Sweet Southern Collies
Meet the breeder
I'm Heather C., the breeder behind Sweet Southern Collies located in Kingsport, TN. Our Collies are excellent representations of their breed, and we are proud to offer our high-quality puppies to loving homes. Our goal is to produce healthy dogs with amazing temperaments while leaving a legacy of greatness in the breed. We are dedicated advocates for proper breeding techniques.
Q. & A. with Heather
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 white, blue merle and white, sable merle and white, white merle, blue merle white and tan, sable merle, sable, black white and tan, blue merle, 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.
Hercules
Went homeMale
Hope
Went homeFemale
Harrison
Went homeMale
Hardy
Went homeMale
Irene
Went homeFemale
Ivan
Went homeMale
Issac
Went homeMale
Indie
Went homeMale
Ian
Went homeMale
Ike
Went homeMale
Juno
Went homeFemale
Jenna
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Heather
Heather 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
Puppy prices include a $200 refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Up to date on vaccines, dewormed and microchiped with akc reunite. 1 year health guarantee. All puppies are the same price depending on whether you want limited or full akc registration. This includes first vaccines, dewormed and microchiped with akc reunite.”
Contract & health guarantee
Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather 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
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Heather.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Kingsport, TN
328 miles away
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More about Heather
Heather has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Heather’s links
Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sweet Southern 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 dogs
Wynter, mom
Collie
About Wynter
Blue headed white
Wynter, mom
Collie
About Wynter
Wynter is a female Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Willow, mom
Collie
About Willow
Willow is a female Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Wilson, dad
Collie
About Wilson
Wilson is a male Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Heather decided to make him part of their program. Heather has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Sweet Southern 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 Collies.
PRA, Shetland Sheepdog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cyclic Neutropenia, Grey Collie Syndrome (CN), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), 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).
