Secret Spring Ranch
- Conifer, CO
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Haley M., the breeder behind Secret Spring Ranch located in Conifer, CO. We seek to preserve the beloved qualities of the Old Time Scotch Collies by employing traditional and landrace-inspired philosophies alongside modern approaches, such as genetic testing and advanced veterinary care. We strive for robust, healthy pups with foundational socialization and training too!
Q. & A. with Haley
Why did you start breeding?
We have long histories of dog training and working (like sheep herding), but like many people, once we experienced the qualities that make the Scottish Collies so well-loved, we were hooked. By the time our Oriah was grown - and after much learning about the history of the breed - we knew we wanted to contribute to the preservation and continuation of the Old Time Scotch Collies.What makes your program special?
Our relentless attention to details and a balance between tradition and science: We strive to create a solid, healthy foundation for everything from gut health to potty training. Also, our veterinary team includes the doctors who follow our puppies through their development as well as reproductive specialists who employ both top-of-the-line medical science and a healthy dose of common sense.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are 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.
Jenny
Went homeFemale
Yankee
Went homeMale
Echo
Went homeFemale
Blue John
Went homeMale
Moonshine
Went homeFemale
Spooky
Went homeFemale
Peekaboo
Went homeFemale
Escalante
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Haley
Haley 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
“Price includes: puppy wellness exam, first round of vaccinations (and second, if applicable), deworming, a few days of food, bag of treats, puppy collar, foundational training, buyback promise.”
Contract & health guarantee
Haley 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 Haley 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 Haley directly.
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 Haley.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Conifer, CO
5065 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Denver Airport
5026 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Haley can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Haley
Haley has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Haley was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Haley is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Secret Spring Ranch 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
Oriah, mom
Old Time Scotch Collie
About Oriah
Oriah is adored everywhere she goes almost as much as we adore her at home. She is adorable, amiable, accepting, personable, and amazingly expressive. She always manages to surprise me with how much she is able to convey through her actions. She is the "police dog" of the house. She will tell us when someone isn't following the rules, or if something isn't how it should be, and she will sometimes enforce the rules herself - like when she guides the cats away from the dog food when they try to steal a piece. While she doesn't have an over-abundance of energy, she does love having a job to do, and her job on our homestead is to make sure everything is as it should be. Oriah has a lot of the physical traits that aren't generally associated with the more modern rough and smooth collies: She is smaller and bulkier in stature (like her parents) and is medium-coated with silky soft fur. She has exceptional genes, and she is a coveted outcross (meaning she carries genes from a different yet breed-standard-accepted breed in order to increase the genetic diversity, health, and robustness of the Scotch Collies).
Beau, dad
Old Time Scotch Collie
About Beau
Beau is sweet, gentle, and eager to please. He is also the biggest snuggle bug and clever as the dickens! He loves a good play session and gets along well with other dogs (and all other animals for that matter). Overall, he's the kind that likes to sit back and observe all the goings-on, and when it comes time for him to act, he has already figured out what to do. He learned how to use our other dog's talking buttons just by watching her do it! Though he mostly uses them to ask for bananas and "chicky treats". Weighing in at roughly 55 lbs, he has more of the physical characteristics associated with rough and smooth collies - longer nose, fluffier mane, lankier build - but he is pure traditional Scottish Collie, with all of the beloved quirks and characteristics (and fabulous genes to match). His primary job on our homestead is guarding and wrangling our chickens, though he is also great as an all-around watch dog as he takes a keen interest in keenly observing our entire property. His primary role, however, is as a beloved member of our family - a job which he also seems to take very serious, based on his adorable playfulness and the quality of his snuggles.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Secret Spring Ranch 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 Old Time Scotch Collies.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
