Here at Lost Acres Collies we are a Christian family who has raised top quality AKC rough and smooth collies since 2011 and always strive to raise best quality collies for the betterment of the breed. Our collies are bred from champion bloodlines
At Lost Acres Collies we treat everybody as fairly as possible. If we don’t have the perfect puppy for you, please let us know how we can find just the right one for you amongst our collie friends circle. Your first vet office visit will be paid for by AKC, plus your puppy will be coming with 30 days of Trupanion Health Insurance. This must be activated day before day of or comes home. This is so you can concentrate on your new puppy and we will take care of all the paperwork for you. Puppies are sold with pet AKC registration and have a spay/neuter agreement unless otherwise agreed upon.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHY DO WE BREED COLLIES?
We LOVE Collies. Their temperament fits with our lifestyle and family so well. We love that they have such wonderful personalities. We breed them working always to clean lines of anomalies like CEA, MDR1, and more. It is our goal to always work to improve the health and longevity of the Collie. We hand select pair for each breeding, always considering temperament, health, structure, abilities, and more.
Our lives revolve around our Collies. Yes we live with them in their home, and they are loved, cared for, and happy.
WHAT DO WE TEST FOR
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
Choroidal Hypoplasia (CH)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Hyperuricosuria (HUU)
Recurrent Inflammatory Pulmonary Disease (RIPD)
Cyclic Neutropenia (CN) (Gray Collie Syndrome)
Multidrug Resistance 1 (MDR1)
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
Von Willebrand Disease II (VWDII)
and more...
All our breeding dogs are tested or we know by parentage testing what their results, and we can provide you this information upon request. Our goal is to always make improvement. So if a Collie carries an anomaly like CEA for example, we breed to a Non-carrier. This applies to all anomalies. We work to improve health, and keep the wonderful expression and structure of our Collies.
DO WE HAVE A WAITING LIST?
We do. Depending on what you're looking for, our waiting list can take from 6 months to 2 years to get your preferences.
We look forward to each of our litters arriving and the varieties in color, pattern, and personalities. Temperament is solid in every puppy and they have that wonderful collie demeanor.
DO YOU HAVE A CONTRACT FOR YOUR PUPPIES?
We do! Here is a copy of our contract which you will initial and sign when completing our application.
LOST ACRES Contract Agreement
1) The Buyer agrees to provide a lifelong commitment, comfortable environment, prompt medical attention, proper grooming and responsible care. This includes keeping this puppy/dog parasite free and up to date with vaccinations, proper nutrition, which consists of a good quality feed given at regular intervals, and fresh water available at all times. The Buyer promises to provide a safe environment for the dog, and never allow the dog to roam freely without proper fencing or supervision. The Breeder recommends that the puppy/dog be microchipped or tattooed in order to facilitate his return if lost or stolen. Training classes are recommended for a happy relationship between the collie and family.
2) The Breeder guarantees this puppy to be of sound health and temperament at the time of this sale. Should puppy/dog be determined to be in ill health, the cause of which is clearly attributable to the Breeder, the dog may, upon signed written diagnosis from agreed upon veterinarian, be returned for replacement puppy. Coccidiosis is treated for as a preventative measure, and not covered in any warranty as it can be caused by stress of travel and more. Guardia is also treated as a preventative in our strict 2,4,6,8 week preventative schedule. The Breeder will assume NO responsibility if this puppy/dog is given Ivermectin, Imodium or any of the MDR1 collie-sensitive drugs and suffers an adverse reaction. No other guarantees are given. Lost Acres gives a 1 year guarantee free of genetic diseases parents are tested for on the puppy. Both Parents have both been DNA tested as part of our due diligence as a breeder." Buyer agrees to have the puppy examined by their own veterinarian within 72 hours of possession of the puppy, and to inform the seller immediately of any health problems that may be detected. This time period is to validate health guarantee. (see more details below")
3) The Breeder is selling this puppy with Limited Registration, (unless otherwise agreed upon between breeder and buyer and in writing) and All Limited rights. It is recommended the dog be spayed or neutered at the recommended appropriate age of 18 mo to 2 yrs as this is determined to be a safer time to alter your puppy. The Buyer will be responsible for all costs incurred for this. IF breeding rights have been agreed upon and granted by breeder to buyer, (buyer agree to sell only pets/companion puppies sired or given birth by this collie, and NO offspring from this collie will be offered for sale, given, or traded to anyone with full registration/ show/ breeding rights. This is to protect our puppies and lineage.
3b) If you breed this collie without rights to do so you must contact us and pay the difference for breeding rights on this collie. Total purchase price of $2,000. Responsible breeding only to continue the health of the collie breed. If sold for breeding and within 7 years she or he does produce (need to have Vet proof and speak with Vet) it is considered a pet we will sell another one at pet price with full rights. SELLER WARRANTY TO BUYER *We guarantee collie to be normal eyed (Clear or Carrier). This puppy will be Normal Eyed (Clear or Carrier) for CEA, Clear for PRA, CN, HUU, VWDII. & DM. MDR1 will be n/n or n/m. Most parents are 3 generations back and DNA tested parents are free from CEA & PRA for eye, are clear on CN, HUU, VWDII, & DM which means they will never suffer from Degenerative Myelopathy". *This warranty also guarantees for a period of Five years from date of birth, We provide, collie in good condition and is free of any hereditary or congenital defects considered to be life threatening or unsuitable for pets. Should the buyer decide to return the dog due to health reasons, the seller has the right to have an independent veterinarian provide a second opinion on the diagnosis. Puppy is sold to you as is. At no time is the seller responsible for any veterinary bills after the dog is purchased. If said puppy is proven defective, a replacement puppy will be provided. In the event of death, an necropsy must be performed at the owner's expense to determine the exact cause of death. Transportation of the puppy for delivery or return, is the responsibility and expense of the buyer. This guarantee does not include, accidents, injuries, shipping costs or illnesses, shots, vet, etc.. or over vaccinations. We recommend no spray/neuter UNDER 18 Months if preventable. No amount of ivermectin is considered a 'safe amount' for a herding breed dog.
4) If at any time the Buyer can no longer retain possession of this dog, the Breeder is to be notified and given the first option of resuming full ownership of dog in order for the Breeder to locate this dog a new home. As the breeder, our dogs are welcome back at any time, no questions asked. Refunds, IF ANY, will be at the discretion of the Breeder, and will not be accounted for until the dog is placed with a new qualified family. The dog will be returned with all AKC papers and medical records and expense of return shall be covered by Buyer. Should any circumstances arise that affect the quality of life of this dog, the breeder/seller is to be informed so that they may participate in determining the future of the dog. The Breeder reserves the right to approve/prohibit any transfer of this animal to a third party. Under no circumstances will this dog be sold as pet or breeding dog, leased as a pet or breeding dog, traded or given away to any pet shop, research laboratory, animal shelter, rescue, or similar facility.
5) The Buyer agrees to contact the Breeder immediately if any questions or concerns arise about the dog, such as housing, diet, health or training. The buyer agrees to keep the seller informed of any treatment as it occurs. This provides the Breeder with an opportunity to follow up on puppies and gives us important feedback and information on the health or our dogs for future generations.
6) Registration Transfer paperwork will be provided to the buyer upon completion of sale. It is understood at the time of sale that this puppy is being sold as a Companion dog (unless otherwise agreed upon between breeder and buyer) and it is an outstanding representative of its breed. It is structurally and temperamentally suited as a Collie should be. From our experience, Training classes are strongly recommended for a happy relationship between the dog and the new owner.
7) THIS DOG SHOULD NEVER BE FOUND IN A FIGHTING RING, WE WILL PRESS CHARGES Owner agrees that this dog will Never be used in violation of any local, state, or federal laws, or in any manner, which would be detrimental to the health, safety, or well being of the dog or public. The new owner is responsible for all financial and legal issues from the time of this contract. We do not in any way warrant or guarantee the actions or behavior of the dog once it leaves, unless noted. Call us and will try to help Arrangements will be made to return the dog **NOTE** If, at any time we find the conditions that the dog is living in, inhumane, we have the right to remove and repossess ownership of the dog. The owner must then transfer over all Registration, and pertaining paperwork relating to the dog. Other things, failing to seek medical attention when the dog is ill. NO refunds shall be given.
The preceding paragraphs contain conditions established to ensure the wellbeing of the dog, but also to uphold and maintain the reputation of quality that Lost Acres has established. The Buyer’s agreements will continue for the dog’s life and the Breeder will have the right to enforce the agreements.
Any other Comments, Questions, or Concerns?
IS THERE A HEALTH GUARANTEE?
We do! We provide a 1 year Genetic Health Guarantee on all the things we test for in our Collie dogs.
OUR RETURN POLICY
Our policy states that if for any reason you are ever unable to keep your collie, we will welcome them back, no questions asked. No refunds will be given. No judgement will be cast
