I'm the breeder behind Palomar Kennels located in Rio Linda, CA. Many of our puppies have become exceptional show dogs, and all of them have become excellent family dogs and lifelong friends. While we love showing our dogs, we get so much more enjoyment from the company of living with Australian Cattle Dogs and Smooth Fox Terriers. We love what we do and have lots of experience to share!
Debra 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 - $2,500.
“Price typically includes, vaccinations, worming, Baer testing and Health Certificate.”
Debra 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 Debra 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 Debra directly.
Our pups are well socialized in our home environment with children and other animals. 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.
All puppies are vaccinated, wormed and health check with Vet.
We send our puppies home with Initial potty training, Toys, Food & treats, Vet records, Basic obedience & manners, Microchip, and Registration.
Debra 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.
“Our young puppies are not shipped air cargo. At buyers expense the puppy can be flown in cabin to its destination”
Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.
Debra has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Debra was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Palomar Kennels meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Smooth Fox Terrier
Australian Cattle Dog
Smooth Fox Terrier
About Addy
Addy is a retired show dog now couch potato. Spoiled rotten of course. She had the best personality around and passes on her temperament to her babies
Smooth Fox Terrier
About Addy
Addy is a female Smooth Fox Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Debra decided to make her part of their program. Debra 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.
Australian Cattle Dog
About Ronan
Ronan is a male Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Debra decided to make him part of their program. Debra 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.
Australian Cattle Dog
About Soohie
Soohie is a female Australian Cattle Dog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Debra decided to make her part of their program. Debra 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.
Smooth Fox Terrier
About Ella
Ella is a female Smooth Fox Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Debra decided to make her part of their program. Debra 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.
Smooth Fox Terrier
About Ella
Ella is a female Smooth Fox Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Debra decided to make her part of their program. Debra 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.
Smooth Fox Terrier
About Sunny
Sunny is a male Smooth Fox Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Debra decided to make him part of their program. Debra 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.
Australian Cattle Dog
Smooth Fox Terrier
Great level
Palomar Kennels 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.
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).