Gun Barrel Collies
- Montpelier, VA · 85 miles away
- Meetup available in Fredericksburg, VA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Keri C., the breeder behind Gun Barrel Collies located in Montpelier, VA. Our puppies will be vet checked, vaccinated, microchiped, dewormed and have eye exams. They will be raised with children, dogs, cats, and poultry (chickens, ducks). We will work on house training and leash training while your puppy is with us to ensure that the puppy you take home is ready to thrive in your loving care.
Q. & A. with Keri
Why did you start breeding?
My grandmother bred Collies when I was a child. I have always loved the breed, and my dream was to own and breed Collies of my own one day.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 black white and tan, sable and white, and blue merle white and tan. 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.
Dexter
Went homeMale
Diesel
Went homeMale
Dougal
Went homeMale
Delilah
Went homeFemale
Dakota (Arwen)
Went homeFemale
Dallas
Went homeMale
Dodger
Went homeMale
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Stitch
Went homeMale
Benz
Went homeMale
Blaze
Went homeMale
Bo
Went homeMale
Blossom
Went homeFemale
Biscuit
Went homeFemale
Astrid
Went homeFemale
Artemis
Went homeFemale
Penny
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Keri
Keri 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Keri partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
“The price includes microchip, vet visit, (age appropriate) vaccines, akc paperwork, deworming, and eye exam.”
Contract & health guarantee
Keri 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 Keri 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 Keri 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
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Keri.
Breeder's location
Meet in Montpelier, VA
85 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Richmond Airport (Byrd Field)
106 miles away
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Meet in Fredericksburg, VA
51 miles away
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More about Keri
Keri has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Keri was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Keri’s links
Keri is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Gun Barrel 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
Litter and program updates
Keri C.
Litter update on 24 Jan 2025 •Astrid and Artemis playing with Benz and Biscuit.
Dunkin and Athena's litter
Keri C.
Program update on 07 Jan 2025 •I haven't posted any puppy updates lately because of the outdoor animals water freezing, and because of the snow. All of the puppies don't care for the snow, and want no part of this cold weather. Blaze and Benz are tolerating it better than Bo, Biscuit, Artemis, and Astrid.
Keri C.
Litter update on 02 Jan 2025 •Puppy tug of war-Biscuit vs Blaze
Dunkin and Selene's litter
Keri C.
Litter update on 21 Dec 2024 •Naps after playtime. They just fell asleep wherever.
Dunkin and Selene's litter
Keri C.
Litter update on 21 Dec 2024 •Artemis and Astrid
Dunkin and Athena's litter
Keri C.
Litter update on 18 Dec 2024 •
Dunkin and Selene's litter
Keri C.
Litter update on 09 Dec 2024 •Artemis and Astrid are dreaming about what Santa Paws will bring them.
Dunkin and Athena's litter
Keri C.
Litter update on 09 Dec 2024 •Bo, Blaze, Biscuit, and Benz dreaming about what Santa Paws will bring them.
Dunkin and Selene's litter
Keri C.
Litter update on 04 Dec 2024 •Selene's puppies are 2 weeks old today and had their first deworming.
Dunkin and Selene's litter
Keri C.
Litter update on 29 Nov 2024 •
Dunkin and Selene's litter
Parent dogs
Dunkin, dad
Collie
About Dunkin
Dunkin is very smart and food motivated. His favorite word is cheese. He passed the AKC temperament test.
Great health testing
Wisdom Panel, Cyclic Neutropenia, Grey Collie Syndrome (CN).
Athena, mom
Collie
About Athena
Athena is very calm natured, and very gentle with my children. She passed the AKC temperament test.
Great health testing
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +2 more.
Selene, mom
Collie
About Selene
Selene is smart and athletic (very fast).
Great health testing
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +2 more.
Benz, dad
Collie
About Benz
Future sire. DMS-Low Risk Cyclic Neutropenia (also known as grey collie syndrome)-clear Collie Eye Anomaly-clear Degenerative Myelopathy-clear Red-cone Dysplasia Type 2-clear Multidrug Sensitivity (MDR1)-clear Perfect health results and very intelligent. He is as close to perfect as perfect can get!
Excellent health testing
Dermatomyositis, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Gun Barrel 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), DNA Disease Panel, 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 Keri to bring home their puppies.
Nancy C.
Verified owner · June 2026
I had a wonderful experience getting my puppy from Gun Barrel Collies. It is obvious that Keri is a responsible breeder who raises her puppies in a clean, loving home environment. She promptly answered all my questions and provided full veterinary records for Dakota (renamed Arwen by me). Arwen is healthy, well-socialized, and so smart! I highly recommend Gun Barrel Collies to anyone looking for a collie puppy!
Chris P.
Verified owner · June 2026
Keri was very helpful and responsive to all of my questions. I had a great experience getting my rough collie from Gun Barrel Collies and would recommend them to anyone.
Hayley D.
Verified owner · Jan. 2026
Keri was great to work with, and our dog is an absolute angel; well-behaved, healthy, eager to please and sweet as honey. She’s so good with our two kids, too.
Cassidy S.
Verified owner · June 2026
Keri was lovely to work with and clearly cares deeply for her dogs. My boy Louis (Dexter) is amazing. I’m very pleased with his temperament and my vet said he is perfect. Keri helped make the process smooth for the puppy and for me. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an awesome collie pup.
Theresa O.
Verified owner · May 2026
Keri was very nice to work with! She was very responsive and answered all my questions. Our Willow (previously Delilah) is such a sweetheart and very smart! I would work with Keri again if I ever want another!
Daniel H.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
+4This was my first time dealing with a breeder, having adopted my prior dogs from rescue shelters. From beginning to end Keri was exceptional to interact with. She was incredibly responsive, and regularly communicated without prompt. She was very transparent in the steps that she took to care for the litter as well as the care she took for the parents. She answered all of our questions and really was a pure positive experience beginning to end. Her care really shined through with our Biscuit. We were able to easily pick her up in person and bring Biscuit home. Obviously, the sweet lil girl was apprehensive at first but took only a few hours to open up to us. Biscuit's sweet demeanor and attention to everyone in the house has absolutely captured our hearts. Aside from the normal level of puppy mischief you would expect, Biscuit is incredibly attentive, gentle, and so quick to understand her limits. She is an absolute joy, and I believe so much of this is a credit to Keri's attentiveness to her dog's litter. A testament to Keri's excellent attention to proper care and fullfillment of the critical social needs of new puppies. It's my deepest hope that Biscuit will be with us for years and years to come, but when the day comes I would happily get another beautiful collie from Keri and Gun Barrel Collies.
