Thunderstruck Collies
- Golden Eagle, IL
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Tara M., the breeder behind Thunderstruck Collies located in Golden Eagle, IL. We are a small family run dog breeder in Illinois and partner with our family in Arizona to provide quality pets. We strive to provide well-rounded puppies for a lifetime of companionship. Each adult dog is a member of our family first and their safety and care are at our highest priority. We strive to provide each puppy with a good family and forever home.
Q. & A. with Tara
What makes your program special?
Each puppy is well socialized and is apart of our family, making the transition into your home with ease.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include smooth and rough coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable merle and white, sable merle, sable and white, sable, blue merle white and tan, blue merle and white, 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 and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Maizey
Went homeFemale
Mercy
Went homeFemale
Maverick
Went homeMale
Millie
Went homeFemale
Max
Went homeMale
Miles
Went homeMale
Ross
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Tara
Tara 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes microchipped, vet checked, parents genetic tested, vaccinated, wormed, vaccination record, raised in a home, socialized with our family, health guarantee, etc. Deposit goes towards purchase price of puppy. Will take back dog at any age if you are unable to care for it.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tara 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 Tara 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 Tara 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
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 Tara.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Golden Eagle, IL
703 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport / Scott Air Force Base
665 miles away
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Meet in St. Louis, MO
685 miles away
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More about Tara
Club memberships
Tara is a member of Collie Health Foundation and St. Louis Collie Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Tara has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Tara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Tara’s links
Tara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Thunderstruck 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
Izzy, mom
Collie
About Izzy
Izzy is a female Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tara decided to make her part of their program. Tara 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.
Hope, mom
Collie
About Hope
Hope is a female Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tara decided to make her part of their program. Tara 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.
Prada, mom
Collie
About Prada
Prada is a female Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tara decided to make her part of their program. Tara 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
Great level
Thunderstruck 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).
