I'm the breeder behind Sweetwater Rough Collies located in Hillird, OH. Every puppy we raise is adored as part of our family from birth. Our puppies will complete your home, your family, and your heart! We strive to produce healthy, intelligent puppies that are able to integrate comfortably into a variety of age groups, households, and lifestyles.
Gary 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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.
Puppy prices range from $1,200 and include a non-refundable deposit of $300.
“The price includes the guarantee, AKC registration, first round of vaccinations. de worming and puppy socialization. Note that deposits are not refundable. Please be sure you are moving forward with the purchase before placing the deposit. We consider any puppy that does not have a deposit paid to be available for any other inquiring people. When a puppy is held for someone it ages, and if the buyer changes their mind on purchase, it may cause the puppy's chance of going to a good home at an early age to be lowered, and time is simply lost.”
Gary 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 Gary 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 Gary directly.
I utilize the following enrichment methods: Free exercise , Home Environment , held daily, litter box trained , Socialized with people, And showed lots of love, Explore outside, Various Surfaces, Nail Trimming, Puppy Culture , Early stages of crate training, Noises , Grooming Desensitization, Various Surfaces , Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Touch Desensitization, Socialized with Elderly, and Socialized with Children.
Certified Good Dog breeders ensure their puppies are healthy and ready for their new homes. Puppies receive the appropriate vaccinations and are dewormed or have a clear fecal exam before they leave. While Sweetwater Rough Collies hasn’t shared details about their specific health practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they care for their puppies.
Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Sweetwater Rough Collies hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.
Gary offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.
Gary is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder
Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.
Gary has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Gary was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Gary’s program includes two colors
Gary’s Collie puppies include black white and tan and sable and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Gary’s program has one coat type
Gary’s Collie puppies have rough coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
Sweetwater Rough Collies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Collie
Collie
About Duke
Duke is a male Collie almost 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Gary decided to make him part of their program. Gary 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.
Collie
About Lacey
Lacey is a female Collie almost 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Gary decided to make her part of their program. Gary 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.
Collie
Sweetwater Rough 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.
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).