Chicken of the Woods Permaculture Farm

Bridgette D.

Breeder of Old Time Scotch Collies

Gaithersburg, MD ·
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Meet the breeder

I'm Bridgette D., the breeder behind Chicken of the Woods Permaculture Farm located in Gaithersburg, MD. We seek to consistently align our breeding program with the following goals: adaptive temperament, superlative genetics, optimum health and puppy readiness. The goals are supported by the fulfillment of the other goals thus creating a holistically sound breeding program and happy puppy owners.

Q. & A. with Bridgette

Why did you start breeding?
We purchased Siri with the intention of breeding her so we could have a pre-trained puppy that was raised on the farm by a working farm dog. After a year-long search for a sire, we finally found the perfect candidate; John Wick. His owner lives within an hour, his temperament and genetics are superior and he shows only very distant relation to Siri.
What makes your program special?
We seek to only provide the highest quality and healthiest environment for our dam and pups. This includes delayed vaccinations, raw food diet, and extensive puppy evaluation and social training.
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.

Allegheny
Went home
Female
Nantahala
Went home
Female
Seneca Creek
Went home
Female
Flag Ponds
Went home
Male
Harper's Ferry
Went home
Male
Cunningham Falls
Went home
Male
Shenandoah
Went home
Female

Getting a puppy from Bridgette

Bridgette has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

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

Puppy prices include a $300 deposit and $1,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes initial registration with Old-time Scotch Collies, weekly photos since birth, vet records and deworming. Deposits are non-refundable with the following exceptions: A puppy is not provided within one year of expected pairing or puppy is injured or becomes ill prior to pick up.”

Contract & health guarantee

Bridgette 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 Bridgette 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 Bridgette directly.

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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
  - Various sounds
  - Car rides
  - Surface & tactile stimulation
  - Socialized with children
  - Socialized in new places
  - Scent introduction
  - 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
- Extras
  - Initial potty training
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - Registration
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Bridgette.

Breeder's location

Meet in Gaithersburg, MD

4056 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet in Philadelphia, PA

3934 miles away

More about Bridgette

Bridgette has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Bridgette was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Bridgette’s links
- Website

Bridgette is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Chicken of the Woods Permaculture Farm 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

Siri, mom
Old Time Scotch Collie
About Siri
Siri lives on a suburban 3 acre farm with chickens and ducks. She herds the fowl into their coops at night, vigilantly practices vermin control and is a serious fox and coyote deterrent. From age 13 weeks, she has had regular exposure to homeschool families with children of all ages and adult farm volunteers. She is gentle and biddable with all farm fowl, pets and visitors but does alert us to new arrivals. She plays with dogs if all breeds, ages and sizes. She loves her daily long woods walks best. She consumes a raw diet of meat, bones, organs with supplements including kefir, eggs and seaweed. She was confirmed pregnant with at least puppies on Jun 16, 2025. Here pedigree can be found here: https://registry.scotchcollie.org/details.php?id=67283
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Chicken of the Woods Permaculture Farm 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 Old Time Scotch Collies.

Hip Dysplasia
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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).