Blumedley Smooth Collies
Hume, VIC
Hi, I'm Chris B.
I am a passionate, small-scale breeder with over 40 years of experience in the dog world. While I only breed occasionally, my dedication to the health, temperament, and well-being of my dogs has never wavered. My focus is on quality over quantity, and every litter is thoughtfully planned with love and care. Collies…
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Member since May 2025
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
Puppies raised in the home, with socialisation by enthusiastic 8 and 10 year old granddaughters, brought with fellow dogs and cats
Health
All puppies are bred from dam and sire which have been health checked and DNA tested , eye certificates and MDR1 will be tested I have been going to same vet for 25 years, he will keep a close eye on all babies and available for references
Home environment
Our puppies are born and raised in our family home. Our dogs are our family members and all live and sleep in the house with us. Our dogs live in a weather protected, temperature controlled area. Our puppies are born indoors but also have access to outdoor play and activities. We provide a stimulating environment for…
Included with our puppies
Puppy pack will include starter food, and appropriate starter grooming kit
Health Tests
Core Tests(3/4)
Blumedley Smooth Collies conducts 3 out of 4 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Collie.
CEA
Genetic Test
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), also known as ‘Choroidal Hypoplasia’ (CH), is a genetic disease…
MDR1
Genetic Test
The MDR-1 gene (Multi-drug Resistance Gene 1) is responsible for producing proteins that protect…
PRA
Genetic Test
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration…
Additional Tests
Blumedley Smooth Collies conducts 4 additional tests available for the Collie.
- Genetic Test
This is a disease affecting the spinal cord of older dogs, initially causing wobbliness and eventually hindlimb paralysis. It can affect a wide range of breeds. There is now a DNA test that can indicated if a breeding dog is carrying this disease.
- Genetic Test
This is a genetic disease affecting the skin, muscles and blood vessels. It can occur in various Collie breeds. There is a DNA test available to ensure that breeding dogs will not pass this condition on to their puppies.
- Genetic Test
Also known as Canine Cyclic Neutropaenia, Grey Collie Syndrome is a stem cell disorder causing dangerously low white blood cell counts in affected Collies. It is accompanied by a much lighter coloured coat than usual. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) is a rare genetic condition that causes adverse reactions to anaesthetic drugs. It results in the body rapidly overheating and is sometimes fatal. There is now a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
Transportation options
Blumedley Smooth Collies will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Blumedley Smooth Collies supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
I’m not really a breeder,4 litters in 40 odd years! Only breeding my girl now as I want her progeny as my favourite girl hoping to have her daughter join our family
Why we got involved in breeding
I’ve been involved in obedience training in the past with different breeds Life is short so just following dreams
Our special touch
Our puppies will be well raised indoors, with cats and birds and lots of kids
Credentials
State registration
RB277169
Association
Dogs Victoria (ANKC)
Association number
3000020700
Prefix
BLUMEDLEY
Breeding since
1975
A$2,500