I'm Helen H., the breeder behind Holbrook Homestead located in Monetta, SC. Our collies are the historic old-style companions that the storybooks tell of. They are faithful and eager to serve with an intelligent and gentle nature. They enjoy working on our small farm, training, & babysitting our children.
Q. & A. with Helen
Why did you start breeding?
We are a Christian family living on a small farm in Leesville SC. Old style collies have been a lifelong passion of mine. In addition to our collies, we are passionate about history, horses & the great outdoors, holistic health, and homeschooling.We started this journey through animal rescue and still occasionally take in rescue animal (cats, dogs, and horses) in need.
What makes your program special?
We put a heavy emphasis on creating exceptionally well socialized pups with optimum nutrition and health.
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 merle and white, sable and white, and blue merle white and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Getting a puppy from Helen
Helen 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and between $800 - $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“1st shots, wormings, lots of instructions, puppy registration with breed registry.”
Contract & health guarantee
Helen 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 Helen 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 Helen directly.
Holbrook Homestead 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
Betsy, mom
Collie
About Betsy
Betsy is a female Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Helen decided to make her part of their program. Helen 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.
Scout, dad
Collie
About Scout
Scout is a male Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Helen decided to make him part of their program. Helen 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
Great level
Holbrook Homestead 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.
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), 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).