Glenelg Collies
- Nine Mile Falls, WA
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Sharen H., the breeder behind Glenelg Collies located in Nine Mile Falls, WA. We are purebred conservation breeders of rough and smooth Collies. We breed to the American Collie breed standard, never compromising on health, temperament, or structure. As most of our puppies go to family pet homes, we make every effort to breed excellent companion dogs who bring joy into the lives of their respective families. Many of our puppies will also grow up to do quite well in the areas of agility, herding, obedience, rally, therapy, and tracking.
Q. & A. with Sharen
Why did you start breeding?
We've had Collies for over 30 years. About 15 years ago, we began conformation showing and breeding. Responsible, ethical breeders play an important role for the future of the dog ecosystem. We are guardians for the future Collies. Our goal is to breed quality puppies and preserve the line of these incredible companions. We are lifelong learners and are constantly looking for ways to care for our Collies and improve the breed.What makes your program special?
We are committed to an integral breeding program which includes a low coefficient of inbreeding (COI), comprehensive health, and DNA screening. It is our goal to adhere to these strict breeding practices to produce the healthiest, highest quality family and performance dogs that are true to the Collie breed standard.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include smooth and rough coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black white and tan, sable, blue merle, and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Sharen
Sharen 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
"Price includes necessary genetic/health testing, vet check, microchipping, deworming, vaccinations, and temperament and structure assessments. Differences in pricing reflects limited and full registration. Deposits are non-refundable if buyer backs out without a medical or act-of God reason. Deposits are fully refundable if breeder is unable to provide the puppy for any reason."
Contract & health guarantee
Sharen 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 Sharen 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 Sharen directly.
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
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sharen.
Breeder's location
Meet in Nine Mile Falls, WA
2074 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Spokane Airport (Geiger Field)
2073 miles away
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Meet in Bellevue, WA
2291 miles away
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More about Sharen
Club memberships
Sharen is a member of Collie Health Foundation, Spokane Kennel Club, Inland Empire Collie Club, and Collie Club of America.
Sharen has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Sharen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Sharen’s links
Sharen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Glenelg 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
LilyRose, mom
Collie
About LilyRose
LilyRose is AKC registered and genetically tested clear of CEA, MDR1, PRA, DM, VW, and is DMS aabbCC. She is the 5th generation down from our foundation dogs, Glasgowhill’s Medway Dreamgirl “Dream” and GCH CH Demuir Bravos Lights the Way T-N-T CGC THDN. Focusing on therapy dogs and temperament, LilyRose exhibits all of the qualities necessary for a good family or therapy/service dog. She is confident, friendly, and resilient. She loves strangers and is especially drawn to young people. That temperament has transferred to and shows up in her puppies.
Excellent health testing
Dermatomyositis, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, +2 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Glenelg 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
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.
Brucellosis
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.
von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), Shetland Sheepdog Type, Dermatomyositis, PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 2 (rcd2), Wisdom Panel, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
