Melrose Bearded Collies
- Athens, GA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Jennifer W., the breeder behind Melrose Bearded Collies located in Athens, GA. I have been active in the national breed club as well as regional clubs in California and the South. I have titled Beardies in conformation, obedience, and rally obedience. My goal is to breed dogs with strong breed type, conformation to breed standard, and happy and stable temperaments. I am planning for a litter Summer, 2026.
Q. & A. with Jennifer
What makes your program special?
I have been mentored by some of the top-winning and top-producing breeders of the last thirty years. This support has afforded me access to some beautiful dogs to buy and to use at stud, in addition to expertise about planning matings and improving upon a foundation. My goals are to breed a litter with healthy longevity and both physical and mental soundness.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Jennifer
Jennifer 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.
Jennifer partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
Price
“The price includes early puppy socialization using specific protocols, veterinary check, first vaccination, AKC registration, microchip, and a starter supply of food and treats.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jennifer.
Breeder's location
Meet in Athens, GA
483 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Greenville–Spartanburg Airport (Roger Milliken Field)
388 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Jennifer can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Jennifer
Club memberships
Jennifer is a member of Bearded Collie Club of Central Florida and Bearded Collie Club of America.
Jennifer has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Jennifer was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Jennifer is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Melrose Bearded 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 health testing
Excellent level
Melrose Bearded 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 Bearded 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
