Goldleaf Collies
Goldleaf Collies - WOW My Experience

When you go to www.goldleafcollies.com you will see what appears to be the most informative website where you will find the prettiest collies and speak to the breeder. You will think you have come across the most credible and knowledge breeder that ever existed. When you go there you will see a clean facility for the dogs and think to yourself, “Wow, Goldleaf must be a responsible and a quality breeder.” Unfortunately, you need to think twice when it comes to Goldleaf collies.

I purchased a pup from Gerry at Goldleaf Collies in October whose parents are Scout and Song of my Heart aka Reba.By March our little guy (who we love and adore) was diagnosed with severe bi-lateral hip dysplasia. I immediately contacted the breeder (Gerry) to inform her and was told that she had no knowledge of a history of dysplasia in her litters. We do not want to return our puppy, nor do we do want our money back; we only want the breeder to do the responsible thing for the sake of the collie breed, which she sells without any restrictions (so who knows how far this will travel).

Goldleaf Collies has continued to breed Scout many times with other females and yet again Reba and Scout had another litter. When I found out about the hip dysplasia I was told Reba was expecting; yet will full knowledge of our pup (sired by Reba & Scout) Goldleaf Collies sold all the pups in the new litter as though they are healthy, which I sincerely hope they are. Our collie from Goldleaf has undergone an FHO and is having difficulty developing muscle. Now, almost 6 months later there is still no word as to who the carrier is. I contacted Goldleaf Collies again only to find out another pup from my collie’s litter is being euthanized because of a muscle defect. Could this be why my guy can’t develop the muscle on the FHO side. My fellow has been in rehab for 5 months and we have thrown everything at this to help him. But, even when asked only for information the breeder has NEVER advised me of who the carrier is!!! Yet she continues to breed these pups knowing full well that there is a problem! I thought I was dealing with a reputable breeder who was knowledgeable and had a true love for her animals. Sadly all I can do is walk away from my experience broken hearted with a pup so severely afflicted with the bi-lateral hip dysplasia and possibly a muscle issue that impedes his recovery. The surgical leg so weak they can’t even approach repairing the other side.

Don’t be fooled by the illusion you found a quality breeder. For me dealing with Goldleaf Collies has only represented negligence in the breeding of the dogs and clearly once the sale is made this breeder is done with you. I would never recommend this breeder to anyone no matter how lovely a web-page she has or the illusion of quality.

Company: Goldleaf Collies
Country: USA

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