I'm Caitlin C., the breeder behind Wild Rose Ranch located in North Lakeport, CA. We call ourselves the Wild Rose Ranch because here the wild roses grow all over our property. We raise horses and cattle here on our property, along with Australian shepherds and border collies.
Our dogs are bred and raised around family, children and all the farm animals here. We love our dogs, they are part of our family.
Q. & A. with Caitlin
Why did you start breeding?
A friend introduced us to the breed and we were hooked right away. We love warming peoples homes with these amazing dogs.
What makes your program special?
We thrive on producing well rounded puppies. We expose them to so much from a young age they go home very social and well mannered. We start early house and social training.
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our Border Collie puppies include rough and smooth coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Border Collie puppies include black and white, lilac, and red. Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include black & white, black tri, blue merle, red merle, and red tri. Miniature Australian Shepherd puppies include blue merle, black tri, red tri, and red merle. 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.
Taylor
Went home
Female
Kelsey
Went home
Female
Jason
Went home
Male
Megan
Went home
Female
Liv
Reserved
Female
Sierra
Reserved
Female
Elsie Ott
Reserved
Female
Saber
Reserved
Female
Buster Brown
Went home
Male
Duke
Went home
Male
Skip
Went home
Male
Bluey
Went home
Male
Sassy
Went home
Female
Thor
Went home
Male
Batman
Went home
Male
Ariel
Went home
Female
Hulk
Went home
Male
Wonder
Went home
Female
Butters
Went home
Male
BoGo
Went home
Male
Margo
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Caitlin
Caitlin 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $300 - $3,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Our puppies are sent home with their first round of vaccinations, worming, extremely well socialized by kids, other animals, including everything you’d find on the farm! all deposits are non refundable although if something comes up and you are unable to take your puppy, we will allow you to transfer your deposit to a different litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Caitlin 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 Caitlin 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 Caitlin directly.
Wild Rose Ranch 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
Caitlin C.
Program update on 06 Nov. •
Margo ! I love getting happy updates from adopters. This Puppyy is so loved.
Caitlin C.
Litter update on 09 Sept. •
Another baby update !!! A happy pup in his home with his family
Roogie and Novie's litter
Caitlin C.
Litter update on 09 Sept. •
Flash is fitting right into his new home with his family
Roogie and Novie's litter
Caitlin C.
Litter update on 09 Sept. •
This handsome boy loves his new home.
Bear and Roxy's litter
Caitlin C.
Litter update on 19 Aug. •
This is now Kady! She is doing so well and absolutely thriving in her new home.
Bear and Roxy's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Border Collie
Australian Shepherd
Toy Australian Shepherd
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Piper, mom
Border Collie
About Piper
Piper is a high drive border collie she loves to work and we’ll go all day long.
Ranger, dad
Border Collie
About Ranger
Although Ranger is not papered, he is a purebred Border collie that comes from a hard drive working family. His fourth generation here ! Ranger is the all-around family dog that also loves to work. He’s got a really nice working drive on The Ranch.
He loves to work hard and play hard. He will give you his all every day.
Copper, mom
Border Collie
About Copper
Health tested, not registered, but she is purebred with these border collies. It’s definitely not about the papers but how they work. Copper has I’d say medium drive. She loves all the daily activities and being on The Ranch, but not necessarily high drive for all day work.
Stella, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Stella
Stella is a beautiful Mini, she’s sweet outgoing, great family Dog. Loves people and to be everyone’s main attention.
Meme, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Meme
Miss Meme is not able to be registered , so her pups will not be able to be registered .
She is a Tiny Toy Aussie.
She is a very flashy red Merle. Meme has a very thick coat. She has a great personality and loves her family. Meme is the perfect take everywhere size. She is outgoing and Extremely smart. Meme is right at 9’’ tall. Meme loves to adventure and loves the beach.
Scarlett, mom
Border Collie
About Scarlett
Scarlett is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Caitlin decided to make her part of their program. Caitlin 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.
Roxy, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Roxy
Roxy is the perfect dog. She is sweet smart gentle and absolutely loves her people. She is my daughter’s dog and I wouldn’t ask for a better best friend for my daughter. She enjoys doing agility and learning new fun tricks. Roxy is a standard but her puppies normally stay on the small side.
Willow, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Willow
American Stock Dog Registered. Loves everyone. Extremely affectionate. Very smart. Low drive.
Roogie, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Roogie
This is such an awesome dog he loves his family. He is active but not overly hyper. He is American Stock Dog Registered and health tested clear. Roo loves his people and enjoys being right there with you. He is very smart and loves to snuggle.
Mo, dad
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Mo
Unfortunately Mo is no longer with us. He recently got ran over and we are heartbroken 💔. These will be the last of cosmos puppies. We can assure you wont be disappointed in adding one of these amazing puppies into your home and family. Mo was smart goofy lovey and personable.
Skiff, dad
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Skiff
Skiff is American Stock Dog Registered. He is a great dog and passes his beautiful coat down to his babies. He is social and smart. He loves kids and all other animals. Skiff has that personality we love seeing come out in his puppies.
Jewel, mom
Toy Australian Shepherd
About Jewel
Jewel is a female Toy Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Caitlin decided to make her part of their program. Caitlin 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.
Suki, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Suki
Suki is a female Miniature Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Caitlin decided to make her part of their program. Caitlin 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.
Novie, mom
Miniature Australian Shepherd
About Novie
Red is the sweetest girl she loves everyone. She wants to always be right with you. She loves playing on the ranch. She is great with kids and all other animals. She is a very laid back girl.
Lily, mom
Border Collie
About Lily
Lily is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Caitlin decided to make her part of their program. Caitlin 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
Border Collie
Miniature Australian Shepherd
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Wild Rose Ranch 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 Border Collies.
DNA Disease Panel
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 Caitlin to bring home their puppies.
Nick U.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
We had such a wonderful experience working with Caitlin! The entire process was easy and efficient from start to finish. She provided all the documentation we needed, detailed information about Henry’s food, and really helpful advice for training and adjustment. You can tell she truly cares about her puppies and their future homes. We’re absolutely thrilled with our new puppy, Henry, he’s healthy, happy, and everything we hoped for!! We highly recommend Wild Rose Ranch