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Garlind Ridge Collies
- Blanchardville, WI
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Linda T., the breeder behind Garlind Ridge Collies located in Blanchardville, WI. Our breeding program started with one small litter that turned into a fulfilling, lifelong passion! We believe there’s no greater joy than providing families with companions that share unconditional love no matter what.
Q. & A. with Linda
Why did you start breeding?
I absolutely love the collie breed. Lassie did a number on me as a childnWhat makes your program special?
We breed for health and temperament. Our collies do not live outside, they are part of our family.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 sable merle and white, sable merle, sable, blue merle and white, and black white and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Linda
Linda 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 $1,550 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All puppies are the same price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Linda 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 Linda 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 Linda 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Linda.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Blanchardville, WI
696 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dane County Airport (Truax Field)
679 miles away
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Meet in Chicago, IL
568 miles away
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More about Linda
Linda has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Linda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Linda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Garlind Ridge 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
Cricket, mom
Collie
About Cricket
Cricket and Colin love people. They have the best health scores possible being n on carriers for CEA, PRA, CN,DM, VWD, and are MDR1 normal/normal. They have a low DMS risk assessment of aabb. Colin has OFA good hip score and normal elbows, Cricket has OFA excellent hips and normal elbows. Puppies are raised in our home with lots of human interaction.
BB, mom
Collie
About BB
BB is a female Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Linda decided to make her part of their program. Linda 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.
Hitch, dad
Collie
About Hitch
Hitch is a male Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Linda decided to make him part of their program. Linda 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.
Colin, dad
Collie
About Colin
Beautiful tri male that is a non carrier for CEA, PRA, cn, DM, and is MDr1 Normal/Normal. He also has a very low DMS risk assessment. Temperament is amazing!
Great health testing
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Garlind Ridge 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.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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).
