Hope's Farm

Nancy S.

Breeder of Border Collies and Maremma Sheepdogs

  • Long Valley, NJ
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Nancy S., the breeder behind Hope's Farm located in Long Valley, NJ. We decided to start a responsible, in-home breeding program in order to produce quality farm dogs that also fit into a home setting. We focus on breeding dogs that have enough drive on the farm to keep up with our lifestyle, but also have amazing temperaments and can quickly adapt to a calm family setting.

Q. & A. with Nancy

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I started breeding because I preferred my Border Collies and Maremmas to others I purchased. I know the qualities of even temperament, calm disposition, quick intelligence and eagerness to please that I want in a dog.
  • What makes your program special?

    I raise my Border Collies to be obedient but also think for themselves. I give them plenty of activity and stimulus to get their brain working. My Maremma sheepdogs are raised to guard their sheep, lambs and poultry fiercely, to never wander and defend them against coyotes, coywolves and even mountain lions. At the same time, I raise them to have a good temperament with people
  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    Our Border Collie puppies include smooth and rough coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Maremma Sheepdog puppies are 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.

Getting a puppy from Nancy

Nancy 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 $100 - $500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Puppies come with first shots, a vet health certificate, microchip, a one month offer of Trupanion Pet Insurance and a contract that guarantees them to be healthy and free of genetic diseases.”

Contract & health guarantee

Nancy 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 Nancy 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 Nancy 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 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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Long Valley, NJ

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Lehigh Valley Airport (was Allentown–Bethlehem–Easton Airport)


Flexible meeting point

Nancy can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Nancy

  • Club memberships

    Nancy is a member of American Border Collie Associate and Maremma Sheepdog Club of America.

  • Nancy has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Nancy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Nancy’s links

Nancy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Hope's Farm 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

All breeds

Border Collie

Maremma Sheepdog

Parent health testing

Border Collie

Maremma Sheepdog

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Hope's Farm 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

    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.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, 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.

  • Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Nancy to bring home their puppies.

  • Cathy M.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    Everything went smoothly with pickup and Nancy and I have been in touch re my pups adjustment. Rosie clearly had LGD skills but of course an adjustment from sheep to goats and meeting my adult LGD. After a week the goats are more relaxed and my adult dog now plays with her. Good Dog was a great resource for LGD puppies raised with livestock

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