Curly Collies
Meet the breeder
I'm Rachel M., the breeder behind Curly Collies located in Gaffney, SC. I breed low shedding companion dogs for people that enjoy Border Collies but can't handle the coat or energy. Our dogs are bred to be excellent family pets above all else. We strive to produce healthy dogs with the best qualities of both the poodle and the border collie.
Q. & A. with Rachel
Why did you start breeding?
I have been working for my mentor for several years learning the ins and outs of breeding purebred dogs. We saw a need for a dog like this but didn't want to fundamentally alter the pure breed in order to achieve the goal.What makes your program special?
My dogs are bred for health, temperament, and structural soundness. They need to be good pets more than anything else.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are standard size. Sizes 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.
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Rachel
Rachel 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
Connect with Rachel to learn more details about pricing.
“All our puppies are the same price regardless of sex or color.”
Contract & health guarantee
Rachel 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 Rachel 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 Rachel 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 Rachel.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Gaffney, SC
358 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport
326 miles away
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More about Rachel
Rachel has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Rachel was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Rachel is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Curly 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
All breeds
Bordoodle
Border Collie
Poodle
Lark, mom
Bordoodle
About Lark
Lark is a female Bordoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rachel decided to make her part of their program. Rachel 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.
Fall, mom
Border Collie
About Fall
Fall is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rachel decided to make her part of their program. Rachel 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.
Archimedes, dad
Poodle
About Archimedes
Archimedes is a male Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Rachel decided to make him part of their program. Rachel 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.
Pazuzu, mom
Poodle
About Pazuzu
Pazuzu is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rachel decided to make her part of their program. Rachel 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.
Rock, dad
Border Collie
About Rock
Rock is a male Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Rachel decided to make him part of their program. Rachel 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.
Spite, mom
Border Collie
About Spite
Spite is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rachel decided to make her part of their program. Rachel 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
Curly 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 Bordoodles.
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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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.
Full Embark 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).
