Claycreek Ranch

Wendy P.

Breeder of Border Collies

Aledo, IL ·
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Meet the breeder

I'm Wendy P., the breeder behind Claycreek Ranch located in Aledo, IL. Our dogs are bred for working ability, health and temperament. They are ranch dogs first, and also versatile enough to excel in different venues.

Q. & A. with Wendy

Why did you start breeding?
Needed another dog to work on the ranch.
What makes your program special?
My dogs must prove to be good workers above all else. Health and competition is also a deciding factor.
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have smooth coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and white and blue merle. 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.

Saldis
Went home
Female
Vaugn
Went home
Male
Karl
Went home
Male
Stigr
Went home
Male
Olaug
Went home
Male
Ari
Went home
Female
Asa
Went home
Female
Haukr
Went home
Male
Alfrikr
Went home
Male
Ayla
Went home
Female

Getting a puppy from Wendy

Wendy 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Wendy partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,100 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Health testing, AHBA and Puppy contract: https://claycreek.org/puppycontract.”

Contract & health guarantee

Wendy 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 Wendy 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 Wendy directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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 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
  - Microchip
- Extras
  - Toys
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Aledo, IL

4475 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Flexible meeting point

Wendy can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Wendy

Certifications & recognitions
Professional Handler.
Wendy has been a member of Good Dog for 4 months
Wendy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Wendy’s links

Wendy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Claycreek Ranch 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

Mags, dad
Border Collie
About Mags
Great temperament, cattle working dog. Mags has done very well in herding competition, earning advanced titles on cattle, sheep, and ducks. He’s gritty on cattle. He also competes in scent work, earning a novice level title. He has earned intermediate trick dog title. He’s a great companion, good in the house, and travels well.
Great health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Toka, mom
Border Collie
About Toka
Working cattle and sheep dog. Toka has earned advanced titles on cattle , sheep, and ducks. She is a pleasure to work. She’s also earned novice titles in scent work, and trick dog. She has been trained for allergy detection work, and has had several hours of exposure to public areas. She has a wonderful temperament.
Great health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Claycreek Ranch 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 Border 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.
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.
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).