Gold Creek Ranch Border Collies
Meet the breeder
I'm Amber V., the breeder behind Gold Creek Ranch Border Collies located in Hamilton, MT. Our puppies are excellent representations of their breed, and we are proud to offer our high-quality puppies to loving homes. We are experienced breeders. We’re careful to breed and raise our pups with only the best policies. The quality of our dogs reflects the conscious decisions we make throughout every part of the breeding process.
Q. & A. with Amber
Why did you start breeding?
Suzy Foss is the founder of Gold Creek Ranch Border Collies and I have learned everything under her tutelage and in the lineage of Mission Falls Ranch as well.What makes your program special?
My background in nutrition leads me to be very conscientious about the primal nutrition I give to my adult dogs, and to the puppies as they transition to being weaned. I grind my own meat with organs and feed a large portion raw. I frequently offer raw bones to the adults. I cook down bones for collagen rich broth every time a mom is pregnant and during the whole time the pups are with me to give the best nutrition possible to mom and pups. We start Early Neurological Stimulation exercises at Day 3 with the puppies and continue through the sixth week. We supplement adults and pups with NuVet Plus. And because we are a farm we can expose the puppies to all kinds of experiences long before they transition to a furever home. We make sure we get them out in public to meet lots of people from the safety of their well-established relationship with us at home.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Chunky
Went homeMale
Fletchy
Went homeMale
Sputnik
Went homeMale
Marty
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Amber
Amber 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes the $500 deposit, ABCA registration, first visit to vet for health check and deworming/vaccines, meeting at local airport or most locations within Montana. It does not include air travel or other transportation costs. Deposit is sent and secures a place on a litter list in order of receipt of deposit. May be transferred to a later litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Amber 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 Amber 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 Amber 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Amber.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hamilton, MT
1911 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bozeman Yellowstone Airport (was Gallatin Field)
1766 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Amber can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Amber
Amber has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Amber was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Amber is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Gold Creek Ranch Border 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
Tashi, mom
Border Collie
About Tashi
Tashi is very relationship driven, but also loves to play. She is fast like lightning and can turn on a dime. Her lineages excel both in herding and agility related activities. In our lives, Tashi is our shadow, always by our side wanting to help and please, she's a huge help rounding up wayward chickens!
Scotty, dad
Border Collie
About Scotty
Scotty is very athletic and play driven, but always up for a good snuggle! His lineage excels in both herding and agility related activities. In our lives Scotty is the ideal hiking, swimming, frisbee, ball, and "show off" dog.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Gold Creek Ranch Border 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 Border Collies.
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).
