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CrossRoads Collies
- Bellevue, MI
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Sarah K., the breeder behind CrossRoads Collies located in Bellevue, MI. Our focus is to produce the best dogs of the highest quality so that other families can also enjoy the love of a Collie. These dogs have proven to be wonderful companions in our lives. It is a privilege to be able to share that love and friendship with others through responsible breeding.
Q. & A. with Sarah
Why did you start breeding?
I started with going to Indiana Collie Club show May 2018 and met my mentor there. Since then, we have been learning and growing, loving every minute of it. We have finished 2 dogs to their Champion title and starting another from our first Jan 2021 litter.What makes your program special?
I do all the recommended health testing on our breeding dogs and raise our puppies using Puppy Culture to help shape healthier puppies mentally & physically, confident in every situation they face with the tools needed to correctly respond.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include smooth and rough coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable merle, sable and white, black white and tan, and blue merle. 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.
Getting a puppy from Sarah
Sarah 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 $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes a health guarantee, AKC limited registration paperwork, microchip, vet check & 1st round of vaccines, OFA eye check with board-certified Ophthalmologist, temperament testing and Puppy Culture rearing. Both parents will have appropriate health testing before breeding as well. Life time support of my expertise and experience. All puppies are the same price regardless of gender, coat color or pet/show quality.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sarah 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 Sarah 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 Sarah 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 Sarah.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Bellevue, MI
459 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Airport
477 miles away
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More about Sarah
Club memberships
Sarah is a member of Indiana Collie Club, MidWest Collie Club, Battle Creek Kennel Club, Collie Health Foundation, and Collie Club of America.
Sarah has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Sarah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Sarah’s links
Sarah is a trusted Good Dog breeder
CrossRoads 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
Brady, dad
Collie
About Brady
Brady is a big goof ball who loves people! He is always happy and ready to play! His favorite thing is to jump up, put his paws on your shoulders and <hug> you! Sometimes that includes laying his head on your shoulder. He loves to play with the younger puppies and is always gentle when playing with them - including laying down to e at their level to engage.
Duke, dad
Collie
About Duke
Duke is a male Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sarah decided to make him part of their program. Sarah has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Peaches, mom
Collie
About Peaches
Peaches is a female Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sarah decided to make her part of their program. Sarah has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
CrossRoads 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 Collies.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), DNA Disease Panel, Dermatomyositis, PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 2 (rcd2), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)
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).
