I'm the breeder behind Lone Pine Kennel and Rush Creek Aussies located in Redding, CA. We raise family-oriented stock dogs. Our puppies go on to be great family pets and working companions or your next show prospect. We breed both to provide families with loving and capable companions and to improve upon our dogs' fantastic traits with each generation.
About Katriina
We run a very small farm in the foothills of the Trinity Alps wilderness. We raise Gotland Sheep, Nigerian Dwarf Goats, Australian Cattle Dogs and Australian Shepherds
What makes Katriina’s program special
My foundation bloodlines were carefully researched and sought out, and thank you to some amazing breeders out there we were able to get some of the best dogs out there to start out. Health testing is important to us, and we generally have Genetic, OFA or Penhipp testing done on all of our breeding dogs.
Katriina is a member of 2 clubs
American Kennel Club, Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA)
Katriina 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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.
Puppy prices range from $2,000 - $3,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“Generally all pups sold come with registration, either ASCA for our Aussies, or AKC registration for our cattle dogs. We only offer Full AKC Registration on our best pups who check all boxes around 8 weeks of age to be show and breeding quality. Limited AKC registration will be offered with our other pups who will make excellent family and working dogs. If you want to reserve a puppy before 8 weeks of age, we ask for a $500 non refundable deposit to hold that pup. If for any reason the pup buyer does not like how the pup is developing, they can cancel reservation on that pup and their deposit will roll to the next upcoming litter.”
Katriina 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 Katriina 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 Katriina directly.
I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, and Various sounds.
Pups are vaccinated, microchipped and dewormed on a schedule, health records are included in each puppy’s folder.
We send our puppies home with Puppy starter kit, Toys, Food & treats, Microchip, Registration, Early Neurological Stimulation, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Vaccinations, Food Starter Bag, Microchip, Certificate of Health, and AKC Registration.
Katriina offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Work with a trusted flight nanny to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Why Katriina started breeding
I fell in love with my herding breeds when I got my first two Cattle Dogs as hiking companions. I began to learn about both breeds natural abilities as we were getting our sheep and decided to fine tune what we like in these breeds. We raise AKC Australian Cattle Dogs and ASCA Australian Shepherds- my Aussies are primarily Working bred, from some of the first strong working lines. We love our herding dogs and strive to produce healthy and quality dogs who are biddable, confident and meet the breed standards.
Katriina is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder
Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.
Katriina has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Katriina was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Katriina’s program includes seven colors
Katriina’s Australian Cattle Dog puppies include blue speckled, blue mottled, and blue. Katriina’s Australian Shepherd puppies include red merle, red, blue merle, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Lone Pine Kennel and Rush Creek Aussies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Shepherd
Australian Cattle Dog
About Kiwi
Kiwi is our sweet girl, she is good with kids and other dogs. Excellent family dog, loves to run with the quad on our farm trails. She has a gentle temperament and is very biddable. Kiwi’s pedigree includes many confirmation champions 🐾
Uploaded health tests
GenSol Diagnostics DNA Testing
Australian Shepherd
About Chloe
Chloe is everything you would want in a smaller Aussie! She is 15 inches and 27 lbs of happiness 🙂🐾 this girl has a beautiful thick coat, correct build and lovely outgoing temperament. She is excellent with children and loves everyone she meets! She is athletic and enjoys hiking and running on our farm with the 4 wheeler. She is a very intelligent girl, easy to direct, and has excellent natural recall
Good health testing
Orivet Genetics, Full Breed Profile
Australian Shepherd
About Rhi
Rhi is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Katriina decided to make him part of their program. Katriina 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.
Good health testing
Patellar Luxation, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), +2 more
Australian Cattle Dog
About Teddy
Teddy is a female Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Katriina decided to make her part of their program. Katriina 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.
Great health testing
Orivet Genetics, Full Breed Profile, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more
Australian Shepherd
About Charlie
Charlie is a very special dog. He is one of the smartest dogs I have ever owned. This dog has amazing history in his bloodline full of WTCH, and many accomplished herding, and Trial dogs. I’m very lucky to have him in my program and have been very happy with his offspring, as have many of my customers. If you are looking for a puppy who will grow up to work, or trial, be a companion or even a therapy dog, this is the genetic line you can’t go wrong with. Slash V stacked in his pedigree along with other old snd quality ASCA lines. We love our boy❤️
Good health testing
Orivet Genetics, Full Breed Profile, Hip Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), +1 more
Australian Shepherd
About Popcorn
This girl is smart and gritty, she has amazing memory retention and was one of the easiest dogs I have trained. Pop has prompt recall and is very quick with vocal direction, she has interest and drive on livestock, and is very Velcro and bonded to me. Extremely loyal and affectionate girl, we are grateful to have her, she is from very old ASCA lines 🐾
Good health testing
Hip Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA)
Australian Cattle Dog
About Rocky
Excellent confirmation, good bone, mild and sweet temperament, watchful and alert, strong drive on livestock. Great with kids snd other dogs.
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), +2 more
Australian Cattle Dog
About Lola
Lola is very confident and forward. She has a balanced easy going temperament and goes with the flow, gets along with everyone. She is my girl who is just always happy. She is put together well as far as confirmation, good bone size and a strong interest in livestock.
Good health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Hip Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), +1 more
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Shepherd
Great level
Lone Pine Kennel and Rush Creek Aussies 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.
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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Katriina to bring home their puppies.
Michelle M.
Sept. 2024
Katriina was very responsive on all questions I had and has been able to help out with anything I need in regards to the breed. Our pup is perfect and such a delight to be around. I highly recommend...
Roland B.
Sept. 2024
It was a pleasure working with Katriina! I received a message just minutes after inquiring about one of her puppies. She was very responsive and answered all my questions. Katriina shared photos and...
Sabrina J.
July 2024
Katriina was so helpful and wonderful during the puppy choosing process. Wish (Now named Freya) is my first puppy and I had so many questions and concerns but Katriina answered all of them and...
Brianna W.
Apr. 2024
Rush Creek Aussies was very responsive and understanding in our journey to find the perfect puppy for us. We love our dog so much and he fits into our little family so great.
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.
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.