English Cream Golden Retriever puppies. Who could resist?

My friend, Hannah, is raising a litter of English Cream Goldens and was blessed with a litter of 11 puppies. The mama is Shasta and she has an amazing personality. She is laid back, gentle and is wonderful with children of all ages. Shasta lives on a farm with other dogs and a wide variety of livestock. She is active with a good off switch. I have posted pictures of mama, Shasta; daddy, Diego; and also the grandparents of the litter below.

If you are interested in a puppy please contact Hannah at 740-670-1759. You could also send your contact information to HycottageFarmCollies@gmail.com and I will pass it on to Hannah. The puppies will be ready for new homes in mid to late February 2025. There are 7 males, and 4 females.

Please note: These is not a Hycottage Farm Breeding.

Shasta


Sire: Diego


Grand-sire Grand-dam


More to explore about our dogs!

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Our dogs

 Adaptable-Dependable-Collie

Whether spending time relaxing at our feet or trudging through the field with adventurous children, our Scotch Collie, Willow, is an attentive and faithful companion and a nurturing guardian dog.

We invite you to take a look at Our Dogs page to see how we have shared our farmstead with working dogs, companion dogs, foster dogs, and service dogs in training. 


Puppies

 Available puppies and Planned litters

Our philosophy about puppies is to plan a limited number of litters with the best potential for excellent health, train-ability, and temperament.

Go to our Puppies page to get info on the Planned Litter, policies, and planned breedings.

Please click through to learn more about our Puppy Enrichment Schedule and complete a puppy application form so we can find the best puppy match for you. You can also complete a puppy application to be put on the waiting list for a future Hycottage Farm Scotch Collie puppy.


Collie herding cows

Scotch Collies

Preserving History - What is a Scotch Collie?

American Agriculturalist, March 1893 -"Any farmer who keeps a flock of sheep, or any considerable number of other live stock, can have no more useful helper than a well-bred Collie. Such a dog attends strictly to business at all times, and, unlike some other kinds of farm help, never goes on a spree; never leaves work undone to attend a circus, nor strikes for higher wages just before harvest."  

 We are proud to be members of the Old Time Scotch Collie Association and The Scottish Collie Preservation Society.

 
We are a member and recognized breeder with the Scottish Collie Preservation Society.

We are a member and recognized breeder with the Scottish Collie Preservation Society.

Are you ready for a puppy? Do you understand the specific needs of a herding breed? Are you prepared to make a lifetime commitment to a dog?

Click on our Puppy Prep Checklist to find out.

Looking for a puppy? Check out Sundance Scottish Colleys announcement on our Planned Litter Page.

The American Frontier Litter - 2020

The following video is from our 2018 Litter.

Our 2018 litter of 11 Scotch Collie puppies was conditioned to sit quietly for a treat. We accomplished this by rewarding the desired behavior with treats, eye contact, and petting but we stepped back and looked away from a puppy when it was jumping, barking, or mouthing to seek attention.

Puppy Enrichment and Puppy Culture

 

When puppies arrive, everyone wants to be involved! Puppies require many hours of care and attention, but the rewards are so great. The first few weeks of puppyhood are filled with opportunities for early neurological stimulation, desensitization, socialization, and establishing training foundations.   Click through to our puppy enrichment page to read about our puppy socialization methods. Learn about the time and effort we invest in each puppy to give them the best start to becoming a confident, biddable, family collie. You can also complete a Puppy Application Form so you can be added to the waiting list for your very own Scotch Collie puppy. 

Go to our Puppies Page and Current litter and Planned Litter for more info and pictures. 

 

 

Hycottage Farm Photo Gallery of Collies

A HUGE thank you to our puppy families for sending me updated pictures of their Hycottage Farm Collies! Our puppy families have become wonderful ambassadors for the breed. This gallery is just a glimpse of our collies thriving with their families. If you click on a picture it will enlarge the gallery and you can swipe/click through the photos.


You can find individual puppy galleries from birth to 2022 In the Gallery of previous litters. then click through each litter’s page listed by year in the menu.

Penny and her best buddy.

Penny is from Willow and Cody’s 2021 litter. She is such a sweet girl and has impressed us with her talents and devotion to her family.

Just thought you would want to know that last night ‘Penny’ did something she’s never done before. She alerted us to our son struggling to breathe in his bedroom. She was laying out in the living room with us and my son has had some nasal congestion which always makes it hard for him to sleep with it draining down his throat. Sometimes he’ll wake up kind of choking on it. He did that last night and all of a sudden, Penny gets up and runs to his room and then comes running back to us whining and indicating we need to follow her. I saw her go to my son’s room so I knew what she was trying to tell us, that he needed our help. Because of her we were able to get to my son quickly. She was very clearly indicating something was wrong with my son. After that she kept a close eye on his bedroom in case he needed us again.
We were so proud of her and gave her a special treat. I thought you’d appreciate hearing about her little Lassie moment.
— Hycottage Farm Puppy family - K.B.

Timber, now Axel, is enjoying life in Michigan with his family and His buddy, Violet, a nine year old Malinois.

Axel

Axel

Jeffyn Peterson - “In June of 2018, we were fortunate to discover Willow’s litter of Scotch Collie puppies. That discovery began an adventure that had a wonderful beginning with the Davis family and that continues to be a positive and enriching experience every day.

We adopted Timber, now Axel, puppy number one. I credit Becky Davis and her outstanding family team with our unqualified success in assimilating Axel into our family. From the very beginning, Becky was sensitive to our particular circumstances, especially the need to have our new fellow “fit” with our older female dog, Violet, who is known to be somewhat unsocial. Becky listened carefully to our concerns and requirements. Most remarkable, however, is Becky’s ability to assess her puppy’s personalities and attributes. She was able to recommend a puppy from her litter who is a perfect companion in every way to Violet, a feat that required a great deal of thought and a thorough knowledge of every male puppy in the litter.….” READ MORE


Forester is now Finley and is enjoying life with his family in California.

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Hi Becky,

     Finley is now almost six months old and I wanted to let you know how thankful we are to have him.  From the very beginning of the puppy process to the time we picked Finley up at 10 weeks old you were the epitome of a caring, communicative caretaker!  You nurtured the puppies so lovingly and  gave them the very best start in life possible. We are so grateful to you and your family!  

      When my husband and I picked Finley up, we picked up a puppy who had been loved dearly and extremely well cared for.  It was a bonus that he was also housebroken!  When Finley goes out and about, he is always the object of admiration of others because he is such a beautiful, friendly dog.  I will add intelligent and loyal to his attributes too.  There are many times that my husband and I express our delight in how well-behaved he is.  In many ways, he has the maturity of a much older dog.  So, Becky (and family) please accept our sincere gratitude for providing us with such a joy in our lives.

Thank you!

Mary Beth and Pat



Cypress is now Finch and living with his family and buddies on the East Coast.

Finch

Finch

K.M. You should definitely feel proud of these puppies. People comment on how smart, self-possessed and calm Finch is. And I know so much of that comes from the good start you gave him. - We think he’s the most handsome, classic and all-American dog ever.


Find more accounts from our Hycottage Farm Puppy families here.

It's a good dog's life

 

We consider it a beautiful blessing to live in the country, with room for our children to run and explore, on enough land to share with animals. Our dogs are part of the family and mingle with the menagerie of creatures that call our farmstead home. Our dogs have filled many roles over the years. They are play companions, reassurance for a crying child, an alert to danger (real or perceived), 4-H projects, service projects, and a tutor for the meaning of commitment. Sharing life with our dogs has granted our children many lessons about kindness, friendship, and helping others. 

Scotch Collies are at the heart of our farmstead. I, Becky, shared my childhood with three wonderful Scotch Collies. When I discovered there were individuals working to preserve these kind-hearted, working collie lines I was so thankful my children could also experience country life with an intuitive, intelligent canine at their side. We invite you to explore our pages and get to know us and our dogs a little better. 

Hycottage Farm's Willow

Our Scotch Collies

Hycottage Farm's Willow, Reg. OTSC/SCPS- Willow is everything we could ask for in a family farm collie. She is attentive, loving, and agile. She has spunk when she needs it yet relaxes easily. She is gentle with children and knows how to regulate her activity level. She announces the presence of visitors, then greets them with a lick and a wag. She has a guardian spirit for her family and animals. In other words, she embodies the Scotch Collie temperament. Click here to learn more about Willow and upcoming litters. 

Scotch Collies form a strong attachment bond with their people. Their desire is to be with you, to please you, and join in whatever activity is going on at the moment. Our experience is that they are an even tempered dog.  Our Scotch Collies have had a moderate energy level that is pushed into high gear when necessary and quickly regulated when the action is over. We believe that Scotch Collies make great family dogs. 


You can also find more information about our Retired Service Dog Mommas and about our Volunteer Work with our Service Dogs in Training Fosters on Our Dogs page. 

Kiza and Nika, retired Service Dog Mommas

Kiza and Nika, retired Service Dog Mommas

Hue in training at the library.

Hue in training at the library.

My brother and I with our first collie.

Childhood Collies

Laddie was a huggable, gentle, beautiful sable. Who wouldn't be smitten? Collies have had my heart from childhood. Click through to see the Collies that fueled our passion to preserve Scotch Collies for generations to come. 

Most of my childhood days were spent outside and usually exploring the woods around our home. Our collies went everywhere with us. They loved to play fetch, tag, chase wild rabbits and squirrels, and play in the snow by dragging the sled rope with their teeth, even with us on the sled!  Our collies were truly our best friends, the kind of dog and playmate every child dreams of. 

 

 

Cody was always curious about my bunnies.

Cody was always curious about my bunnies.

Cody, male from Ginger's second litter.

Cody, male from Ginger's second litter.

Cody pulling me around on the sled.

Cody pulling me around on the sled.

Hycottage Farmstead is always buzzing with activity.

 

Whether we are waiting for chicks to hatch, milking, feeding goats, or checking new baby bunnies, there is always something to keep us busy. Farming offers so many learning opportunities. Each project builds on another and adds to our encyclopedia of experience. Scroll through to see a little more about life on the farmstead.

 

 
Eggs hatching, chicks brooding, hens laying, roosters crowing, we have had many chicken projects on the farm.

Eggs hatching, chicks brooding, hens laying, roosters crowing, we have had many chicken projects on the farm.

Willow hunting for voles and mice.

Willow hunting for voles and mice.

Willow keeping Oliver and Molly together.

Willow keeping Oliver and Molly together.

Barron after an evening rain.

Barron after an evening rain.

Willow and Nika

Willow and Nika

Oliver

Oliver

Meadow Fratillary in our field.

Meadow Fratillary in our field.

Willow, always smiling.

Willow, always smiling.

The field is always full of butterflies. Black Swallowtail.

The field is always full of butterflies. Black Swallowtail.

If you are considering submitting an application it is helpful if you email us to check the availability on our waitlist.

CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER: If you do not hear back from us, check your junk mail file. For some reason our messages can end up there. We are also very busy when we have a litter so it may take a few days for us to get back to you.

Call, text or email. We would love to hear from you.

Hycottage Farm Collies : 740-398-5649

Becky@hycottagefarmcollies.com or use the submission form below.

Scotch Collie, Scottish Collie, Old Time Scotch Collie, Rough Collie:

What is the difference? 

The distinction we have seen between Rough Collies and Scotch Collies is their temperament and the intensity of their working instincts and drives. We have experience with both types of Collie. There are also differences between the two in appearance. There are other traits that are unique to the Scotch Collie and many people interested in preserving these working dogs have researched and recorded their findings about the history of this remarkable breed. We encourage you to explore the links and resources to learn more about what makes Scotch Collies so special. Also, click through to our About Scotch Collie Page. 

Below are some paintings from the late 1800s-early 1900s of Scotch Collies. We think Hycottage Farm's Willow is a strong resemblance to those same beautiful Scotch Collie traits. 

Hycottage Farm's Willow - Registered Old Time Scotch Collie

Hycottage Farm's Willow - Registered Old Time Scotch Collie

Collies in a Highland Landscape - Wright Barker

Collies in a Highland Landscape - Wright Barker

Hycottage Farm’s Lincoln (Watston)

The Highland Hearth - Walter Hunt 1903

The Highland Hearth - Walter Hunt 1903

Willow at the Mohican River

Willow at the Mohican River