Spotted Feather Farm
Meet the breeder
I'm Ashleigh E., the breeder behind Spotted Feather Farm located in Holden, MO. Our dogs are bred with a focus on health, temperament and athleticism. All puppies will be exposed to many sounds and sights before going to their homes. While we love our colorful babies, the color is an extra on top of good health and temperament.
Q. & A. with Ashleigh
Why did you start breeding?
I originally went to K-state to become a vet in the large animal field. During my time there is fell in love with the breeding side of things and decided to make that my focus instead.What makes your program special?
Puppies will be exposed to many textures, sights and sounds while on the farm. Everything from farm equipment to many animals like cats and horses.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 tri-color, black and white, blue merle, red merle, black, and red. 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.
Stream
Went homeMale
Bayou
Went homeMale
Creek
Went homeMale
Brook
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Ashleigh
Ashleigh 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
"Puppies come registered with ABCA and AKC, vaccinations, deworming, vet checked and start of socialization. Puppies are not priced on color and come registered and microchipped."
Contract & health guarantee
Ashleigh 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 Ashleigh 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 Ashleigh 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Ashleigh.
Breeder's location
Meet in Holden, MO
4717 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Kansas City Airport (was Mid-Continent )
4713 miles away
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Meet in Warrensburg, MO
4705 miles away
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More about Ashleigh
Ashleigh has been a member of Good Dog for 8 months
Ashleigh was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Ashleigh’s links
Ashleigh is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Spotted Feather Farm 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
Ashleigh E.
Litter update on 24 Sept 2025 •Everyone has gotten a bath and is clean for their trips home, though no promises they will stay clean by pick up!
Forest and River's litter
Ashleigh E.
Litter update on 17 Sept 2025 •The Waterway litter had their first shots today! They all did great and loved the vets and no one cried. Next up is a bath in a couple days!
Forest and River's litter
Ashleigh E.
Litter update on 25 Aug 2025 •First visit outside for the puppies and they all did great, they explored all the toys, crawled on the bag and played in the grass!
Forest and River's litter
Ashleigh E.
Program update on 23 Aug 2025 •Box has been updated fully, the puppies are loving the mush and their new toys as creek and brook are showing off!
Ashleigh E.
Litter update on 08 Aug 2025 •Two weeks old, eyes open and the puppies are on the move!
Forest and River's litter
Parent dogs
River, mom
Border Collie
About River
River is a piebald blue Merle with tan points. She is a sweet snuggle bug who has a ball addiction. When she isn’t wanting to play fetch she wants to sit in your lap. She carriers the genetics to produce Merle, piebald and saddle tan. River is ABCA and AKC registered.
Good health testing
DNA Disease Panel.Forest, dad
Border Collie
About Forest
Forest is a rough coat red and white standard with ticking. He is always playing and his favorite game is fetch. He does have a mild drive to herd. Forest is registered ABCA and AKC.
Good health testing
DNA Disease Panel.
Parent health testing
Good level
Spotted Feather Farm 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 Border 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).
