Kelstrin Collies
Meet the breeder
I'm Stephanie B., the breeder behind Kelstrin Collies located in Monongahela, PA. Our dogs are preservation collies bred in accordance with the Collie Club of America and AKC standard for collies. They are trained from birth, starting with Early Neurological Stimulation, the Puppy Culture, and Avidog Program. My dogs are my family, and I can't wait to welcome you into our community! As a professional trainer, I teach the pups crate training, resource guarding and potty basics before they go to their new home.
Q. & A. with Stephanie
Why did you start breeding?
I have always been in love with rough collies, their temperament, their intelligence, sensitivity and innate ability for kindness. We are very passionate about dogs and responsible breeding practices. We hope to help families find their puppies from responsible and ethical sources to help build a better and safer world for our dogs.What makes your program special?
I not only breed according to the Collie Club of America/AKC standard, but I also perform health checks on my dogs. Puppies are raised with the Jane Killian Puppy Culture Program and trained inside the whelping box starting at 3 weeks. I am an experienced breeder, and I take my role seriously. I keep various factors in mind when choosing dogs to breed, including health, temperament, pedigree, and complementary traits, so that puppies can inherit the best of both parents. I look forward to connecting with you!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 blue merle white and tan, sable and white, and black white and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Stephanie
Stephanie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
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
“The price also includes health checks and guarantees, training from birth under both Puppy Culture and Avidog. All puppies stay with their mother and litter mates until 8-10 weeks old.”
Contract & health guarantee
Stephanie 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 Stephanie 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 Stephanie 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 Stephanie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Monongahela, PA
153 miles away
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More about Stephanie
Club memberships
Stephanie is a member of American Working Collie Association, Keystone Canine Dog Training Club, Collie Club of Western Pennsylvania, and Collie Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Scent Work Judge, AKC Breeder of Merit AKC Breeder with Heart, CPDT-KA, Owner Trick of the Tail Professional Dog Training, Karen Pryor Academy Student, Certified Karen Pryor Puppy Start Right Instructor, AKC CGC evaluator, trick dog evaluator, Temperament test evaluation, AKC Farm Dog Judge, C-Wags Advocate, Do More with your Dog Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI), DMWYD Stunt Dog Judge, Canine Conditioning Coach, Member Association of Professional Dog Trainers, APDT C.L.A.S.S. evaluator, member Pet Professional Guilt (PPG), Puppy Culture Breeder, Avidog, Certified Mentor Animal Behavior College, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, CPDT-KA, C-WAGS SCENT WORK JUDGE, C-WAGS ADVOCATE,, Certified Mentor Animal Behavior College, Puppy Culture Breeder, APDT C.L.A.S.S. Evaluator, Member Pet Professional Guilt (PGG), Member Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Canine Conditioning Coach, DMWYD Stunt Dog Judge, CTDI Instructor, C-Wags Advocate, AKC Form Dog Judge, Karen Pryor Puppy Start Right Instructor, CCPDT-KA (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers), AKC Breeder with Heart, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Stephanie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Stephanie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Stephanie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kelstrin 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
Teagan, mom
Collie
About Teagan
Teagan is a female Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Stephanie decided to make her part of their program. Stephanie 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.
Excellent health testing
Dermatomyositis, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Kelstrin 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
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 (Preliminary), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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.
Temperament Test, Brucellosis
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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 2 (rcd2), PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 2 (PRA-crd2), Wisdom Panel, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Dermatomyositis, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
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).
