I'm Carol Ann W., the breeder behind Wellsmere Collies located in Pine Plains, NY. We breed quality Collies with a strong focus on producing puppies that are healthy, structurally sound, intelligent, and lovable. We raise each litter within my home and ensure each puppy is well socialized to ensure they leave for their new homes trusting and confident.
Q. & A. with Carol Ann
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
MacDuff
Went home
Male
MacCleod
Went home
Male
MacCallister
Went home
Male
MacKillian
Went home
Male
MacGyver
Went home
Male
MacFergusson
Went home
Female
MacKenzie
Went home
Female
MacIntosh
Went home
Female
MacTavish
Went home
Male
MacDougall
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Carol Ann
Carol Ann 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 deposit and between $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes limited AKC registration and pedigree, lifetime microchip registration, 30 days health insurance, up-to-date medical documentation, full parental DNA profiles, Certificate of Health from licensed veterinarian. Deposit is completely refundable until picking has occurred.”
Contract & health guarantee
Carol Ann 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 Carol Ann 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 Carol Ann directly.
Wellsmere 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
MUFFIN, mom
Collie
About MUFFIN
MUFFIN is a female Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carol Ann decided to make her part of their program. Carol Ann 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.
PARZIVAL, dad
Collie
About PARZIVAL
PARZIVAL is a male Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Carol Ann decided to make him part of their program. Carol Ann 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
Wellsmere 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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).