Los Arteagas Collies & Standard Poodles
Meet the breeder
I'm Violet A., the breeder behind Los Arteagas Collies & Standard Poodles located in Evans, CO. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and structure. Although our main focus is conformation, we also participate in a number of other sports such as herding, dock diving, barn hunt, and more! We carefully plan out all our breedings and only breed dogs who meet the breed standard and pass health tests. We look forward to connecting with you!
Q. & A. with Violet
Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding after showing and assisting friends/mentors in the show ring for a few years and doing my own research on top of that. I wanted to make sure I was ready to go off on my own with the two breeds I absolutely love. I got my first showgirl (Gabby) in 2017 and quickly finished her in the ring.What makes your program special?
Not only do we raise puppies with Puppy Culture, but we also do Early Neurological Stimulation and start puppies around 3 weeks of age on grooming. Poodles get their face/feet shaved and all puppies get baths, nail trimming, and blow-drying once a week until they go home. We start potty training and crate training. Puppies go see an eye specialist before going home as well.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Poodle puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Collie puppies include blue merle and white. Poodle puppies include cream and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Violet
Violet 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
“Included with your puppy are the health guarantee, AKC registration, a vet check, puppy shots, and a microchip.”
Contract & health guarantee
Violet 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 Violet 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 Violet 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 Violet.
Breeder's location
Meet in Evans, CO
1445 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
1447 miles away
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More about Violet
Club memberships
Violet is a member of Columbine State Poodle Club and Collie Club of Colorado.
Certifications & recognitions
Collie Health Foundation, CHIC Certified, Professional Groomer, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Violet has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Violet was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Violet is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Los Arteagas Collies & Standard Poodles 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
Poodle
Collie
Barbie, mom
Poodle
About Barbie
Barbie is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Violet decided to make her part of their program. Violet 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.
Esme, mom
Collie
About Esme
Esme is a female Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Violet decided to make her part of their program. Violet 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.
Bonita, mom
Collie
About Bonita
Bonita is a female Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Violet decided to make her part of their program. Violet 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
Collie
Standard Poodle
Excellent level
Los Arteagas Collies & Standard Poodles 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.
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.
PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Cyclic Neutropenia, Grey Collie Syndrome (CN), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 2 (rcd2), Dermatomyositis
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).
