Gun Barrel Collies
- Montpelier, VA · 85 miles away
- Meetup available in Fredericksburg, VA
- Responds within a day
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.
Penny
Went homeFemale
Blossom
Went homeFemale
Bo
Went homeMale
Biscuit
Went homeFemale
Blaze
Went homeMale
Benz
Went homeMale
Artemis
Went homeFemale
Astrid
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 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes microchip, vet visit, 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
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- 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 over 2 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. •Astrid and Artemis playing with Benz and Biscuit.
Dunkin and Athena's litter
Keri C.
Program update on 07 Jan. •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. •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
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.
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.
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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported 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.
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.
Josh C.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
+6Keri was a great breeder to work with as she responded promptly and answered my questions effectively. She was also very professional with all the paper work and made pick up day very easy. I was happy to work with her and recommend her to others! I've had my puppy (Blaze, renamed to Mavi) for about a week now, and he has been a wonderful pup! Thankfully Keri provided all the vet details and AKC registration papers in a nice folder which has made organization much easier. Mavi has responded well to all sorts of new environments including meeting new people, going to the vet, and meeting my parents cat. I think this attests to how Keri exposed Mavi to various experiences early on. This has made traveling and working with Mavi so much easier than I expected. He was healthy from day one and has eaten well and played lots! I think this also attests to the good stock of his parents Selene and Dunkin. He also he a blue merle coat which I love and everyone who has met him talks about how beautiful his coat is. Overall, I highly recommend working with Keri as I think she has been a great breeder to work with, and I love having my new best friend!
violet v.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
+7Picking up our puppy was a really smooth transition. Keri was very informative about Bo from the time he was born and instructed me on all my paperwork, and the needs of my puppy. Thank you Keri and Thank you Good Dog
