Wynhaven Collies
Meet the breeder
I'm Yvonne E., the breeder behind Wynhaven Collies located in Hoschton, GA. Our goal at Wynhaven is to produce healthy, beautiful, smooth and rough conformation, performance, and companion collie puppies that have sweet temperaments, sound movement, correct structure and type to the collie standard.
Q. & A. with Yvonne
Why did you start breeding?
I have had some wonderful collies and wished to create a line of beautiful working collies, so I started limited breeding in 2008.What makes your program special?
I breed for versatile collies that excel in the breed ring, in performance sports, and also in making great companions. I pay special attention to health, soundness and temperament, and spend a lot of hands on time with my puppies to get them ready for all aspects of life.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 and white, black white and tan, and blue merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Yvonne
Yvonne 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 $750 refundable deposit and $1,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes puppy deworming, 2 rounds of vaccinations, microchip, vet check, eye check by a licensed veterinary opthalmologist, AKC registration papers, and health guarantee. Deposit is to reserve a puppy. It is refundable up until puppy is 8 weeks of age should buyer or breeder change their minds.”
Contract & health guarantee
Yvonne 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 Yvonne 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 Yvonne 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Yvonne.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hoschton, GA
488 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Athens, GA
480 miles away
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More about Yvonne
Club memberships
Yvonne is a member of North Georgia All Breed Herding Dog Association, Collie club of Georgia, and Collie Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Director on Collie Health Foundation, Inc, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Yvonne has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Yvonne was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Yvonne’s links
Yvonne is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Wynhaven 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Wynhaven 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 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.
Cyclic Neutropenia, Grey Collie Syndrome (CN), 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).
