Clarkrange, TN
4504 miles away
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More about Stephen
Stephen has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Stephen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Stephen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Quarter Acre Farms 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
Stephen A.
Litter update on 04 Dec 2025 •We have been having a good time exposing these guys to the outdoors as well as giving them more play time inside too!
Chili and Poppy's litter
Stephen A.
Litter update on 26 Nov 2025 •These guys, and girl, decided to take their first bites of puppy food. Every day is an adventure for them exploring outside of the whelping area. They have been interacting with new sights, smells, and tastes.
Chili and Poppy's litter
Stephen A.
Litter update on 17 Nov 2025 •These guys are mobile! Not quite off to a running start, but they have all begun to take their first steps. A little personality and some more color is shining through each day.
Chili and Poppy's litter
Stephen A.
Litter update on 10 Nov 2025 •Their eyes are open and our hearts are full! These guys just keep growing up so fast.
Chili and Poppy's litter
Stephen A.
Litter update on 03 Nov 2025 •One week old and these guys are already starting to show a bit of color!
Chili and Poppy's litter
Parent dogs
Poppy, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About Poppy
Poppy is a fun loving, but gentle, cattle dog with a lot of personality. She loves to help with farm chores and is always interested in things going on around her. She is a true Blue heeler with no tan points, a mostly full mask, and no body or tail spots. She comes from a line of dogs out of Missouri bred by Piney River Cattle Dogs.
Pepper, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About Pepper
Pepper is a female Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Stephen decided to make her part of their program. Stephen 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.
Chili, dad
Australian Cattle Dog
About Chili
Chili is a male Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Stephen decided to make him part of their program. Stephen 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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Stephen to bring home their puppies.
Braili S.
Verified owner · Jan. 2026
+8From the very beginning, this experience felt different. We put a deposit on Tonto when he was just a couple days old, before his eyes were open, before we knew his personality, before we could see anything other than potential. And somehow, we just knew that he was meant to be ours. The waiting was hard in the best way. Every update, every photo, every small glimpse into who he was becoming only confirmed that we had made an excellent decision in trusting Stephen and Morgan. Now that Tonto is home, everything we hoped for has already proven true. He is incredibly smart, observant, and eager to learn. From the first days, he’s shown a natural ability to pick things up quickly, respond to direction, and settle himself when given structure. His confidence is calm, not chaotic, and it’s clear that his foundation was built with intention. What stands out most is how well-prepared he was for the transition home. New environments, new routines, and new expectations have been met with curiosity and steadiness rather than fear. That speaks volumes about the care, handling, and thoughtfulness that went into his earliest weeks. This experience wasn’t just about bringing home a puppy, it was about choosing the right foundation, the right values, and the right people to start this chapter with. We are deeply grateful for the communication, transparency, and heart that shaped Tonto into the dog he already is today. We know we’re only at the beginning, but we’re confident Tonto is going to be something truly special and we’ll always be thankful for the role Morgan and Stephen played in giving him the very best start!
RGRoberta G.
Verified owner · Sept. 2023
Misty is wonderful. She is on training with me to be my emotional support. She is learning fast. We live in the country so she loves exploring her property and going for walks.
BHBrett H.
Verified owner · Sept. 2023
+5Quarter acre farms sent pictures of my growing puppy every week and answered every question and concern. The process and pick up went smooth.
Lee Anne B.
Verified owner · Sept. 2023
Quarter Acre Farms was more than excellent!! They were very nice, attentive, responded quickly, and made sure we were fully educated about the process and payments. We were also able to get our Luna (new puppy) the same day in perfect health!! They were absolutely fantastic and Luna continues to thrive each day.
YUYvette U.
Verified owner · Aug. 2023
Great communication throughout the whole process, he kept me updated with pictures and information right up to the morning when I got my puppy. Any time I asked a question he would respond quickly which definitely made the whole process smooth.
Jordan P.
Verified owner · Mar. 2023
+6Breeder was available to answer any questions. Responded quickly. Even provided us with the puppy food she had been eating as well as the documentation of the vet visit. Very pleased!
