Hoffman Forest Acres LLC

Amy H.

Breeder of Toy Australian Shepherds and Border Collies

  • Fairview, TN
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Charlie
Oakley

Planned Border Collie litter

Due Nov. 2025

Ready Jan. 2026
Dragon (Champion)
Delilah (Champion)

Planned Toy Australian Shepherd litter

Due Sept. 2026

Ready Nov. 2026
Dragon (Champion)
Scarlett (Champion)

Planned Toy Australian Shepherd litter

Due Nov. 2026

Ready Jan. 2027

Meet the breeder

I'm Amy H., the breeder behind Hoffman Forest Acres LLC located in Fairview, TN. We strive to be... Transparent & Authentic We own all of our dogs, so that we can make breeding decisions based on temperament, genetics and personality as well as match sires and dams whose traits complement one another to produce outstanding high quality puppies that align with breed standards. We run full panel DNA Tests on prospective sires and dams and in our contract, we offer a lifetime health guarantee that your puppy will remain free of any of the genetic conditions that our parents are tested for. Our parents are cleared before we consider breeding. We only breed one (possibly two) litter at a time, so that we may focus intently on the development of each puppy as an individual. We will not breed if the demand is not there. With that said, if you are interested in our program, it is best to go onto our waitlist. Our pups start their first program as early as 3 days old, Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) which greatly improves their ability to recover from stress later in life. Thereafter, pups go into the MadCap University's Puppy Culture socialization program concurrently with the BAB program (by Jeanette Forrey). Additionally, we incorporate our own experiences with raising dogs to begin training them. They receive 4 temperament evaluations reflecting adjustable versus non-adjustable traits during their first 10 weeks of life. These snapshots show us what we need to work on with the puppy, as well as where they show consistency with non-adjustable traits (personality). At 49 days old, the puppies also receive a Volhard assessment. All of their results are then published and we strongly encourage families wait for at least 2 evaluations and the Volhard before picking a puppy. Lastly, routines are important! All of our pups are preconditioned to various training methods and routines so they can transition into their new lives with minimal discomfort. Immediately upon transition from the neonate period of development, we expose pups to various sounds, smells, and handling, eventually working this into producing conditioned (positive) emotional responses (CER) to certain stimuli such as a whistle or clicker which is then used for continued training. As the pups grow in their enrichment seeking mindsets, we begin working with them on potty training, recall, resource guarding, crate training, leash walking/heeling, how to ask for attention, and the all time favorite -- a night time routine! We are small and family-based and put all of our of focus into the health of our dogs and our future litters. Our dogs are raised inside of our home in a clean environment with lots of outside enrichment on our property. We feed our dogs organic high quality dog food with no additives, corn, or fillers. We make our own cleaning solution via salt water vinegar electrolysis to naturally disinfect our dog and puppy areas and have had great success with hypochlorous acid. We also use various homeopathic remedies, essential oils, and hormone mimicking scents in our program. On the flip side, we also believe in vaccination, parasite preventatives, and regular deworming. All of our puppies and adult dogs receive top quality veterinary care. Please follow us on social media to see various content, training sessions, current puppy progress, and training tips for new owners. We always wish to remain as transparent as possible with our processes as to demonstrate the compassion and love we have for our dogs and for their new families. You will ALWAYS have our lifetime support.

Q. & A. with Amy

  • Why did you start breeding?

    After years of experience in raising and handling dogs combined with education on canine behavior and genetics, we decided to share the happiness and love we have for these dogs with others as well as contribute to improve our breeds one litter at a time. We are constantly learning and strive to do whatever it takes to make a difference for our dogs, our people, and our future puppies.

  • What makes your program special?

    We invest heavily in our bloodlines via genetic testing, temperament evaluation, and pedigrees. We breed for the love of our dogs with a desire to continuously improve through generations. You will always have our lifetime support and guaranteed health!

  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    Border Collie puppies have rough coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Toy Australian Shepherd puppies include black & white, red, black tri, blue merle, red merle, and red tri. Border Collie puppies include tri-color, lilac merle, blue merle, red merle, lilac, sable, sable merle, saddleback sable, white and red, white and red merle, and slate. 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.

Getting a puppy from Amy

Amy 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $3,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“All pups are priced equally regardless of color, patterns (merle, etc.). We set the price of pups according to cumulative costs associated with DNA tests, health care, nutrition, socialization, and puppy culture. Deposits are taken once a puppy is selected for reservation. Deposits for reserving a puppy are not refundable but can be transferred to priority pick from a future litter (not always guaranteed).”

Contract & health guarantee

Amy 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 Amy 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 Amy 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
      • Scent introduction
      • 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
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Food & treats
      • Toys
      • Initial potty training
      • Registration
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Amy.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Fairview, TN

4596 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Nashville Airport (Berry Field)

4571 miles away

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More about Amy

  • Club memberships

    Amy is a member of AKC, American Stock Dog Registry, and American Border Collie Association.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Professional Handler, Agility Trial Trainer, Dog Trainer, Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Amy has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years

    Amy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

Amy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Hoffman Forest Acres LLC 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

Parent dogs

All breeds

Toy Australian Shepherd

Border Collie

Parent health testing

Border Collie

Toy Australian Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Hoffman Forest Acres LLC 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.

  • 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.

  • Neuroaxonal Dystrophy NAD, Pituitary Dwarfism, Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Border Collie Type, Sensory Neuropathy, Border Collie Type (SN), Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome, Cohen Syndrome (TNS), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS CUBN Exon 53), Border Collie Type, Glaucoma (BCG), Border Collie Type, Dental Hypomineralization (DH), Early Adult Onset Deafness (EAOD), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Myotonia Congenita, Australian Cattle Dog Type, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), 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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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