Rundown Ranch Cattle Dogs

Brenda H.

Breeder of Australian Cattle Dogs

  • Riverton, UT
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Bear
Belle

Planned Australian Cattle Dog litter

Due Sept. 2026

Ready Nov. 2026
Bear
Skye

Planned Australian Cattle Dog litter

Due Sept. 2026

Ready Nov. 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Brenda H., the breeder behind Rundown Ranch Cattle Dogs located in Riverton, UT. We have been raising Australian Cattle Dogs since 1998. We focus on breeding healthy puppies that have good conformation and great dispositions. It all begins with the parents. Our breeding program is unique. To find out more visit www.rundownranchcattledogs.com.

Q. & A. with Brenda

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Unfortunately we found that most of the Cattle Dogs in our area have health problems due to poor breeding and decided that we wanted to change that.

  • What makes your program special?

    We make sure that our breeding stock have good blood lines and are fully health tested. It is important to us that we raise beautiful healthy dogs with good personalities and working drive. All of our dogs are treated like family and are handled daily. We take a little bit different approach to feeding and healthcare than most breeders. We care about quality not just cost.

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

    Our puppies include red speckled, red mottled, 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 and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Brenda

Brenda 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.

Brenda partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape.

“We take care in placing our puppies. Placements are determined by deposit and puppy specifics. We generally start around 4 weeks and push to have puppies placed by 6 weeks of age. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,700 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Our puppies are $2200 for a standard AKC registration and $2700 if you want breeding/show rights. Breeding rights are limited. We ask for a $500 deposit that is non-refundable but can be applied to a future litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Brenda 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 Brenda 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 Brenda 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 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
      • Initial potty training
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Riverton, UT

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Salt Lake City Airport

Flexible meeting point

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

More about Brenda

  • Club memberships

    Brenda is a member of American Stock Dog Registration and American Kennel Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Certified Holistic Pet Health Coach, Puppy Culture Breeder, Canine Nutritionist.

  • Brenda has been a member of Good Dog for about 7 years

    Brenda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

  • Brenda’s links

Brenda is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Rundown Ranch Cattle Dogs 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Rundown Ranch Cattle Dogs 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.

  • 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.

  • Dentition, 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.

  • OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 4 (rcd4), Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), Animal Genetics Panel, Myotonia Congenita, Australian Cattle Dog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cystinuria Type II-A, Australian Cattle Dog Type, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd)

    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 Brenda to bring home their puppies.

  • Mandi T.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

    Brenda was well just amazing. I fell in love with my little girl from the moment I saw her. Brenda was so helpful in explaining the process since this was the first time I was buying a dog from a breeder. She kept me updated with pictures and messages about how my girl was doing. When I went to pick her up she had everything ready and made the process so easy. Now I have an amazing little girl who is learning to be a service dog. You can really see how much care Brenda takes in not only breeding but caring for the pups until it’s time for them to go home.

    Tarrah R.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2024

    I talked to a couple breeders, Brenda being one of them. I was and am so impressed with her knowledge and her willingness to help. She really cares for her puppies and has a great breeding program. She has talked to me many times and answered many questions. She is dedicated to the continued health of my puppy even into adulthood. I will continue to use her support to make sure my puppy is healthy and happy for a lifetime!

    MH

    Morgan H.

    Verified owner · May 2024

    Getting my puppy from Brenda has been a fantastic experience, and I can wholeheartedly recommend anyone looking for a heeler of their own to consider Rundown Ranch Cattle Dogs. Oso has been with me 7 weeks when writing this, but he is learning rapidly and growing into a puppy I'm very proud to own! While raising a cattle dog is an effort and requires daily commitment to the process, it was apparent from the beginning that Oso had been given a great start on life and behavioral foundations like his daily schedule, crate training, and emotional reactions had been cultivated in a healthy manner before coming with me. I feel like Oso and I have been setup for success!

  • Erika R.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2024

      • +8

    Brenda and her program at Run Down Ranch are absolutely top notch. We reached out to Brenda months before our litter was planned, to let her know exactly what we were looking for in our pup. Brenda kept us informed through the whole process, allowed us to be as involved as we desired, and delivered us an amazing puppy that fit our family perfectly. The time that Brenda puts into socializing the litter was evident from the first time we came down to visit our boy at 5 weeks. He was confident, curious, and unphased by new surroundings and loud noises. When we took him home a few weeks later, those skills were significantly more developed and proved to be a great foundation to train from. He was eager to learn and extremely receptive to training. We have adopted heelers from breeders in the past, so I can say without a doubt that Run Down Ranch was a significant step up. If you’re looking for a quality heeler breeder, I couldn’t recommend them enough!

    Nicole G.

    Verified owner · June 2024

      • +4

    Let me start by saying that Brenda was the light I needed! She made me feel 100% positive without any doubt she is Legitimate and serious about her dogs. Brenda was Very honest and very knowledgeable about the breed. She explained everything about the screening and early trainings her dogs receive, she goes above and beyond to inform you. Be sure to check out their website . I was able to facetime with her to see my puppy and call her with all my questions. She answered all my questions in great detail. She was very responsive and caring , made the whole thing effortless. I would recommend her over and over again. Our boy wrangler is absolute perfection. He is so smart and so happy! We have had no health issues , and I know that is because of how thorough Brenda is with her process. All in all we could not be happier with the choice we made with our puppy and Brenda. Also going through Good Dog was an so easy! Good Dog made connecting and find our right breeder a breeze. The secure payment option really puts your mind at ease!

    YM

    Yolanda M.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2024

    Brenda was the best kept me updated on everything she’s awesome advice everything was great

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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.

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