Creekside Collies
Meet the breeder
I'm Tera S., the breeder behind Creekside Collies located in Austin, TX. I strive to produce quality Old Time Scotch Collie puppies that are structurally sound, healthy, & have wonderful temperaments. My priority is to ensure the health and well-being of all my dogs from birth until they leave with their forever family and beyond.
Q. & A. with Tera
Why did you start breeding?
My background is herding breeds, my first dog was a farm collie, then Shelties and Border Collies & Aussies. I discovered Old-Time Scotch Collies and was smitten. My love for OTSCs (& my dog in particular) inspired me to share them with the world in a responsible way. It is an honor to preserve the lines of these incredible dogs while creating loving companionship for others.What makes your program special?
I do everything I can to ensure my puppies have what they need to develop into healthy and happy dogs. My commitment is to provide a professional and friendly puppy-buying experience, and that includes always having responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming my puppies. My beautiful pups are sure to make loving companions for your family for many years to come!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Creekside Collies Blue Chalcedony
Went homeMale
Creekside Collies Fire Agate
Went homeMale
Creekside Collies Black Sapphire
Went homeMale
Creekside Collies Celestite
Went homeFemale
Creekside Collies Larimar
Went homeMale
Creekside Collies Merlinite
Went homeMale
Creekside Collies Cinnabar
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Chestnut
Went homeFemale
Lilac
Went homeFemale
Tamarack Tango
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Tera
Tera 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $900 - $1,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes a $300 deposit. Puppies receive regular worming, vaccinations, a veterinary health examination, and Old Time Scotch Collie puppy registration. Full registration requires photos and application (with fee) at 1 year. Deposits are accepted after pups are safely born. They are cheerfully refunded if a suitable match is not made based on puppy disposition, temperament testing, and breeders' judgment. Once a match is accepted (at approximately 7 weeks) deposits become non-refundable. https://www.gooddog.com/learning-center/cost-of-a-puppy-from-a-responsible-breeder. Deposit is refundable if no puppy match is available under terms of temperament evaluation or a litter doesn't make.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tera 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 Tera 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 Tera 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tera.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Austin, TX
1295 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Austin–Bergstrom Airport
1296 miles away
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More about Tera
Club memberships
Tera is a member of Scottish Collie Preservation Society, International Scottish Collie Conservation, Old Time Scotch Collie Association, and Austin Collie Club.
Tera has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Tera was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Tera is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Creekside 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
Parent dogs
Kiva, mom
Old Time Scotch Collie
About Kiva
OFA Excellent Hips, CEA carrier. Embark testing clear for everything else. DMS aabbcC (very low risk).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Creekside 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 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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Full Embark Panel, 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).
