Thunderbel Cattle Dogs

Krista R.

Breeder of Australian Cattle Dogs

  • Atglen, PA
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Krista R., the breeder behind Thunderbel Cattle Dogs located in Atglen, PA. Having ACD’s in our lives is such a blessing. We love being able to offer that same opportunity to other homes! Our dogs and pups are raised in our home and are loved as family. We spend many hours with our litters, socializing and caring for our puppies to prepare them for their forever homes.

Q. & A. with Krista

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

    Our puppies are blue. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Krista

Krista 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

Connect with Krista to learn more details about pricing.

Contract & health guarantee

Krista 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 Krista 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 Krista 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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Atglen, PA

3967 miles away

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More about Krista

  • Krista has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

    Krista was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Krista’s links

Krista is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Thunderbel 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Thunderbel 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.

  • PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 4 (rcd4), Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), 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).