Straight Arrow Australian Cattle Dogs
Meet the breeder
I'm Sherri O., the breeder behind Straight Arrow Australian Cattle Dogs located in Sanger, TX. We offer AKC registered top quality Australian Cattle Dogs with great temperaments that do conformation, agility, and rally. Our AKC registered Australian Cattle Dogs are home to the 2014 Westminster Best of Breed, 2016 National Championship Best of Breed and the 2018 National Specialty Best In Show. But beyond that we pride ourselves in producing dogs with good temperaments, great companions and amazing show dogs.
Q. & A. with Sherri
Why did you start breeding?
Started when I started showing dogs in 2001.What makes your program special?
I pay attention to breeding dogs with bone, substance and breed type, with beautiful heads, and with sound minds and bodies.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue mottled, red speckled, blue speckled, and blue. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Revlon
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Sherri
Sherri 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
Puppy prices include a $1,000 deposit and between $1,000 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Each puppy comes with a microchip, AKC registration, age appropriate vaccines, deworming, and their BAER testing done. No deposits are taken until all puppies have been BAER tested and they are evaluated for show vs. pet quality.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sherri 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 Sherri 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 Sherri directly.
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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 with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sherri.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Sanger, TX
1163 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dallas Fort Worth Airport
1171 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Sherri can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Sherri
Club memberships
Sherri is a member of Australian Cattle Dog Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, American Kennel Club Canine College, Professional Groomer, Puppy Culture Breeder, Licensed Veterinarian.
Sherri has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Sherri was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Sherri is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Straight Arrow Australian 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
Sherri O.
Program update on 02 June •It’s getting hot in Texas Barbie is enjoying her walkabout in the afternoon
Sherri O.
Program update on 02 June •Hank visiting our friends in Virginia❤️
Sherri O.
Program update on 02 June •Barbie playing with her princess Chanel
Sherri O.
Litter update on 02 June •Hank and Barbie waiting on their ultrasound to confirm
Hank and Barbie's litter
Sherri O.
Program update on 26 May •
Sherri O.
Litter update on 24 May •Barbie Q just got back home from her visit with Hank! We are hoping for good news soon….updates will be announced in about 4 weeks!!!
Hank and Barbie's litter
Sherri O.
Program update on 05 Dec. 2024 •It was a busy fall Showing at the National Specialty! We had so much fun!!
Parent dogs
Waylon, dad
Australian Cattle Dog
About Waylon
Waylon is a male Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sherri decided to make him part of their program. Sherri 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.
Barbie, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About Barbie
Barbie is a naturally sweet wiggly girl great with people. She is also pretty good with other dogs, she is, however too strong on sheep better suited for herding cattle, strong herding drive. Her preferred activity is being loved on giving kisses and getting dressed up.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Straight Arrow Australian 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.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
