2008 ATCA Breeder's Directory


THE AUSTRALIAN TERRIER CLUB OF AMERICA, INC. DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY BREEDERS OR GUARANTEE ANY PUPPIES.

What to look for when selecting a breeder...

Buy from a responsible and well-respected breeder. Responsible breeders are concerned with the betterment of the breed and the health and welfare of their puppies. They work on breeding-out hereditary diseases that might affect their breed. Screen the breeder by asking to see at least one parent of the puppy. See how the dogs in the breeder's home interact with your breeder. Are they friendly and outgoing, or do they shy away? Do the puppies appear healthy and friendly? Are the premises clean? Does the breeder willingly share information and ideas about puppy care and training? Will the breeder give you names of other puppy buyers as references?

Before you buy, make sure the breeder gives you a written sales contract to be signed by both buyer and seller...

Review the agreement before you sign it. The sales contract should include the names of the sire and dam and their AKC registration numbers, and a brief description of the puppy (sex, color, pet or show quality puppy). It should also contain the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the buyer and seller, as well as some sort of guarantee regarding the puppy's health. The health guarantee should allow you to have the puppy checked by a veterinarian of your choice and should set forth terms and a reasonable time period for returning the puppy should there be a health problem. If there is a problem, notify the breeder immediately and be sure to follow it up in writing.

When an advance deposit is required by the breeder...

Be certain that you understand all of the terms of the deposit, including any refund policy or additional conditions. The deposit may be handled as a separate written agreement.

If you are buying a pet-quality puppy...

Do understand the breeder's concern about requiring spaying and neutering of the puppy, and cooperate accordingly. Many, if not all responsible breeders routinely add a written spay/neuter requirement to their pet contracts as a condition before releasing the puppy's AKC registration papers to the buyer. Ask the breeder about the AKC's limited registration option which allows the breeder to reverse show or breeding restrictions if, at a later date, the puppy shows unusual promise. The responsible breeder will also be screening you while looking for the best home for each puppy.

Unless mutually agreed upon in writing - an example being the spay and neuter pet contract clause mentioned above, the breeder should furnish you with an AKC litter registration paper for a puppy, or an individual AKC registration paper for an older dog at the time of sale...

You should also receive at least a three-generation pedigree and a record of inoculations and wormings that the animal has received. If you state to the breeder that you are interested in pet quality, please do not expect at a later date that the puppy will grow up to be a good breeding specimen or show dog. Most breeders price their puppies according to whether they are show or pet quality.

If you are buying a puppy for breeding and showing...

You should do an in-depth study of the breed standard and discuss fully the merits or faults of the individual dog that you are interested in with the breeder. It is generally unwise to buy a breeding or show prospect under six months of age. All persons listed below in this directory will be happy to offer their help as breed information resources.

Many breeders of Australian Terriers have waiting lists for future pet buyers...

You may find as you search for your new family pet, that litter after litter is “spoken for.” Please do not give up, and do consider putting your own name on your chosen breeder's waiting list. It is seldom possible to start your search for a puppy in May and to be able to take one home in June.

What the designation means...

If the above symbol appears after a breeder's name, it indicates that he or she has been officially recognized by the ATCA Health Committee as a Health Survey Participant. This means that the breeder has responded to an extensive questionnaire about general breeding and husbandry practices and submitted a detailed report about health issues that may have affected his or her dogs or kennel lines to an independent researcher for the purpose of establishing a reliable breed health profile. By aiding ATCA in identifying the problems that face our breed today, these members help to ensure that the future health and fate of the Australian Terrier will not be left to chance.

The following is a list of club members who are breeders and owners in good standing with the Australian Terrier Club of America. Each breeder has pledged to adhere to the guidelines specified in the ATCA Code of Ethics governing the matter of adult dog and puppy sales by club members.

For questions or comments regarding puppy sales, or to make suggestions regarding our breeder referral service, please contact ATCA Breeder Referral
 


Guide to ATCA Breeder Services

Note: Puppy and adult dog availability are based on breeder projections only and remain
subject to change throughout the year.

(BI) Breed Information Resource

(P) Puppies Available

(A) Adult Dogs Available

 






ATCA Breeders With Puppies or Adults Available Now *

Note: This Information Was Accurate At The Time Of Posting And Is Subject To Change.
Please Call Or Email To Confirm Availability.


Ann Ridenour (AZ) - 1 Blue/Tan Male Puppy Available

Ann Roache (CO) - 1 Blue/Tan Adult Male and 1 Red Adult Female Available

Sheila Dunn (MI) - 1 Blue/Tan Adult Female Available

Sabine Baker (VA) - 2 Blue/Tan Female Puppies and
1 Blue/Tan Male Puppy Available


Marge Reignier (WI) - 4 Red Male Puppies, 4 Red Female Puppies,
1 Blue/Tan Male Puppy and 1 Blue/Tan Adult Female Available;
1 Blue/Tan Adult Male and 1 Red Adult Female Available

Julie Seaton (WI) - 2 Blue/Tan Male Puppies and 1 Blue/Tan Adult Female Available


ATCA Breeders With Litters Expected In October *
None Reported at This Time


* PLEASE NOTE
that in addition to those listed above, a number of other ATCA breeders appearing below will be having litters and/or adults available for adoption to approved homes later this year. Potential buyers are strongly encouraged to contact chosen breeders ahead of time in order to meet the breed and to provide for an opportunity to have their names placed on the breeder's preferred adoption list.

Be sure to check back often... Our database is frequently updated as new information becomes available.



Locate an ATCA Breeder by State or Province


ARIZONA

Phil Benway (Benway's Kennels) (P)(A)(BI)
7327 N. 181st Avenue
Waddell, AZ 85355-9825
623-853-1324

pbenway@cox.net

Jean Popovits  (Blue Moon) (P)(BI)
1432 E. Purdue Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85020
602-395-1949

blumoonausi@aol.com

Ann Ridenour (Cambridge) (P)(BI)

2048 W. Cambridge
Phoenix, AZ 85009-1950
602-258-9642
aussies@cox.net


BRITISH COLUMBIA

Nancy Dieckmann (Adnan) (P)(A)(BI)
4190 Canterbury Place
Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L0
250-743-7828
adnaninvestments@shaw.ca
 
 

CALIFORNIA

Susan Bachman (Ryba) (P)(A)(BI)
6829 Pleasants Valley Road
Vacaville, CA 95688
707-451-8377
   
suebachman@att.net  

Angie Cross Bly (Sundog) (P)(A)(BI)
3295 W. Carson River Road
Markleeville, CA 96120
530-694-9393
   
strangebird@sundogs.cc

Kreg B. Hill (Christhill) (P)(BI)
255 N El Cielo Rd
Suite 140-274
Palm Springs, CA 92262-6910
760-320-3922
kreg@kreghill.com

Eve Steele (Wild West) (P)(A)(BI)
P.O. Box 18498
Beverly Hills, CA 90209
323-850-5075
   
esteele@sbcglobal.net


COLORADO

Chuck Bessant
(Testarosa) (BI)
8629 Alpine Valley Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719-282-9113
testarosa.aussies@gmail.com


Pamela Levy (Arista Kennels) (P)(A)(BI)
P.O Box JJ
Aspen, CO 81612
970-923-4567
pamelalevy@aol.com
 

Sue Holsinger
(Redwing) (P)(A)(BI)
11829 CR 39
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
303-536-4551
All4dogs@aol.com


Ann Roache
(Roachan's) (P)(A)(BI)
7945 Maverick Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
719-495-3679
earoache@aol.com
 


CONNECTICUT

Ruth A. Gutt (Breed Information Only)
180 Farm Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
203-966-4722


FLORIDA

Debbie Vaught (Tekoah) (P)(A)(BI)
10202 McIntosh Road
Dover, FL 33527
813-505-9218
TekoahTerriers@lycos.com


  GEORGIA

Susan M. Saulvester (Tak-A Chance) (P)(BI)
2502 Camp Mitchell Rd.
Grayson, GA 30017-1320
770-466-2062
auster@mindspring.com


ILLINOIS

Carol & Errol Stone (Stonegully) (P)(A)(BI)
RR #1, Box 53A
Farmer City, IL 61842
309-928-5440
stonegully@wildblue.net


MARYLAND

Mike & Terri Palazzo (Bondiblu) (Breed Information Only)
PO Box 271
Jarrettsville, MD 21084
410-452-5709
bondiblu1@aol.com


MASSACHUSETTS

Kim Occhiuti (Aka Inu) (P)(BI)
5 Noon Hill Road
Medfield, MA 02052
508-359-2589
kocchiuti@lycos.com


Gerard Walsh (Pineterri) (P)(BI)
192 Union Street
Randolph, MA 02368
781-986-5584
gtwalsh01@aol.com

Deidre L. Whitcomb (Hi-Five) (P)(BI)
4 Tremont Street
Norwood, MA 02062
781-762-4350
highfive@norwoodlight.com


  Alice Williams (Wilgent) (Breed Information Only)
30 Nelson Shore Road
Lakeville, MA 02347
508-947-3068
awilgent@comcast.net


MICHIGAN

Sheila Dunn (The Farm) (P)(BI)
10267 Lee Road
Grasslake, MI 49240
517-522-5011
dunns@umich.edu

Steve Diuble (Lodiah) (P)(A)(BI)
43678 Christopher Court
Canton, MI 48188
734-394-0009
lodiah@comcast.net



MISSOURI

Diane and Kevin Cahill (BanjoPats) (Breed Information Only)
940 Weatherstone Drive
St. Charles, MO 63304-4502
636-441-8182
kevicah@aol.com


NEW HAMPSHIRE

Peggy DeLong (Stonehedge Farm) (P)(A))BI)
61 Chocorva Road, PO Box 67
Tamworth, NH 03886
603-323-8335

stonehedgefarm@yahoo.com


NEW JERSEY

Esther C. Krom (Shastakin Aussies) (P)(A)(BI)
16 Linwood Terrace
Clifton, NJ 07012
973-472-0957



NEW MEXICO

Bill Christensen (Christhill) (P)(A)(BI)

PO Box 6408
Albuquerque, NM 87197
505-345-1344
wchrist367@aol.com
 


 NEW YORK

Carol Jablonowski (Good Day Kennels) (Breed Information Only)
400 Beach Road
Apalachin, NY 13732
607-625-2935
caroljabo@aol.com

Alexa Samarotto (Samabel) (P)(A)(BI)
124 Islington Street
Staten Island, NY 10308
718-984-0939

samabelaus@aol.com



OREGON

Mary Freeman (Zantoka) (P)(A)(BI)
84240 Weis Road
Milton-Freewater, OR 97862
541-938-3855
 
zantoka@my180.net



SOUTH CAROLINA

Phyllis & Randy Knight (Brandywine) (P)(A)(BI)
207 Montgomery Road
Columbia, SC 29203
803-786-7523

brandywineaussies@msn.com


Micki O'Connell (Seadog) (P)(A)(BI)
137 Scott Street
Charleston, SC 29492
843-856-3726
mikioconnell@hometelecom.com

 
TENNESSEE

Marilyn Harban (Dreamtime Australian Terriers) (P)(A)(BI)
6675 Sawtooth Drive
Ooltewah, TN 37363
423-326-1859
DreamtimeAussies@comcast.net
 

Sandra Weigle (Marble Arch Australian Terriers) (P)(BI)
6333 White Tail Drive
Ooltewah, TN 37363
423-344-1952
MarbleArch@comcast.net



 VIRGINIA

Sabine Baker (Aussome) (P)(BI)
P O Box 730
Cobbs Creek, VA 23035
804-725-9439
jbaker@3bubbas.com

Grace Cartwright (Firewalker) (Breed Information Only)
4343 Mallard Drive
Gloucester, VA 23061
804-693-9343
grace@vims.edu
 


WASHINGTON

Jeannine Harrington (Harringtons) (P)(BI)
3741 Harrington Lane NE
Olympia, WA 98506
360-352-1112

dogstom@aol.com


WISCONSIN

Margaret Reignier (Crestwood Kennels) (P)(A)(BI)
5143 S. County Road P
Denmark, WI 54208     
920-863-3981
reigniermj@centurytel.net

Julie Seaton (Temora Australian Terriers) (P)(A)(BI)

W207 S10525 Jennifer Drive
Muskego, WI 53150      
262-679-7682
julie@temora.net

  Jane Tenor (Ridgepark) (P)(A)(BI)
2425 Copper Lane
Green Bay, WI 54311-9669
920-336-7692
 
jtenor@sbcglobal.net
  

WYOMING

Eva Campbell (RedHawk) (P)(A)(BI)
3900 W. Donkey Creek Drive
Gillette, WY 82718
307-682-6773
evachristina_2000@yahoo.com

   
 



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