Previous Breedings
Previous Breedings Information
At Wildcard Cattle Dogs, every breeding is intentional—rooted in purpose, performance, and the preservation of instinct. This section honors the crosses we’ve made, the pairings we’ve selected, and the dogs we’ve raised who are now out shaping the world with their grit, heart, and drive. Whether they’ve gone on to work livestock, earn titles in performance sports, or serve as reliable companions in active homes, each puppy represents the values we breed for: structure, stamina, instinct, and resilience. Here you’ll find details about our past litters. These breeding’s laid the groundwork for the legacy we’re building—and we’re proud to share their stories. We invite you to explore the combinations that have helped define Wildcard Cattle Dogs, and celebrate the dogs who’ve carried our vision forward—one working stride at a time.
Annie x Swanson
This pairing was crafted to produce versatile working dogs that thrive under pressure, scale with training, and carry both grit and heart.
Annie is a fire starter with a velvet core. She brings a sweet, affectionate demeanor to everyone she meets—but when it’s time to work, she flips the switch into full-force drive. Her intense food motivation makes her highly trainable and handler-focused, while her grit and environmental confidence keep her solid in complex and chaotic situations. She’s sharp, responsive, and ready for anything.
Swanson brings balance and polish. A naturally talented herding dog, he reads stock with instinct and purpose—showing pressure sensitivity, drive balance, and true eye. His independence and calm environmental stability allow him to work away from the handler, adapt quickly to new settings, and maintain focus without overstimulation. Structurally correct and mentally composed, he adds power without volatility.
Together, this cross was made to produce pups with:
• Scalable drive and trainability for sport, ranch, or utility work
• Resilience and environmental steadiness from both parents
• Herding instinct, handler engagement, and confident independence
• Balanced temperaments—driven, biddable, and sweet enough to live with
These are dogs you can build with. Dogs that show up gritty and go home soft. Whether you’re looking for a sport partner, a ranch asset, or a serious working companion, this pairing brings the total package.
Rosie x Swanson
This pairing is built to produce well-rounded working dogs with the nerve, structure, and drive to excel in a wide range of performance, ranch, and companion roles.
Rosie is a biddable, balanced female with a strong sense of fairness and pressure control. She works smaller livestock with precision and feel, showing the kind of judgment that’s hard to teach and easy to lose in modern breeding. Her eagerness to work with her handler—not just for them—makes her a standout partner in both stock and sport settings. Add in her natural food drive, social temperament, and environmental adaptability, and Rosie represents everything we value in a versatile female.
Swanson continues to prove himself as a cornerstone sire in our program. Structurally sound and mentally stable, he offers natural herding instinct, environmental confidence, and a calm, independent work ethic. He doesn’t need hand-holding in new situations, and he brings a steadiness.
This pairing is expected to produce dogs with:
• Athleticism and environmental stability for real-world function
• Strong food and hunt drives for performance and training clarity
• Natural herding instinct and pressure reading ability
• Social, adaptable temperaments with trainable, focused minds
Whether you’re looking for a dog to take to trial, help with livestock, or compete in performance sports, these pups are bred to be resilient, intuitive, and versatile teammates.
Rosie x Swanson 2.0
After witnessing the exceptional quality of their first litter, we are proud to repeat the Rosie x Swanson pairing. The original cross exceeded expectations, producing pups with natural herding instinct, high food and hunt drives, environmental stability, and clear-headed athleticism. These dogs are thriving in a variety of roles—proving to be trainable, socially balanced, and versatile, whether on the field, in the home, or on the farm.
Rosie continues to demonstrate why she is such a valuable female in our program. Her ability to work smaller livestock with fairness and control, combined with her deep biddability and handler focus, makes her a true partner in every sense. Her temperament is soft where it counts, strong when it matters, and always willing to work.
Swanson, as always, brings his signature strengths: natural herding instinct, strong environmental confidence, and a calm, independent demeanor. His steady temperament and sound structure provide the foundation for working dogs that are both physically capable and mentally durable.
This repeat pairing is expected to produce:
• Balanced, driven, and environmentally stable dogs
• Natural herding instinct with pressure sensitivity
• Strong food and hunt drives for training engagement
• Athletic builds suited for real work and sport
• Social, thoughtful temperaments with scalable drive
We’re excited to watch another generation from this pairing go on to represent the best of what Wildcard Cattle Dogs stands for: resilience, versatility, and purpose-bred working dogs.
Rosie x Dave
This cross brought together two dogs who represent the best of balance and drive—and the results spoke for themselves.
Rosie contributed her hallmark clarity, handler focus, and natural ability to work livestock fairly, especially with smaller stock. Her temperament is steady and social, her food drive is high, and her working style is thoughtful yet assertive. She continues to pass on trainability, environmental confidence, and a willing spirit to her offspring.
Dave brought the fire. With serious grit, stamina, and an intuitive sense of livestock, he added raw power without compromising structure or nerve. His strong hunt drive, open temperament, and solid conformation produced puppies ready to go the distance—in both the real world and competitive environments.
This breeding produced pups with:
• Natural herding instinct and pressure management
• Athleticism and stamina for real work
• Strong food and hunt drive for versatile training
• Stable, social temperaments with true grit under pressure
• Balanced conformation built for longevity and movement
Whether placed in stock work, sport homes, or active working partnerships, pups from this cross are proving to be well-rounded, purpose-built, and deeply capable.
