Dueling Pine Ranch
- Rapid River, MI
Meet the breeder
I'm Christa M., the breeder behind Dueling Pine Ranch located in Rapid River, MI. We are Dog lovers through and through! Our dogs are such an important part of our lives, and we can’t imagine being without them. It’s an amazing experience as breeders to provide others with Collie and/or Sheltie puppies that we know will bring them the same joy!
Q. & A. with Christa
What makes your program special?
Our puppies are raised in my home handled daily. They get bathed brushed dried held etc regularly. They also get nails trimmed weekly and socialized the most we can and exposed to as many household noises etc as possible so they make great companions from day one.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?
Our Shetland Sheepdog puppies are black and white. Collie puppies include blue merle and white, sable and white, black white and tan, blue merle white and tan, sable merle and white, sable merle, sable, and blue merle. 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.
Grace
Went homeFemale
Mia
Went homeFemale
Olivia
Went homeFemale
Jacob
Went homeMale
Mr Grey
Went homeMale
Alice
Went homeFemale
Bella
Went homeFemale
Odie
Went homeMale
Pikachu
Went homeMale
Princess
Went homeFemale
Benny
Went homeMale
Daphne
Went homeFemale
Greta
Went homeFemale
Bowie
Went homeMale
Remmy
Went homeMale
Patty
Went homeFemale
Franklin
Went homeMale
Prissy
Went homeFemale
Gerald
Went homeMale
Bonnie
Went homeFemale
Brent
Went homeMale
Jonas
Went homeMale
Nana
Went homeFemale
Beau
Went homeMale
Stewart
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Christa
Christa 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $3,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes 2 year health guarantee, regularly dewormed age appropriate vaccines vet check, registration and microchipped. Deposit holds your puppy until it is ready to go home.”
Contract & health guarantee
Christa 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 Christa 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 Christa 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- 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
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Basic obedience & manners
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Christa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Rapid River, MI
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Sawyer Airport
More about Christa
Christa has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Christa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Christa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Dueling Pine Ranch 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
Christa M.
Litter update on 18 May •2 boys left ❤️❤️
Oahu and Callie's litter
Christa M.
Litter update on 12 May •Playing outside ❤️
Oahu and Callie's litter
Christa M.
Litter update on 07 May •Puppies playing outside ❤️
Oahu and Callie's litter
Christa M.
Litter update on 17 Apr. •Puppies are 4 weeks old and sooo adorable 🥰
Oahu and Callie's litter
Christa M.
Litter update on 14 Apr. •
Oahu and Callie's litter
Christa M.
Litter update on 27 Mar. •8 days old ❤️
Oahu and Callie's litter
Christa M.
Litter update on 14 Dec. 2024 •Babies playing in the house.
Jake and Misty's litter
Christa M.
Litter update on 13 Dec. 2024 •
Jake and Misty's litter
Christa M.
Litter update on 22 Nov. 2024 •3 weeks old ❤️❤️❤️
Jake and Misty's litter
Parent dogs
Oahu, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Oahu
"Oahu" - AKC Pointed CH Goodwin Many Clouds "Maui" x Goodwin Ohana, Am specialty major pts "Ohana" (MBISS GCH Miqelon Eye Spy x BISS GCHB Belmark Goodwin Mahalo) Born 5/10/22 Blue merle male Grandsire won BOB at Westminster, granddam was Select Bitch at Westminster. Sire OFA Hips Excellent, both parents genetically tested clear of CEA, PRA, MDR-1, DM, WD, and are DMS low risk
Good health testing
Dermatomyositis, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), +2 more.
Callie, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Callie
Calli is an excellent companion who never made it to the show ring but she could have we got her from a close friend of the family when they passed away to start our sheltie program this will be her only litter with us. Cali is gentle kind and an obedient companion we absolutely love her.
Good health testing
Dermatomyositis, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Collie
Shetland Sheepdog
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Dueling Pine Ranch 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.
Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cyclic Neutropenia, Grey Collie Syndrome (CN), DNA Disease Panel, Dermatomyositis, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Christa to bring home their puppies.
Gordon and Lisa M.
Verified owner · June 2025
Christa does an amazing job with her healthy, happy, and beautiful puppies. They are raised in her home with a lot of love. She is very responsive, and answers all questions.
Paul G.
Verified owner · May 2025
Our adventure into puppy world was a great experience! Working with good-dog and finding the breed/breeder and the puppy that we were looking for could have not been easier! Christa was great from start to finish and beyond, You can tell she really enjoys each and every puppy and wants to make sure you will too. From setting up the right dog, a pickup date, place, time. She’s very well organized and flexible. The deposit and payment to good-dog made us feel safe and secure in the transaction. As with most new pet owners we had many questions that were answered quickly and graciously by Christa. We also had good-dog to guided us along the way. We look forward to working with both in the future.
LOPEZ O.
Verified owner · May 2025
Pines Ranch will always hold a special place in my heart. The owners' compassion, empathy, and commitment to their values are a beacon of hope, and I feel grateful to have witnessed it firsthand. I founded my babie CMC Wednesday and I very proud
