Verterra Collies
- Shelby Township, MI
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Collie litter
Expected Oct. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Amanda S., the breeder behind Verterra Collies located in Shelby Township, MI. At Verterra Collies we strive to produce healthy, balanced, beautiful collies with excellent temperaments, and sound bodies who can excel in everything from herding, to agility, to being the ultimate family companion, all while staying true to the standard and correct breed type.
Q. & A. with Amanda
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include rough and smooth 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, blue merle and white, sable and white, and black white and tan. 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.
Rumi
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Amanda
Amanda 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.
Amanda partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.
Price
Contract & health guarantee
Amanda 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 Amanda 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 Amanda 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
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Amanda.
Breeder's location
Meet in Shelby Township, MI
4116 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Amanda can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Amanda
Club memberships
Amanda is a member of Collie Club of San Antonio, Greater Brighton Collie Club, and Collie Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Amanda has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Amanda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Amanda’s links
Amanda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Verterra 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
Marlow, mom
Collie
About Marlow
Marlow is a sweet and mellow girl who is always willing to go with the flow. She loves going for long walks or curling up at your feet as you read a book. She is the protector of her domain, keeping all the wildlife out of her yard. She loves to show and will do anything for a snack. She is an excellent mother to her puppies, diligently caring for them while they are young, and enjoying playing with them as they get old enough to do so! Marlow is an AKC Grand Champion and also holds the title of Canine Good Citizen. We encourage all our families to CGC title their Verterra Collies!
Parent health testing
Great level
Verterra 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 (rDVM, not registered)
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.
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cyclic Neutropenia, Grey Collie Syndrome (CN), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Dermatomyositis, 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).
