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Willow Spring Border Collies
- Nathalie, VA · 166 miles away
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Shelley H., the breeder behind Willow Spring Border Collies located in Nathalie, VA. I breed quality Border Collies with great lines. The line I breed has had national and international championship dogs as well as search and rescue and service dogs. Our lines have great temperaments with a good 'off' switch and are genetically clear. Our dogs are loyal, loving family members.
Q. & A. with Shelley
Why did you start breeding?
I bought my first Border Collie at an auction. Seeing the conditions she was kept in and how it affected her socially, broke my heart. I got my 2nd Collie a year later. After learning more about the breed, their health issues, and how many are breeding them irresponsibly, I want to make sure that this amazing breed isn't ruined. My Collie is health tested with a good temperament to pass on.What makes your program special?
My goal is to have happy and healthy puppies with good temperaments. They are socialized and 99% potty trained before going to new homes. We also start training to sit, stay, lay, and crate training. We want our puppies to be the best companions they can be and the owners to cherish them and love them like family, as they will love you.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue merle and red merle. 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.
Rosé
Went homeFemale
Whiskey
Went homeMale
Tequila
Went homeFemale
Guiness
Went homeFemale
Tito
Went homeMale
Hennessy
Went homeFemale
Natty
Went homeMale
Fireball
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Shelley
Shelley 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 between $500 - $700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes the guarantee, ABCA registration, first vaccinations and deworming, ENS training, socialization training, and the start of basic command training. Our puppies are not priced base on color or gender. Breeding rights are $200 more and require a separate contract that must be abided by.”
Contract & health guarantee
Shelley 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 Shelley 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 Shelley 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 Shelley.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Nathalie, VA
166 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Lynchburg Airport (Preston Glenn Field)
151 miles away
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More about Shelley
Shelley has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Shelley was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Shelley is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Willow Spring Border 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
Ellie, mom
Border Collie
About Ellie
Ellie is a female Border Collie over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Shelley decided to make her part of their program. Shelley 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.
Great health testing
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Willow Spring Border 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 Border 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Early Adult Onset Deafness (EAOD), Optimal Selection Genetic Disease Analysis (180+ Diseases), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
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).
