Rohde Collies & Shetland Sheepdogs

George R.

Breeder of Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs

  • Tinley Park, IL
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Girl 2

Ready Dec. 8

6 weeks old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm George R., the breeder behind Rohde Collies & Shetland Sheepdogs located in Tinley Park, IL. Our breeding program is based on Collie Club of America National-winning individuals and aims to produce rough and smooth Collies that are both competitive in the show ring and suitable as family companions.

Q. & A. with George

  • Why did you start breeding?

    As a child, we developed a strong affinity for Collies and were fortunate to grow up surrounded by a powerhouse of Collie breeders in the south suburbs of Chicago.
  • What makes your program special?

    We take great pride in our family of dogs and carefully consider each breeding to produce the finest examples of the Collie breed with outstanding virtues and physical and mental soundness. All of the Collies are health tested in conjunction with being members of the Collie Health Foundation. I require a home visit and application with every placement.
  • 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 George

George 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

Connect with George to learn more details about pricing.

Contract & health guarantee

George 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 George 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 George 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 with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from George.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Tinley Park, IL

572 miles away

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More about George

  • Club memberships

    George is a member of Interlocking Shetland Sheepdog Club of Monee, Lake Shore Kennel Club, and Collie Club of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Judge, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • George has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years

    George was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • George’s links

George is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Rohde Collies & Shetland Sheepdogs 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Collie

Shetland Sheepdog

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Rohde Collies & Shetland Sheepdogs 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • DNA Disease Panel, 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).

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