Willowbend Australian Cattle dogs
- Mount Washington, KY
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Planned Australian Cattle Dog litter
Due Dec. 2025
Ready Feb. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Kristi W., the breeder behind Willowbend Australian Cattle dogs located in Mount Washington, KY. We are responsible breeders who are passionate about our dogs. They’re central to our lives, and we are proud of their accomplishments. We enjoy participating in conformation events and staying involved in the breed.
Q. & A. with Kristi
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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
The Wizard
Went homeMale
The Lion
Went homeMale
Dorothy
Went homeFemale
Scarecrow
Went homeMale
Tin Man
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Kristi
Kristi 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 between $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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Contract & health guarantee
Kristi 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 Kristi 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 Kristi 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
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kristi.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Mount Washington, KY
441 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Louisville Airport (Standiford Field)
450 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Kristi can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Kristi
Club memberships
Kristi is a member of Australian Cattle Dog Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, CHIC Certified, American Kennel Club Canine College, Associate Dog Trainer, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.
Kristi has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Kristi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Kristi’s links
Kristi is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Willowbend 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
Parent dogs
Rosie, mom
Australian Cattle Dog
About Rosie
Rosie is a female Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kristi decided to make her part of their program. Kristi 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.
Uploaded health tests
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.
Teller, dad
Australian Cattle Dog
About Teller
Teller is a male Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kristi decided to make him part of their program. Kristi 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.
Potter, dad
Australian Cattle Dog
About Potter
Potter is a male Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kristi decided to make him part of their program. Kristi 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Willowbend 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.
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).
