I'm Rhonda S., the breeder behind Doggy Haven Collies located in Oregon City, OR. Our goal is to raise healthy, happy Rough Collies that make wonderful lifelong companions! We prioritize the health of our puppies, focusing on quality nutrition and daily exercise and DNA-tested parents. Our puppies are eager and ready to meet their new family.
Q. & A. with Rhonda
Why did you start breeding?
Blaine & Rhonda adopted a beautiful AKC Rough Collie,"LaddyBoy". Then we aquired Lady and Lassie. In 2 years, Lady had her first beautiful litter of 9. Lady's puppies were adopted April of 2021. Sept 2021 Lassie had 10 beautiful puppies. Lassie's second litter puppies June 2022. We acquired beautiful AKC registered Lily, from Shepherd Pals in 2022, Lily had her first litter Nov 2, 2024.
What makes your program special?
Quality care and time with our Collies. Excellent nutrition. Daily exercise. Regular grooming. Large play areas, with cedar bark in playyard.
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have rough coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white merle, sable merle, sable and white, black white and tan, sable, and blue merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Rhonda
Rhonda 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 $350 non-refundable deposit and between $850 - $1,450 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes AKC registration, 1st vaccine, regular deworming, nail trims every two weeks, health check with vet, microchip and quality time with family.”
Contract & health guarantee
Rhonda 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 Rhonda 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 Rhonda directly.
Doggy Haven 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
Lily, mom
Collie
About Lily
Lily is a female Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rhonda decided to make her part of their program. Rhonda 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.
Lily, mom
Collie
About Lily
Lily is a female Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rhonda decided to make her part of their program. Rhonda 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
Great level
Doggy Haven 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.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).