Silver Bay Farms

Ellen M.

Breeder of Collies

  • Creston, CA ·

Meet the breeder

I'm Ellen M., the breeder behind Silver Bay Farms located in Creston, CA. Our goal is raise happy, healthy, quality puppies. Our puppies are raised in our home at on our ranch in Creston, Ca. Our puppies are well socialized and raised in a loving environment. All our puppies come with current vaccinations, deworming and DNA testing.

Q. & A. with Ellen

  • 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 sable and black white and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Ellen

Ellen 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Ellen partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We take great care in matching puppies with the right home. Puppies are matched on an individual basis after they are old enough. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $250 non-refundable deposit that secures a specific puppy. The remaining $200 - $3,250 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.
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“The puppy purchase price includes pre-paid AKC Registration, current vaccinations, current deworming, DNA testing and health Guarantee. The deposit reserves a specific puppy or a puppy from a future litter as specified in purchase contract. The puppy purchase price includes pre-paid AKC Registration, current vaccinations, current deworming, DNA testing and health Guarantee.”

Contract & health guarantee

Ellen 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 Ellen 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 Ellen 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
      • Car rides
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Puppy starter kit
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Creston, CA

5759 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at San Luis Obispo County Airport (McChesney Field)

5779 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Ellen can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Ellen

  • Ellen has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month

    Ellen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.

  • Ellen’s links

Ellen is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Silver Bay Farms 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

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Silver Bay Farms 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.

  • Vet Wellness Exam

    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, 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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