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Headline Collies
Meet the breeder
I'm Theresa B., the breeder behind Headline Collies located in Swartz Creek, MI. Breeder of top quality AKC rough and smooth collies. We strive to breed the best dog possible with outstanding health, intelligence, and beauty. Our dogs have excelled in conformation, obedience, agility, herding, as assistance dogs, therapy dogs, and most of all as cherished family members.
Q. & A. with Theresa
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include rough and smooth coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable merle, sable, black white and tan, blue merle, and white. 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.
William
Went homeMale
Junior
Went homeMale
Bruno
Went homeMale
Simba
Went homeMale
Jelly
Went homeMale
PB
Went homeMale
Scout
Went homeMale
Diane
Went homeFemale
Katrina
Went homeFemale
Bertha
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Theresa
Theresa 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 between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All pets are sold on a spay/neuter contract with a limited AKC registration.”
Contract & health guarantee
Theresa 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 Theresa 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 Theresa 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
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Theresa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Swartz Creek, MI
428 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
378 miles away
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More about Theresa
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Handler, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Theresa has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Theresa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Theresa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Headline 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
Stella, mom
Collie
About Stella
Stella is a female Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Theresa decided to make her part of their program. Theresa 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Headline 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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
