R & C Kennels
- Buna, TX
- Responds within a few hours
Meet the breeder
I'm Rachel F., the breeder behind R & C Kennels located in Buna, TX. We raise our litters in our home to help set the foundation for happy and confident puppies to transition well into their forever homes. It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to make an impact on each individual puppy!
Q. & A. with Rachel
Why did you start breeding?
I have always loved creating new life and always loved mini aussies. It has been a dream of mine for a very long time and I'm greatful I'm in a position to do my passion.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Taffy
Went homeFemale
Snowbelle
Went homeFemale
Cocoa
Went homeMale
Ember
Went homeMale
Peppermint
Went homeMale
Eggnog
Went homeMale
Kringle
Went homeMale
Blizzard
Went homeMale
Marshmallow
Went homeMale
Pickles
ReservedFemale
Biscuit
ReservedFemale
Nacho
ReservedMale
Brisket
ReservedFemale
Reuben
ReservedMale
Lightning
Went homeMale
Rayne
Went homeFemale
Myst
Went homeFemale
Thunder
Went homeMale
Frost
Went homeFemale
Drizz
Went homeMale
Chocolate Chip
Went homeFemale
Butterscotch
Went homeMale
Sugar Cookie
Went homeFemale
Aspen
Went homeMale
Juniper
Went homeMale
Ceder
Went homeMale
Sage
Went homeMale
Maple
Went homeFemale
Fern
Went homeFemale
Willow
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Rachel
Rachel 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
“All pricing is for pet only. If you’re interested in full registration, we can discuss that separately. Full registration is considered on a case-by-case basis and requires an additional fee of $300. Feel free to reach out if you want more details on this option. To hold your puppy, I require a $300 deposit. This deposit is non-refundable but can be transferred to a different puppy if needed. Once the deposit is received, your puppy will be reserved for you.”
Contract & health guarantee
Rachel 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 Rachel 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 Rachel 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
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Rachel.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Buna, TX
5145 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport
5222 miles away
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Meet in Houston, TX
5235 miles away
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More about Rachel
Rachel has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Rachel was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Rachel’s links
Rachel is a trusted Good Dog breeder
R & C 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
Litter and program updates
Rachel F.
Litter update on 15 Dec. 2025 •Isn’t Cocoa a cutie.
Hank and Rayne's litter
Parent dogs
Mazel, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Mazel
Mazel is something else, she is for sure her own personality. She is sweet and loves belly rubs. Mazel loves being praised.
Hank, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Hank
Hank is the true definition of a Velcro dog, he wants to be by your side every minute of the day. He absolutely loves people and has a sweet, submissive nature that makes him impossible not to love. We like to call him our little Casanova because he’s always charming everyone he meets!
Chloe, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Chloe
We call Chloe our little diva, she honestly thinks she's royalty! She absolutely loves attention and always wants to be surrounded by people.
Rayne, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Rayne
Rayne is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rachel decided to make her part of their program. Rachel 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.
Stormy, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Stormy
Stormy is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rachel decided to make her part of their program. Rachel 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
Good level
R & C 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 Miniature Australian Shepherds.
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).
