Meet Katie & the Tuttle Fam
As long as I can remember, animals — specifically dogs — have been a part of my life … a part of my family. Growing up, my first family dog was a retired AKC champion labrador, Patty. My dad showed Wheaten Terriers and our family was always at dog shows and kennel club meetings on the weekends. We grew up with Shelties and Wheatens, and I eventually got “my dog” when I was in the 4th grade — a Sheltie named “Sponge.” Sponge and I participated in training classes and we competed in obedience.
My first Aussie, Hitch, joined us while I was in college. I probably skipped paying several bills to pay for him, but he was worth every penny. Hitch was was my side kick and went everywhere I did. He is the one who made me fall in love with the Aussie breed and I haven’t looked back!
My degree is in Animal Science from New Mexico State University and I now work full time in the pet food industry. My husband, Reed, and our kids, Kailee and Pate, are also animal lovers and we live on a few acres outside of Nashville, TN with our dogs, horses, and a menagerie of other small animals.
All members of our family are involved in our small breeding program, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Thank you for being here and your interest in our 4t Aussies!
~ Katie Tuttle
No one will ever convince me there is a better breed than Aussies for family dogs.
Katie Tuttle
Our Past Pups
We couldn’t have our online home without a dedicated place for the loved 4t Aussies who aren’t with us anymore.
Hitch
Our first Aussie who made us fall in love with the breed.
He lived a good long life. “Yous a good boy”
Reba
Our second Aussie and the matriarch figure of our 4t Aussies.
Brew Dog
Brew was an Aussie/Heeler Mix and proved to be the smartest dog we have ever owned. His legacy still lives on in our family.
Luke
Luke was a true working dog from working lines. His greatest joy in life was herding anything, from our horses to goats, and even our rabbits.
Haze
Gone too soon, we miss her every day.