Kingsgift Collies
- Nunn, CO
Meet the breeder
I'm Hope M., the breeder behind Kingsgift Collies located in Nunn, CO. I carefully plan each breeding to help ensure the health and future of these wonderful dogs that I fell in love with in 1985. I enjoy showing my dogs in Conformation, Obedience, and Rally shows. As a dog trainer, I know the importance of socialization and training in the life of a puppy. I do all that I can to give my puppies proper health care, thorough socialization, and beginning training so they will have their best lives in wonderful, loving homes. I love keeping up with all my owners in order to see how my puppies thrive in their new homes.
Q. & A. with Hope
Why did you start breeding?
I have always shown my Collies in conformation dog shows in order to demonstrate that they are excellent representatives of the breed standard. I want to preserve the sweet, loving temperament and gorgeous looks of this outstanding breed for others to share. I enjoy seeing my puppies go to loving homes where they will be appreciated for the fine attributes which Collies encompass.What makes your program special?
I am committed to breeding healthy dogs by testing my breeding stock for the known issues which Collies may have. I breed to the AKC Collie standard in order to preserve the "look" of these beautiful dogs that I fell in love with. I know that training any dog will improve its relationship with its family, so I start training my puppies at an early age. This helps ease their transition to their new homes.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, blue merle and white, and sable and 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.
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Mr Puppy (Icicle-Blue Merle Boy 2)
Went homeMale
Indigo-Blue Merle Girl
Went homeFemale
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Raegan (Iris-Tricolor Girl)
Went homeFemale
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Hastings (Igloo-Blue Merle Boy 1)
Went homeMale
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Lasso (Jam from the J litter)
Went homeMale
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Jeep(Arthur)
Went homeMale
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Jack(Mac)
Went homeMale
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Jazzi(Faelan)
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Hope
Hope 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes individual AKC registration, wellness check, veterinarian opthomologist eye check, vaccines, de worming, crate training and beginning obedience training along with extensive socialization. Deposits required to hold a puppy for a later pick up time. All deposits apply towards the total price of the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Hope 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 Hope 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 Hope 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
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Hope.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Nunn, CO
1447 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
1447 miles away
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Meet in Cheyenne, WY
1447 miles away
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More about Hope
Club memberships
Hope is a member of Collie Club of America, Collie Club of Colorado, and Collie Health Foundation.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Hope has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Hope was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Hope is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kingsgift 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
Litter and program updates
Hope M.
Litter update on 11 May •The milk bar is open! J litter at 12 days old.
Riggs and Elfie's litter
Parent dogs
Carmel, mom
Collie
About Carmel
Sable and white with a broken white collar-broken on the right side. Carmel is a sweet but very active girl. She is very willing to please and loves to retrieve. She is a wonderful mother who dotes on her puppies. Carmel received her Rally Novice (RN) and Beginner Coursing Ability Test (BCAT) titles in the summer of 2022. She has also been shown in conformation and has 13 out of 15 points towards her Championship, including 1 major show win.
Excellent health testing
Dermatomyositis, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), +5 more.
Elfie, mom
Collie
About Elfie
Elfie is a lovely sable and white Collie girl with a sweet and willing temperament. She loves to retrieve and go for walks. She also played well with all other dogs at the doggie daycare where I worked. Elfie has also been the demo dog for some of the training classes I teach. She has been shown in conformation and has 9 minor points towards her championship. Elfie was shown in 2022 by her co-owners (a 4-H dog project member and her mother.) She received her BN, RN, CGC, and BCAT titles while under their expert handling! After this litter, it is planned to have Elfie certified as a Therapy dog for her co-owner's 2nd grade classroom!
Excellent health testing
Dermatomyositis, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), +4 more.
Rainey, mom
Collie
About Rainey
Rainey is a stunning, blue merle, rough Collie. She has a typical adventurous Collie personality. She is sweet and loving but also energetic and ready for anything asked of her. She loves tug, chase, and retrieve games. And is a wonderful, willing, and easy dog to work with in training her for Rally, Obedience, and Conformation titles. She currently has 10 points (including 1 major) towards her Conformation Championship. She also has points towards her first Fast CAT title. I hope to show her in the fall of 2024 towards her first Obedience and Rally titles. Rainey has been tested thoroughly for the inheritable diseases Collies can carry. She tested Normal Eyed for CEA (though she is a carrier.) She is a Normal, non carrier of the MDR1 gene. Rainey is low risk for DMS. And she tested clear or non-carrier for DM, CN, PRA, and HUU.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Kingsgift 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.
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.
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.
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cyclic Neutropenia, Grey Collie Syndrome (CN), Dermatomyositis, PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 2 (rcd2), 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Hope to bring home their puppies.
Samantha A.
Verified owner · Sept. 2024
As someone who has interacted with breeders before, I can confidently say that Hope is a consummate breeder, and anyone would be lucky to get a rough collie from her. First, Hope was highly communicative. She was willing to answer any questions I had about the breed, whether Mipha (our rough collie) would be a good fit for our family, and what I should be prepared for when raising a rough collie. She even provided videos on proper grooming techniques and training. Hope still, almost a year later, is willing to answer questions and give advice. Second, she worked with us extensively to ensure we could pick Mipha up, including coordinating multi-state travel because we live in Texas. Third, as alluded to previously, Hope was able to provide a training course for Mipha before pickup, which worked wonderfully. Mipha was already off to a great start on day 1 of being in our home, even with it being the acclimation period. Additionally, Hope is an amazing person who cares about the longevity of her puppies. You can tell she is focused on the health and purpose of the breed, which is evident in Mipha's outstanding health and personality. We even received a binder containing vet records, including medical tests done relevant to rough collie health concerns, Mipha's AKC paperwork, and even general guides on rough collie health to ensure we provide proper care. As for our relationship with Mipha over the last year, she is truly a treasure to have and highly intelligent; her kind and bubbly personality has made such a difference in my life as someone with PTSD. Mipha also loves her pet brothers, Kona, our Irish Wolfhound, and Ruxpin, our Manx cat. If you're considering getting a rough collie, call Hope first. It was/is the best breeder experience I've ever had.
Andie F.
Verified owner · Aug. 2024
+6We are so thankful we found Hope and Kingsgift Collies. Hope is a breeder who is incredibly kind, deeply knowledgeable about collies and puppy training, and who very clearly loves each and every one of her dogs. She was so responsive and answered every question (no matter how small or silly!) thoroughly and kindly. We are first-time collie owners, so we had A LOT of questions for her! We are settling in with our little Hastings, thanks in very large part to how well Hope socialized him beforehand and how much care she took to play, train, and love him before he came home with us. This puppy is one of the smartest puppies I've ever had, and so unbelievably sweet and loving. We had the pleasure to meet his mom, aunt and grandpa, and they were just the same; he comes from a great lineage! Hope sent us home with a binder full of information on his lineage, registration, and vet documents for our first vet visit. She also walked us through some basic grooming, and the training routines she'd been doing with the puppies. Hope thought of every detail, and helped make us feel prepared for our new addition. If you are lucky enough to get a Kingsgift Collie, you will soon see they truly are gift!
