Collegiate Bassets and Rheign Collies

Maurene and Jeff B.

Breeder of Basset Hounds and Collies

  • Morocco, IN
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Xilan
Xariela

Planned Collie litter

Due June 2026

Ready Aug. 2026
Xilan
Nymeria

Planned Collie litter

Due June 2026

Ready Aug. 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Maurene and Jeff B., the breeder behind Collegiate Bassets and Rheign Collies located in Morocco, IN. Our Basset Hound journey started 15 years ago with our very first Basset Hound, Stanford. Now, after 15 years, we strive to offer the best possible companions with a focus on temperament, intelligence, health, workability, and sound structure. Our Collie journey started in 2005 with our first collie, Lov’e. She truly set the standard for what a collie should be. We raise one litter of collies a year and one litter of basset hounds. Our goal is to consistently produce puppies/dogs who have the potential to be service dogs for autistic/disabled children. All of our dogs are registered with the American Kennel Club. We're passionate about raising well-rounded pups who will excel in any venue with their new families. We take extreme pride in our pups. We live on a small hobby farm in Northwest Indiana and all of our pups come with a lifetime of support from our family. Maurene is the Treasurer for Paw Power Blues Dog Club and is on the Board of Directors for the Northeast Ohio Collie Rescue.

Q. & A. with Maurene and Jeff

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Maurene's dad was an avid hunter and field trialer when she was a kid. She used to help him with the Beagle puppies growing up. Her father moved into German Shepherds about 16 years ago and raises and trains working-line GSDs. She helps with the whelping and raising of his puppies. After meeting Stanford for the first time, she was hooked and our Basset Hound journey began.

  • What makes your program special?

    Due to having an autistic son, our focus is to constantly produce puppies that have the potential to be service dogs for children with special needs. It’s a passion of ours to help these families because we understand how important a good service dog can be.

  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    Collie puppies have rough coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Collie puppies include black white and tan, blue merle and white, and 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.

Getting a puppy from Maurene and Jeff

Maurene and Jeff 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, Maurene and Jeff partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We match based on temperament and what the buyer is looking for. The buyer is very involved in the matching process. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $200 refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“$1500.00 is for limited AKC only. We do not sell breeding rights. There is a $200 deposit refundable deposit until the puppy is 8 weeks old. Once they are 8 weeks it becomes non refundable. A deposit is due when the puppy is 4 weeks old. The deposit is refundable until the puppy is 8 weeks old.”

Contract & health guarantee

Maurene and Jeff 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 Maurene and Jeff 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 Maurene and Jeff 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
      • Puppy starter kit
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Maurene and Jeff.

Breeder's location

Meet in Morocco, IN

544 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Indianapolis Airport

473 miles away

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Meet in Detroit, MI

370 miles away

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More about Maurene and Jeff

  • Club memberships

    Maurene and Jeff is a member of Paw Power Blues Agility Club of NW Indiana.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    American Kennel Club Canine College, Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Maurene and Jeff has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years

    Maurene and Jeff was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Maurene and Jeff’s links

Maurene and Jeff is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Collegiate Bassets and Rheign Collies 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

Parent health testing

Basset Hound

Collie

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Collegiate Bassets and Rheign Collies 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 Basset Hounds.

  • Full Embark Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Severe Combined Immunodeficiency Disease, X-Linked, Basset Hound Type (XSCID), Thrombopathia, Basset Hound Type, Primary Open Angle Glaucoma, Basset Hound Type, Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD)

    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 Maurene and Jeff to bring home their puppies.

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    Laura S.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2024

    I have had nothing but an overall wonderful experience with both Jeff and Maurene. I made the difficult decision, for the first time in 34 years, to purchase a Collie puppy from Rheign Collies, rather than adopt from a local rescue. What a seamless, informative, and amazing experience this has been! Maurene responded to my inquiry regarding the purchase of Soren, (then a three month old male Collie from a recent litter) within two hours of my post. She then followed up with a quick phone call, reaching out with additional feedback. I completed the adoption application, and after receiving two additional videos of Soren, he is now enjoying his forever home with me. I cannot speak highly enough of Maurene and the ease of transitioning Soren from her attentive care to my own. Soren is a once-in-a-lifetime dog! I feel so blessed to have found him! I would highly recommend anyone looking for a purebred, healthy, well socialized, and well mannered puppy to support Collegiate Bassets and Rheign Collies!

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    William J.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2024

    Maurene and Jeff are by far the best breeders my wife and I have ever experienced. The communication was amazing and the knowledge of the breed was second to none. We bought Merlin from them in January 2024. He was 9 months at the time and just an amazing dog. In August Maurene let me know they had puppies. We bought Willow. Because I’m in Southern California I flew to Chicago to pick up the puppy. They went as far to pick me up at my hotel and take me to the airport. How many breeders would do that. These 2 are just amazing people and you will not be disappointed if you bought a dog from them. Thank you so much Maurene and Jeff.

  • Mary O.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2024

    I had a wonderful experience working with Maurene and Jeff from Collegiate Bassets and Rhein Collies. They provided detailed information about their puppies (and the parents) health and personalities. I reached out with a few questions and Maureen was so kind and helpful. She and Jeff even met me halfway which saved me significant driving time when picking up my puppy. Our sweet collie puppy is loving, goofy, easy going and so smart. It’s clear he’s been socialized with love. We’re thrilled with our sweet puppy and so happy to know such a wonderful breeder!

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    Donna R.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2024

    Sadie is very active and sweet, just love her

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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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