Walkabout Australian Kelpies and Rat Terriers
- Certified Good Dog Breeder
- 13% response rate • Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Walkabout Australian Kelpies and Rat Terriers located in White City, OR. Our dogs excel in the ring, the paddock and as beloved companions. We are very proud of their accomplishments. Our dogs are family and we take care with each breeding to better the breed. Our goal is to have you love your new puppy as much as we did producing it for you.
Kim’s experience
About Kim
We've owned and loved Rat Terriers for 23 years. We live in the country and our terriers have that natural prey drive they were bred for. Our love of the Australian Kelpie started with a Kelpie cross. We then decided that we wanted an ANKC Australian Kelpie and imported our boy Boomer. Now we want to bring this easy going, biddable breed to others in the USA.
Newborn & upcoming litters
Newborn Rat Terriers from Archer and Obie
Born June 2022. Ready July 31, 2022
Newborn Rat Terriers from Stewart and Leeannan
Born Apr. 2023. Ready June 11, 2023
Newborn Australian Kelpies from Boomer and Siana
Born Apr. 2023. Ready June 12, 2023
Planned Australian Kelpies from Boomer and TBD
Due Sept. 2025. Ready Nov. 2025
Newborn Rat Terriers from Archer and Obie
Born June 2022
Ready July 31, 2022
Newborn Rat Terriers from Stewart and Leeannan
Born Apr. 2023
Ready June 11, 2023
Newborn Australian Kelpies from Boomer and Siana
Born Apr. 2023
Ready June 12, 2023
Getting a puppy from Kim
Kim 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.
Price
Puppy prices range from $1,500 - $4,000 and include a deposit of $500.
“Price includes AKC registration, microchip, 2 year genetic guarantee, first vaccine, and appropriate worming. Refundable in the event the puppy has an injury or genetic defect. In that event can move deposit to next litter or get a refund.”
Contract and health guarantee
Kim 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 Kim 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 Kim directly.
What's included
Enrichment and socialization
Our Australian Kelpie and Rat Terrier puppies are well adjusted to a home environment. They co-exist and do wonderfully. Will be started on crate training and potty training. All puppies wIll have been introduced to riding in a car. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Daily handling, Surface & tactile stimulation, Socialized with other dogs, Socialized in new places, Car rides, and Various sounds.
Puppy health practices
All puppies have first or second shots (depending on what age they go to new owners), and are wormed.
Extras
We send our puppies home with Microchip, Registration, Food & treats, Toys, Microchip, Puppy Collar, Food Starter Bag, and AKC Registration.
Bringing your puppy home
Kim offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
Pick up your puppy in White City, OR or nearby
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.
Get your puppy dropped off to you
Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
More about Kim
Why Kim started breeding
It started with the Rat Terriers and blossomed to the Australian Kelpie at a very fast clip. We love the competition and friendships that we've forged.
Kim has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Kim was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Kim’s program includes five colors
Kim’s Australian Kelpie puppies are black. Kim’s Rat Terrier puppies include white and chocolate, white and blue fawn, black tan and white, and red white and sable. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Kim’s links
Kim is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Walkabout Australian Kelpies and Rat Terriers 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
Meet Kim's parent dogs
All breeds
Australian Kelpie
Rat Terrier
Siana, mom
Australian Kelpie
About Siana
Siana is a female Australian Kelpie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kim decided to make her part of their program. Kim 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.
Boomer, dad
Australian Kelpie
About Boomer
He is AKC FSS registered. He has multiple Best In Open Show wins, and multiple group placings in a very short show career.
Leeannan, mom
Rat Terrier
About Leeannan
Leeannan is a female Rat Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kim decided to make her part of their program. Kim 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.
Obie, mom
Rat Terrier
About Obie
Obie is a female Rat Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kim decided to make her part of their program. Kim 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.
Everest, dad
Rat Terrier
About Everest
Everest is a male Rat Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kim decided to make him part of their program. Kim 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
Australian Kelpie
Rat Terrier
Excellent level
Walkabout Australian Kelpies and Rat Terriers 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 Kelpies.
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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
DNA Profile, Hereditary Ataxia, Cerebellar Ataxia, 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).