Maclen Collies

Janet B.

Breeder of Collies

  • Loveland, CO

Meet the breeder

I'm Janet B., the breeder behind Maclen Collies located in Loveland, CO. Our Collie litters are planned with great thought to combine the best qualities of each sire and dam. We aim to produce true-to-type Collies with the physical beauty, and temperament described in the official AKC Collie standard. Each pup is cherished from the moment of birth, and given the best start we could possibly provide.

Q. & A. with Janet

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My Collies regularly participate in conformation and performance. Most of our collies are Herding Instrinct Certified. I got my first show collie at age 10, selected for me by my cousin, Carol Baynton Phelps, a prominent collie artist. Nine years later I had my first litter. Collies are very special creatures.
  • What makes your program special?

    Maclen Collies are thoughtfully bred to produce the beauty and character described in the official AKC Collie Standard. They are raised with love and lots of attention, using the well-researched Puppy Culture program. We love finding the perfect, forever homes for our pups by matching prospective owners' lifestyle and priorities with the individual temperaments of the pups. Occasionally we have a young adult available---usually a youngster who had been kept to show but doesn't enjoy being a show dog.
  • 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, sable and white, and blue merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Janet

Janet 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 $2,000 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price includes AKC registration, lifetime microchip, deworming, first vaccination, 5-generation hand-written pedigree, general instructions and health guarantee (part of required contract). Companion pups are sold with a spay/neuter contract required. All companion pups are $2000. Some show/performance prospects are priced at $2200.”

Contract & health guarantee

Janet 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 Janet 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 Janet 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 Janet.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Loveland, CO

1470 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Denver Airport

1447 miles away

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More about Janet

  • Club memberships

    Janet is a member of Collie Club of America, Collie Health Foundation, Buckhorn Valley Kennel Club, and Collie Club of Colorado.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Janet has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years

    Janet was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Janet’s links

Janet is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Maclen 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Maclen 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), PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 2 (rcd2), Dermatomyositis, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1)

    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 Janet to bring home their puppies.

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    Olivia T.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2023

    What a difference it has made to have a breeder with such a caring attitude and extensive experience! We are so pleased to have Griffin (Maxwell) in our family. He is a complete joy! His temperament is easy-going and confident. With our other two dogs he fits right in to their play. As you can see in the photos here like to nap with them close by. Many thanks Maclen Collies for this awesome puppy!

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