Free Heart Farms
- Franklin, NC ·
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm John and Gettie H., the breeder behind Free Heart Farms located in Franklin, NC. We are huge animal lovers and have a special place in our hearts for our dogs. We want to provide top-quality beloved companions. We are home-based breeders dedicated to bringing healthy, loving, and high-quality Border Collies & Greyhounds into the homes and hearts of their forever families.
Q. & A. with John and Gettie
Why did you start breeding?
I come from a long line of farmers and ranchers.What makes your program special?
We are training 1st breeders which is one of the reasons we restrict ourselves to no more than 2 litters per year and NEVER 2 at the same time. This allows us to give the puppies training and assessments that many breeders do not . We also wait until the puppies around 5 weeks old to start the puppy picking process so that we can try and match puppies with owners based on drive level.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our Border 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 Border Collie puppies include white and blue, white and red, and slate. Greyhound puppies include blue fawn and white, fawn and white, fawn, blue fawn, blue brindle and white, blue brindle, red brindle and white, red brindle, black and white, and black. 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.
Blossom
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from John and Gettie
John and Gettie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
John and Gettie partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
Price
“Includes 1st set of shots, deworming and a few extra items to take home like a comfort item with the scent of your pups littermates, a couple days worth of food and a chew for the pups journey home. Deposit will hold your puppy until time of pick up when final/completion payment is due. Refundable only in the case of health complications in the pup that cannot be resolved while still in my care.”
Contract & health guarantee
John and Gettie 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 John and Gettie 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 John and Gettie 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
- 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
Extras
- Toys
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from John and Gettie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Franklin, NC
4488 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Asheville Airport
4442 miles away
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Meet in Asheville, NC
4434 miles away
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More about John and Gettie
John and Gettie has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
John and Gettie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
John and Gettie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Free Heart Farms 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
John and Gettie H.
Litter update on 05 Sept 2025 •…Update: Blue has officially been chosen as the first to pair up with Lyra for a litter that will be a mix of medium and high drive pups. Blue is Medium drive and the pups that inherit that will be best for therapy work. Lyra is a mix of Medium to High drive and the pups that inherit that will be best for dog sports and farm work. I expect Lyra to go into heat around January for an April/May go home date for the pups. Puppy drive and ability analysis will be completed at 5 weeks and puppy picks will be at 6 weeks in order or reservation. Parents will be double registered AKC/CKC. Pups will be CKC only. Expecting Red, Blue and Lilac.
Blue and Lyra's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Border Collie
Greyhound
Blue, dad
Border Collie
About Blue
Blue is a male Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, John and Gettie decided to make him part of their program. John and Gettie 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.
Good health testing
DNA Disease Panel.Lyra, mom
Border Collie
About Lyra
Lyra is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, John and Gettie decided to make her part of their program. John and Gettie 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.
Good health testing
Wisdom Panel, DNA Disease Panel.Ember, mom
Greyhound
About Ember
Ember is a female Greyhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, John and Gettie decided to make her part of their program. John and Gettie 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.
Uploaded health tests
DNA Repository.Sargon, dad
Greyhound
About Sargon
Sargon is a male Greyhound. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, John and Gettie decided to make him part of their program. John and Gettie 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.
Uploaded health tests
DNA Repository.
Parent health testing
Good level
Free Heart Farms 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 Border Collies.
Wisdom Panel, DNA Disease 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).
