Kimegan Collies
Meet the breeder
I'm Cheryl L., the breeder behind Kimegan Collies located in Ossipee, NH. We are proud preservation/conservation breeders. Structure, health and temperament are of the utmost importance to us, they are the qualities that make our breed the best! We are a family-based breeding program that has continued through 3 generations since the 1980s. We have had great success in the breed ring and all perferomance arenas. We carefully breed for companionship, show, performance so you can be successful in any endeavor as well!
Q. & A. with Cheryl
Why did you start breeding?
We breed to continue our exceptional lines. Our breeding program strives to maintain the unique characteristics of the breed while placing an emphasis on producing Collies of superior health, temperament, and conformation.What makes your program special?
Each of our puppies is raised in our home as if they are the next Best in Show Collie, top performance dog, or stellar companion. We are breeding for to the standard health, temperament so that each puppy has the potential to excel at whatever you choose. We will happily offer support to all our puppies and their families for life, and/or mentor anyone who wants to get involved in the dog world.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our 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?
Our puppies include sable and white, blue merle white and tan, 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 Cheryl
Cheryl 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 $2,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Cheryl 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 Cheryl 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 Cheryl 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 Cheryl.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Ossipee, NH
460 miles away
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More about Cheryl
Club memberships
Cheryl is a member of Collie Cub of Maine, Collie Health Foundation, and Collie Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Blue Ribbon Breeder , Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), American Kennel Club Canine College, AKC Breeder of Merit, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Cheryl has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Cheryl was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Cheryl’s links
Cheryl is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kimegan 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
Remi, mom
Collie
About Remi
Remi is a female Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cheryl decided to make her part of their program. Cheryl 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
Kimegan 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 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), DNA Disease Panel, Dermatomyositis, PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 2 (rcd2)
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).
