Briar Oaks
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Yvette T., the breeder behind Briar Oaks located in Colorado Springs, CO. This is a family hobby. Our dogs are family first, show dogs second. We show in Conformation, therefore we breed for Quality, Health & Temperaments. Our goal is to improve on the breed. All appropriate DNA testing has been done. Puppies will have eyes checked by Cert. Ophthalmologist & MDR1 testing.
Q. & A. with Yvette
Why did you start breeding?
I got my first collie in 1982 & had my first litter in 1985. Finished her championship in 1987. I started breeding for my next possible show dog. That is the only reason we are breeding to this day is for the next possible show dog.What makes your program special?
We show in Conformation, therefore we are breeding for Quality, Health & Temperaments. Our goal is to help improve on the breed. All appropriate DNA testing has been done. Puppies will have their eyes checked by Board Certified Ophthalmologist & MDR1 testing.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include smooth and rough coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are sable and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Regan
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Yvette
Yvette 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.
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
“The price includes health guarantee, AKC registration, first round of shots, deworming, puppy socialization, microchipped, Certified Ophthalmologist exam, & MDR1 testing. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of coat type or color. Includes microchip.”
Contract & health guarantee
Yvette 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 Yvette 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 Yvette directly.
What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Yvette.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Colorado Springs, CO
5081 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Yvette can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Yvette
Club memberships
Yvette is a member of Collie Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Groomer.
Yvette has been a member of Good Dog for 2 months
Yvette was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Yvette is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Briar Oaks 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
Parent dogs
Raena, mom
Collie
About Raena
Rough factored Pure for Sable Smooth
Excellent health testing
Dermatomyositis, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Briar Oaks 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 Collies.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 Examination (rDVM, not 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Dermatomyositis, PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 2 (rcd2), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)
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).
