Scotch Collie Puppies

Scotch Collie Puppies For Sale

If you are looking to acquire a Scotch Collie puppy please remember that they are still a rare and endangered breed and as such there may not always be a suitable dog available for purchase. Many times buyers either have to wait several months for a litter to be available in their part of the country to pay to have a dog shipped from the other side of the country. Here are a few sources for Scotch Collie or farm collie puppies.

Adult Female For Sale

Heritage Delightful Delilah, 4.5 years old, intact but likely unable to conceive. Has been a wonderful family pet but changes in our life mean we must rehome her at this time. We are located in Tucson but can deliver her to southern California. Born 10/5/2019. Sire: Silver Dollar Georgie Porgie, Dam: Heritage Cecily Cardew, Delilah’s pedigree

Call 520-743-6443

Currently Available Puppies

Other good resources to check for pups include…

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Scotch Collie puppies, like most puppies, are cute and a lot of fun, but getting a new dog is a big decision that should not be made frivolously. The information on this page will help you to know what to expect with a Scotch Collie puppy and give you the tools to make an educated decision about bringing a new farm collie puppy into your home.

Scotch Collie temperament 

Scotch Collies are extremely people oriented so the best behavior will be achieved when you can spend a great deal of time with your puppy. On the other hand you will see the worst possible behavior happened when they are separated from their people for long periods of time. Which is why I often recommend end a farm collie puppy to families where someone is frequently around the house during the day. Homeschool families or work from home households have been especially successful in raising Scotch Collie puppies. 

Some Scotch Collies can be particularly defensive of the home, barking at and distrustful of strangers, this behavior may not be observable in Scotch Collie puppies but tends to manifest itself as the dog approaches maturity.
Because they are so human oriented most Scotch Collies like to stay close to their families so generally won’t roam far. Preferring to be at your side or under your feet.

Some Scotch Collies are quite sensitive, requiring a gentle hand. J. Richard McDuffie had this to say about the breed “A harsh word can be as destructive as a clubbing, oftentimes. People who are loud and boisterous seldom have much success”. 

Your results may vary, talk at length to any breeder of farm collie puppies you are considering about the temperament of the parents before you make a decision.

a scotch collie puppy

Normal Scotch Collie puppy behavior 

Puppies are a handful and Scotch Collie puppies are no exception. You should expect to have items chewed up and to have accidents on the floor. A farm collie puppy will begin to mature and will be sexually mature at around one year of age. However full emotional maturity can take until two years of age. I have talked to many owners who, frustrated by puppy-like behavior in a one year old Scotch Collie get the dog fixed, assured that this is not the dog they would ever choose to breed. Then some time later when the dog fully matures, they say that this is the best dog they have ever had and that they wish they could breed a litter from this amazing dog. The point is that you will need to be patient, your Scotch Collie puppy will take at least two years to become the best dog you ever had, maybe even longer.

Shots, illnesses and precautions 

A new farm collie puppy needs to have shots, it may already have some when you get it from the breeder or it may not, ask the breeder to know what shots your puppy has had. Plan on taking your new puppy to the vet for a checkup and shots as soon as possible, you will then be able to ensure that you have received a healthy puppy and you can see what vaccinations and other treatments your vet recommends. 

Scotch Collie puppies do not have many serious health complications to watch out for but there are a few, listed below are the main illnesses that can be a problem and the necessary precautions.

  • Collie eye anomaly is a genetic disease which is extremely rare in the Old-Time Scotch Collie breed. It can only effect a dog’s vision if both parents are carriers of the gene. A DNA test can check for the offending gene. 
  • MDR1 is another genetic disease that is fairly common in Scotch Collie puppies. This malady renders the dog more sensitive to the negative effects of certain medications including ivermectin, a popular de-worming treatment. Vets have alternative medications they can use for MDR1 effected dogs. A DNA test can check for this issue. 
  • Hip dysplasia is a rare disorder among Scotch Collies that can affect the dog’s mobility, making it harder or painful to get around. The tests for hip dysplasia can be hard on a dog and carry a degree of controversy. This issue can be inherited but can also arise from injuries. It is best to do your due diligence on any puppy you are considering, meeting both parents if possible and getting answers about family health issues.

If you are considering getting your dog DNA tested we recommend and use Embark, you can purchase the kit for that test by following this link.

a farm collie and her puppies

Selecting the right puppy

Decisions, decisions, decisions! After some searching around you will no doubt find farm collie puppies for sale in a wide range of colors, personality and types. Because they are a landrace breed (check out this article I wrote about what that means) Scotch Collies are genetically diverse. First of all you should have some idea of what you would like in a dog, some suitable questions might be;

Do I want a dog that will…

  • Bark at strangers
  • Be active
  • Lay about
  • Make friends easily
  • Be sensitive to human needs and emotions
  • Go hunting with me
  • Herd livestock
  • Live in the city
  • Live on acreage 
  • Get along with other animals

Ask questions of the farm collie puppy breeder you are considering, if possible go meet the breeder and see their dogs on their home turf. If the breeder lives in another part of the country perhaps they can send video of their dog so you can get a better idea about the behavior and temperament of the parents.

a litter of scotch collie puppies

Your puppy will probably grow up to be similar to the parents so asking good questions and getting to know about both the sire and dam will help you to know the type of dog you are getting and what you should expect as your puppy matures. Doing your homework, asking lots of questions and thinking hard before will help to make sure that this Scotch Collie puppy is getting a forever home.

Farm Collie Puppy Registration

If you want to make sure your puppy is registered as a Scotch Collie you should ensure that both parents are registered with the Old-Time Scotch Collie Association, that is the only club maintaining bloodlines of the real Scotch Collies as true as possible to the old dogs. You can check a dog’s registration status with the OTSCA by going to this link.

Where to find Scotch Collie puppies

Below are the best places on the internet to find good Scotch Collie puppies.

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34 Comments

  2. I am starting the search for a mate for my Lassie/ Heritage Romana. Probably fall of 2014. I want to linebreed into her old Allison lines. Suggestions anyone? I’m in mid missouri and can drive a state or two. Jane myers

  3. I have been looking for these dogs for years and know one new what I was talking about. I grew up with rough collie/ australian shepherd mix dogs and I am not sure if these would be considered scotch or farm collies but they are great on the farm. Please let me know if anyone knows of any puppies aval.

  4. I Have always had collies. My husband died 11 yrs, ago and I had to give my tri-color to my daughter. I really want a collie that looks like Lassie. When my son was little he didn’t sleep very well. I would get him up and rock him, my dog Misty would set there and talk to me like she wanted to help. I loved her so much and she was stolen. Please let me know when you have a litter. 937-592-0757. Bellefontaine, OH.

  5. We have had several dogs that were called farm shepherds. they are hard to find! I love them, I have a 14 year old female and when she goes, I would like another. Always looking!

  6. Looking for old time scotch collie pup, or old time farm shepherd, or treeing farm shepherd.

    Any help at all in would be very much appreciated.

    Thank you,

    Roger Grant

  7. I have always loved collies – rough, scotch, border. My great uncles had farms where there was always a collie of some sort. I am interested in getting another collie. No pedigree is necessary. I just want one or two to cuddle up with, throw a tennis ball to, and go for long walk. I know that lots of folks don’t want the runt of the litter but they would be welcome. Also, I am partial to the “lassies” of the breed.

  8. Hi, I put my name on the waiting list. I am looking for a male and female pup. I would like to raise this beautiful breed to preserve them. I have a working sheep and pastured pig farm. I have had collies before and I absolutely love them!!! I look forward to hearing from anyone that has a litter and of course more than one person as I want to breed them. I live in MN but arrangements can be made!!! Thank you!!

  9. Jane Myers, please don’t linebreed any animal. Linebreeding emphasizes the bad, unhealthy characteristics. There is a reason women don’t marry our brothers or fathers! Plus, genetic diversity is important in restoring a breed that has so little genetic material left. It is line breeding that has ruined most of the major dog breeds out there, and riddled them with cancers, hip problems, vision anomalies, etc. Line breeding should be illegal. ( Linebreeding led the royal families of Europe to have problems with hemophilia – a textbook case!)

  10. First time at this site, my first dog Buster I now realize was an old time Scotch Collie! If we ever get some land*, I will work to breed them. They are too great a dog to lose.

    * I am located in a city which only allows 2 dogs per property; unfortunately, my son’s dog is here until he moves out.

  12. I am near Toronto ontario and have been looking for two years for an english shepherd / farm collie type dog I really like the fuller eyes, blocky head and relaxed ears of these shepherd / collies. I have read that they are great all purpose farm dogs for large and small animals and learn who and what is supposed to be on your property and where. I hope I can find a tricolour but that is secondary to finding a good sound dog.

  13. I’m looking for a white Old Time Scotch Collie. We are retiring to our 123 acre century farm next spring and are looking forward to training a new puppy. I’ve never had a dog that wasn’t a collie of some sort. They are remarkable dogs.

  14. How does one go about getting a litter listed on this site. I have a litter of seven pups in California born the end of March 2017. Thank you.

  15. My dog, a Canaan, a great and smart companion of 15 years recently passed. I’m now looking for a new dog. I love the looks and temperament of the Scotch Collie and would be interested in purchasing a puppy in the near future. Any information on the breed or availability would be much appreciated.

  16. I have a lot of pictures of my childhood dog, which I’m pretty sure was a scotch collie. Greatest dog ever. We named him Tony. Let me know where I can send the pictures.

  22. My grandfather in North Mississippi raised dogs that looked like this he just called Shepards. Many were magaony with white. He said they were old fashioned collies and were very smart. Of course this was over 50 years ago. I would love to have one for my grandchildren.

  24. Hi, I’m interested in an old fashioned collie. After reading “lad a dog” as a kid many moons ago and watching Lassie come home, I love the breed. They seem smart and trainable like my papichi now .
    Thank you, Robin Hunter Seefahrt

  25. Maybe $600 – $800 but it depends a lot on the breeder and other factors. You may also need to factor in shipping if one isn’t near you.

  29. Hi Elizabeth. I don’t sell puppies here, you will need to contact a breeder directly. Also the name is “Scotch Collie” please, all Collie dogs are Scottish so that name has no meaning.

  33. I have a female Scottish collie looking for male to breed with her in the southwestern Ontario Canada

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