Tamiami collies
Meet the breeder
I'm Kate L., the breeder behind Tamiami collies located in Florida. We are members of the Collie Health Foundation, the Collie Club of America, and the Tampa Bay Collie Club. Let us introduce you to the world of Collies - a wonderful, fun, smart, and family-friendly breed.
Q. & A. with Kate
Why did you start breeding?
We started with Collies in 1998 with our first smooth Collie named Colleen. She was our performance dog who finished her AX and AXJ titles in agility. From that point on we knew that Collies were for us.What makes your program special?
I take time and care in the puppy's socialization and training. I take them to handling classes, puppy classes when they were younger, and a trainer comes to the house once per week.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Kate
Kate 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 first vaccinations, eye exam, health certificate and microchip. Depostis are taken after the puppies are 2 weeks of age and I know they are thriving."
Contract & health guarantee
Kate 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 Kate 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 Kate 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 Kate.
Breeder's location
Meet in Florida
930 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at TPA
818 miles away
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More about Kate
Club memberships
Kate is a member of Collie Club of America.
Kate has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Kate was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Kate is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Tamiami 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
Abbey, mom
Collie
About Abbey
Abbey is a female Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kate decided to make her part of their program. Kate 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
Great level
Tamiami 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.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Wisdom 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).
