Kara Christo Collies

04/18/2024

Update on my last post! Two blue Merle girls, one rough one smooth, in season now. Being bred to rough tricolor dogs. All parents health tested from excellent lines. Sires are either Champions or major pointed. The smooth is CH Ona KaraChristo Stylish Elegance shown here with her best friend Taylor Laffety. The other is our sweet little Clover, unshown. She is genetically normal eyes so hopefully some normal babies in that litter. Our waitlist is growing fast. If you are interested in either of these litters, please send me a private message

04/08/2024

UPDATE!!! Our beautiful Elan, who just returned home from showing beautifully at our national and making a cut in best of variety, is in season! Breeding plans now being made. Inquiries being accepted. Please DM

03/12/2024

Signs of spring are everywhere. And we are watching some of our lovely young girls and proven matrons for signs that they too will be coming into season soon. We have several very exciting litters planned for this year. All from health tested parents. If you are thinking of adding a Collie puppy to your family this year please reach out for details. Or we do have several adult females that will be rehomed after their litters so if you would like to retire a graceful beauty on your couch we can make that happen as well.

03/04/2024

Stolen from a friend who stated this very well.

DOG OWNERS - if your have ANY questions about anything, no matter how small - ASK YOUR BREEDER . STOP going to these FB pages where you end up getting for crap info .Your breeder cares deeply about the dog you bought from them . NO question is too small. ALWAYS ASK YOUR BREEDER.

02/28/2024

Collie Peeps. Due to circumstances beyond my control, we will not be attending the national this year. I have two rooms reserved at the Staybridge Inn across the street from the show site. The reservations cover the dates of 4/1 to 4/6. Before I cancel these reservations, is there anyone out there that needs these rooms? Just send me a PM

12/15/2023

11/13/2023

Artist: Dave Coverly, https://www.facebook.com/davecoverly

11/13/2023

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11/13/2023

11/13/2023

Getting prettier and prettier every day. This little lady was born on 8/4/23 and just keeps growing more lovely. Out of health tested champion sire and dam she should look this good! Current on age appropriate vaccines and deworming, eye check mild CRC. DNA done and she is aabb DMS, clear for DM, CN and HUU. She has been microchipped and we are starting leash and show training. But she would be available to the right companion home. Please contact me via private message if you would like more information.

11/13/2023

This handsome little boy was born 8/4/23 from health tested Champion parents. He is sweet, loving and a little bit stubborn but oh so worth investing your heart. He is current on age appropriate vaccines and deworming. Eye check mild CRC, microchip implanted. Started leash and show training but would consider the right companion home. Please send a PM for more information.

11/09/2023

The two tricolor puppies in this video are available to approved homes. Please send a private message

11/03/2023

My sleeping beauty...

10/26/2023

My mother says I'm a pretty little girl! I am absolutely sweet and lovable too. I have a great, healthy future ahead of me and would love to share it with you. My temperament test shows that I am very well-rounded and would fit into any life situation. My DNA health test results are excellent! I am up to date on vaccines and dewormings, have a microchip, my eyes checked out very well and my doctor says I am fit as a fiddle.. if you are looking for a raven haired beauty to light up your life I'm the one for you! Please send a private message for more details.

10/26/2023

Dark and handsome here just letting you all know I am still in search of a place to call my own. And people who will love me forever! My parents are well-bred breed champions with great health clearances. I've been given every opportunity from the moment of my birth to be the best that I can be. I'm up to date on vaccines and dewormings, I have a microchip and have my eyes checked. Also my doctor says I'm in absolutely perfect condition for a collie puppy. Please reach out via private message if you would like more information. I could do anything you need me to do! I'm pretty enough to be a show dog, smart enough to play in the performance rings and content to be your best friend. My temperament testing shows that I am a very well-rounded guy..

10/23/2023

Meet Tulsi (blue) and Truly (tri). These two girls have made my decision on who's to stay impossible. So I plan on growing them both out! Sired by GCH Tavern Hill Limerick Celtic Classic ROM out of CH Ona Kara Christo Stylish Elegance. Co-breed with good friend Amanda Jordan of Ona Chihuahuas and Collies. Huge thanks goes to Caroline Flanagan Jones for allowing me to breed Elan to the beautiful Harkin. these puppies have thrilled me since the day they were born. We have one tricolor rough girl available still. They're also maybe two tri color smooths but hopefully we are in the process of arranging their forever homes. If interested in more information please send me a private message.

10/19/2023

Just a few random puppy pictures taken over the last few days. The rough blue girl is staying here and I wouldn't mind growing out the rough try girl with the less white on her face. All other puppies are open for discussion. 11 weeks old on Friday the 20th. Up to date on age appropriate vaccines and deworming. Great health testing on both champion parents. Leash training underway. Private message for details.

10/14/2023

Congratulations to Felicia and Sue Ross and Amanda Jordan (breeder) and me! Our firecracker of a tri girl Evie, was RWB to the major twice in Hamburg New York this weekend! Seeking her majors to finish!

10/14/2023

When you bring your lovely old girl out for a dog show weekend and she goes winners b**** for a three-point major to finish her championship. Excited to introduce new CH Kara Christo Soul On Fire aka to Tizzy. Thanks so much to good friend Jackie Gingerich for showing Tizzy in the winners class the last three days and especially for your friendship and support.

10/12/2023

Why Tizzy likes dog shows

10/10/2023

Okay friends, bear in mind I am the worst photographer on the planet. These puppies are much cuter in person. I am usually on my own doing photos so I do my best. These guys are sired by GCHB Tavern Hill Limerick Celtic Classic ROM x CH Ona Kara Christo Stylish Elegance. Co bred with Amanda Jordan of Ona Collies. By parentage they should be low risk DMS, clear for DM, CNN HUU. All will be mutant/ mutant mdr1. Eye checks all very mild CRC, health check was great! Puppies are microchipped and have had age appropriate vaccines and deworming. We have started lease training and they are willing happy babies. Volhard temperament test indicated that they were all in the mid-range, mostly three and four scores. Basically ready for whatever you are! I am having a very hard time choosing between the three rough girls. The smooths are all available. One or two of the rough girls will be as soon as I can make up my mind. Please PM me for more details.

10/09/2023

What I do when I should be doing everything else!

10/09/2023

Monday morning cuteness. Going to try to post individual pictures today. Hope you get a giggle out of my talk to text lingo. Started leash training this morning. All six of them did pretty well. One even got a rather rude introduction to one of our cats. Needs to learn to be respectful.

09/28/2023

Borrowed this as well

My purchase of a well bred purebred dog does not condemn another dog to death.
My purchase of a well bred purebred dog does not result in an rise in the number of shelter dogs.
My desire to have a dog with predictable temperament from a healthy line does not result in another dog not getting adopted at the shelter.
My careful research on the most responsible breeders who meet all requirements is not the problem.
It's not what you should be mad at.
It's not who you should blame.
I am not the one who irresponsibly brought these dogs into this world and left them in a shelter.
Responsible breeders aren't the ones bringing these dogs to animal shelters either.
It's my home, my life and my choice what kind of dog I want to bring in. Maybe I need a working dog, sport dog, show dog or just a companion dog of a certain breed that suits me best.
Whatever reason I choose to support a reputable breeder, it will not send a dog to its death.
A breeder who does health tests, temperament tests and titling of their dogs does not contribute to the number of stray dogs.
The number of stray dogs in the world is a problem, but it's not a problem made worse by reputable breeders or those who buy from them.
Your neighbor who gets a "purebred" dog without papers because they're cheap is contributing to the problem.
Your friend who spontaneously bought a puppy from Petland is contributing to the problem.
The person scrambling to pump out the hottest designer mix ASAP is contributing to the problem.
Your relatives who have to get their dog covered once, "so she can experience what it's like to be a mother" or because "she's such a good/cute/sweet girl" are contributing to the problem.
Your old school mate who bought a working dog with lots of energy without taking the time to research its needs and character who ultimately sees it doesn't fit his lifestyle is the problem.
A reputable breeder offers lifetime support. A serious breeder would never allow their dogs to end up in a shelter from the start.
It's understandable to be angry about the number of homeless dogs in the world, but if you look closer, you'll find that your anger is misplaced

Not my words ,copied and pasted 💕
Credit to Lindsey Hutslar

Risky for tax
(I personally will never adopt/rescue ever again. It’s not for me. If well bred dogs didn’t exist, I just would never own a dog. Period.)

09/25/2023

Copied from another breeder. And no, we do not ask $3500 for our puppies

When someone says my prices are too expensive.
This is copied from another breeder:
POTENTIAL OWNER: How much is the puppy?
BREEDER: $3500 dollars.
POTENTIAL OWNER: What?? It's way too expensive!!
BREEDER: What do you think would be a good price?
POTENTIAL OWNER: No more than $1200. You reputable breeders are so over priced.
BREEDER: I am sorry you see it this way, why don't you try it yourself?
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I've never done it!
BREEDER: For FREE I can teach you how to do it, and in addition you will have the knowledge to do it again.
POTENTIAL OWNER: Perfect, thank you!
BREEDER: To start you will need a Female (average cost $3500 and up) and a Male (average cost $3500 and up) or Semen (average $2000 and up). You will need to do Genetic & Health Testing on them, averages about $800-1500+ per Dog. Lets not forget Progesterone Testings at $88 each, minimum of 4 up to however many you need per breeding, C-Section, starting at $1300 if planned, and $1500+ at the emergency room if that’s available and let’s hope they don’t tell you they will automatically spay your female then you have to find another vet, Inseminations at $375, Ultrasounds at $123, X-rays $130, Semen Collections $275-$500, Storage of semen $140/year, Semen Analysis $85, potentially Semen overnight shipping and so on ($4500+). 10+ Hours of traveling to/from a reputable Repro vet $50-$90 per visit, dog sitter while you’re gone $50-75 a day, and provide Daily Care, Feeding of high quality food & suppliments, & Grooming for 2 years of the potential Stud/Dam, (minimal $350 per month) Oh, don’t forget Monthly heartworm and flea Prevention, Annual Vet Visits and any other additional Vet Visits.
On top of this if you Show - Entries, Equipment, Travel, hotels, food, certificates, etc. Easily $4000-$10000+ year.
And let’s not forget training…if you’re not good at it, hired help is available, starting at $200 per CGC group class, or $50 for private lessons. And you WILL need many lessons. IF you can do it yourself, $100/month in gas money to take your dog places to socialize & desensitize + $40 in training treats.
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I don't have that much money...
BREEDER: For $10,000 you can raise a litter and then keep one of the puppies. Obviously, you will pay the cost of whelping & care.
POTENTIAL OWNER: I can do that.
BREEDER: OK so I have a female due to whelp in 2 weeks. You will need to be available 24/7 around the clock for at least 3 weeks to help with delivery, care ( a million loads of laundry) plus weeks afterwards to monitor mum and puppies. You will need to hire a helper so you can catch 4 hours of sleep a night & a puppy walker to exercise your adult dogs.
POTENTIAL OWNER: Five+ weeks?? it's way too much time for me! I have to work.
BREEDER: Plus You will need to be available for puppy families to call you 24/7 with a worry or concern no matter the age. You MUST also be ready to take back the puppy/dog at any age if the family has a unforseen emergency.
BREEDER: You will also need the reproductive vet to do progesterone testing($88/test ) & C-section($1300-$3300) and initial vet care on pups until old enough to be placed ($800+).
Have on hand a scale, thermometer, latex gloves, puppy pads, incubator, heating lamp, whelping box, puppy pen, blankets, toys, bowls, cleaning supplies, appropriate food with supplements for mothers, formula, medications & hand/tube feeding supplies in case of emergency....
POTENTIAL OWNER: But I don't have all these things!
BREEDER: For $5000+ you can buy them.
POTENTIAL OWNER: Ummm .... You know, I think it might be better if I just buy a Puppy.
BREEDER: Wise decision.
For us, there are No Vacations or Holidays, while you go to visit with family & friends we are home at our dogs side caring for them. It is a no breaks commitment.
THIS IS THE REALITY
When you choose a Reputable Person/Breeder, you aren’t only purchasing the Puppy but also: Knowledge, Support , Experience, Love, Time, Sacrifices, etc...
**Plus the cost of Life Time Support to the Puppy Owners…
These numbers are just the tip of the iceberg (best case scenario!!!) as a Reputable Breeder who takes on this journey full time!
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