Is this Right for You?
Are Collies Right for You?
These are typical characteristics of Collies-
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The Good
-Typically Affectionate
-Amazing with Children
-Good with other Dogs
-Usually Playful
-Adaptable
-Easy to Train
-Has a Good "off" switch
-Intelligent
-Adaptable
-Versatile
-Good With Most Animals, including Small Animals
The Bad
-Very Velcro
-Will herd small animals and children
-Generally Active
-Can have Motion Sickness
-Ear Taping if you want the standard Tipped Ears
-Sensitive to a lot of Medications in dogs with MDR1 Gene Mutations
-Deep Chested
-Slow to Mature both Physically and Mentally
The Ugly
-EXTREMELY Vocal
-Heavy Shedders, even as Smooths
-Can be Sensitive
-Do need Extensive Health Testing
-Can have sensitive stomachs
Are We the Right Breeder for You?
-We require an interview.
-We can decline any person for any reason with little to no explanation.
-We accept and are a safe space for all walks of life. We are accepting of LGBTQ+, disabled, juniors, first time dog owners, different religions or lack thereof, and etc.
-We require a conversation with your veterinarian and other references.
-All of our dogs will come back to us if there is any issues or you are unable to care for them.
-We require a contract.
-We may not breed every year so there are longer wait times.
-We are preservation breeders.
-We go above and beyond for health testing.
-We title our dogs in various, yet appropriate venues.
-We come from a family of people with disabilities and are disabled ourselves, we understand your want and/or need for a service dog prospect.
-We heavily socialize our puppies using Puppy Culture© and programs designed by a veterinary behaviorist (DACVB).
-We are centralized within the US. We are in Indiana.
-We require that all families keep in contact with us for the life of the dog, whether through social media or texting.
-We are a positive reinforcement breeder. This means we do not use aversives and highly push for you to do the same.
-Puppies go home at 8-10 weeks old.
-We give a goodie bag for your puppy that includes some food, a new toy, a toy/blanket they had together, 30 days of insurance, microchip information, vet history information, a copy of your signed contract, and treats.
Please talk to us, even if you think we are not the right breeder for you. We may not be and that's okay! We will certainly still point you in the right direction to a breeder that may fit your needs better.