Clearvu Kennels

Michele & Joy B.

Breeder of Collies and Golden Retrievers

  • Amherst, VA
  • Responds within an hour

Available puppies

Collie

Golden Retriever

Girl 6

Ready Jan. 5, 2026

1 week old · Female

Boy 5

Ready Jan. 5, 2026

1 week old · Male

Girl 2

Ready Jan. 5, 2026

1 week old · Female

Girl 3

Ready Jan. 5, 2026

1 week old · Female

Girl 1

Ready Jan. 5, 2026

1 week old · Female

Boy 3

Ready Jan. 5, 2026

1 week old · Male

Girl 5

Ready Jan. 5, 2026

1 week old · Female

Girl 4

Ready Jan. 5, 2026

1 week old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Michele & Joy B., the breeder behind Clearvu Kennels located in Amherst, VA. We have been blessed to have such wonderful family companions in our lives and look forward to sharing some of our passion with you. From conformation to hunting to just snuggling on the couch after a long day. All of our dogs are cared for like my children.

Q. & A. with Michele & Joy

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I actually started in horses - and fell in love with collies as a family pet. I have been showing/breeding dogs for over 30 years now.
  • What makes your program special?

    My family and I have been breeding, exhibiting and loving collies for over two decades. In more recent years my family and I have added Golden Retrievers to our home.
  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    Our Collie puppies include rough and smooth coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Collie puppies include blue merle and white, black white and tan, sable merle and white, and sable and white. Golden Retriever puppies are golden. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Michele & Joy

Michele & Joy 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

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price is dependent upon our cost to raise the litter to eight weeks. This is exceptionally variable and also dependent upon how many live pups in a litter. We ask for a non-refundable $500 once pregnancy has been confirmed by sonogram. The balance is due when the puppies are six weeks old. Must be prior to pick up.”

Contract & health guarantee

Michele & Joy 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 Michele & Joy 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 Michele & Joy 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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Michele & Joy.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Amherst, VA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport


Flexible meeting point

Michele & Joy can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Michele & Joy

  • Club memberships

    Michele & Joy is a member of Collie Club of VA, Collie Club of CNY, Golden Retriever Club of America, and Collie Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Michele & Joy has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Michele & Joy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Michele & Joy’s links

Michele & Joy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Clearvu Kennels 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Collie

Golden Retriever

Parent health testing

Collie

Golden Retriever

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Clearvu Kennels 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.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, 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.

  • Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Dermatomyositis

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Michele & Joy to bring home their puppies.

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    Linda D.

    Verified owner · July 2024

    What a wonderful puppy from Clearvu Kennels. Michele was easy to talk to, kept me posted on my pup’s progress prior to pickup. It was a wonderful experience and what a gorgeous & bright puppy!!

    Linda B.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2024

    Skyler is doing great. He is very intelligent which makes him much easier to train as a service dog. He also is very sharing. He will wait his turn to get his treats without ever shoving in to get them all. I’ve always had to spend a lot of time to teach that to my other dogs.

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    Anna W.

    Verified owner · May 2024

    Michele was great to work with! She was quick to answer my many questions and kept me updated as he grew. She was also helpful with getting him home as we live out of state. Marvin came home with an impressive potty training foundation and has barely had any accidents. He is a very sweet, smart, and outgoing pup. We are so happy to have him!

    Ashley S.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2022

    Clearvu Kennels was great to work with. Michele kept in contact with us about Abbott, updated us on how he was doing, and made for a very easy pickup.

Photos

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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