About
Arabella Collies

"Arabella" is a name with many meanings. Some of which are beautiful, graceful, loving, and loveable. I believe that collies exemplify all of these traits, so "Arabella Collies" felt like an appropriate name for my breeding program.

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I got my first collie in 2015 when I was looking for a service dog prospect. This journey led me to Zandria Kennels, who entrusted me with a beautiful blue merle smooth girl, May, who was simply born for the role. When I took her home, I agreed to see if she could do well in the show ring. May finished her championship and then grand championship in short order, and together, we co-bred two litters from her. I kept a daughter from that first litter, and began to explore what it meant for me to have my own breeding program. 

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I have been dedicated to learning everything I can about collies and dog breeding. It is more than a passion for me, it is my life. Nothing brings me more joy than bringing dogs into this world and then seeing the love they share with their owners. With this in mind, I really prioritize the importance of health and temperament in my dogs while also striving to uphold the breed standard. All of my dogs are CHIC certified before breeding and are health tested above and beyond current breed recommendations. I focus mainly on competing in AKC conformation with my dogs, but dabble in other sports and venues. I have also produced dogs who have gone on to be active in a multitude of sports and service work. 

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Arabella Collies is a proud member of the Collie Club of America, Collie Health Foundation, and an AKC Breeder of Merit. We are located in the San Juan Islands of Washington State.