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Health Tested. Honestly Disclosed. Responsibly Bred. Goedehoop's Rough Collies are bred for temperament, health & soundness.

Every breeding pair is DNA tested for CEA, MDR1 & PRA before any litter is planned with proof, not just promises.

01/11/2026

And then there was one...

The last girl from the Born of the Highlands litter and she has plenty of love to give. 🐾

She is quietly confident in herself, with that soft, gentle expression Rough Collies are known for. She is also a true cuddle bug. She loves being right in the middle of her people, and if she can grab the chance to climb onto your lap, she will. Wherever you go, she is happy to follow, so expect your very own little shadow. 🚶‍♀️

And when she doesn’t get her way? She lets you know, loudly and clearly. 😄

If a devoted, cuddly companion sounds like your kind of girl, please send us an email to request an application form.

[email protected]

30/10/2026

Our "Born of Golden Sands" litter of has officially reached the 7-week milestone! 🐾

In just two weeks, these beautiful babies will be heading off to their new homes, and the excitement is simply infectious. Their future families have already been sharing photos of cosy new beds, special toys, and even videos of the gardens, pathways, and adventures waiting to be explored.

These little adventurers will soon be spreading out across South Africa:
🏡 One puppy is heading to Bloemfontein
🌊 One puppy is off to beautiful Sedgefield
❤️ One puppy will be calling East London home
🏔️ Two puppies will be staying in the Cape Town area

✨ We currently have 2 Tri-colour girls available from this exceptional litter.

If you would like to be considered for one of these beautiful girls, please email us at [email protected] to request an application form.

🐶💕 We can't wait to watch these little ones begin the next chapter of their journey.

30/10/2026

Your Dog’s Gums Can Reveal Their Health 🐶🦷

Your dog’s gums can sometimes show important warning signs before you realize something is wrong. 🐾❤️

Natural gum pigmentation and lighting can affect appearance, so color alone cannot diagnose a condition. A sudden abnormal change especially with weakness, collapse, difficulty breathing, or unusual behavior needs veterinary attention.

28/10/2026

A question on our announcement post yesterday is a good reminder that responsible breeding means waiting until a dog is fully mature and health tested, and if a breeder can’t meet that basic standard, look for another breeder, because the puppies and the families who take them home deserve nothing less. 🐾

27/10/2026

Exciting news from Goedehoop Rough Collies! 🎄

We have been keeping a little secret, and we are so happy to share it finally. A very special litter is on the way in a land far, far away, and we officially reserved a Sable male to join our kennel and home in South Africa. The mating has just taken place, with puppies due around Christmas 2026.

The breeder is one of the best known in the international Rough Collie world. She has been breeding for 28 years with one clear aim: type, health and temperament in the same dog. Her dogs have earned champion titles in the show ring, and her breeding programme has drawn on some of the finest bloodlines in Europe, the UK and Australia. Both parents of this litter come from champion bloodlines, and that depth shows up generation after generation in her pedigrees (trust me, the list is long!!!)

We chose her because we want to build our kennel on proven foundations. Her dogs are consistent in type, sound in health and lovely in temperament, and that is exactly what we want to bring to South Africa. Importing from the other side of the world is a big commitment, and for us she was the right breeder to trust with it.

Nothing is certain until the puppies arrive and grow, but we are hopeful and so excited about what this could mean for our breeding programme and providing families with pure Rough Collie bloodlines, health tested and show ring qualities!

We will share more as the weeks go by. Please keep those thumbs crossed with us! 🤞🐾

26/10/2026

A wonderful family who has reserved a male Sable puppy from our "Born of Golden Sands" litter sent me two photographs today. They are black and white, creased at the edges.

In the first, taken in 1963, a little boy named Ben Loots sits beside a young Rough Collie sitting proudly on a garden table (his throne). The dog is about three years old. In the second, from 1968, the same dog lies on the lawn, now eight, his coat settled and his eyes gentle.

His name was "Oubaas".

More than fifty years later, that name still carries weight. It sits in her family's memory....next to the garden, thae brick steps and the afternoons Ben spent beside him.

That is what this breed does. A Rough Collie does not simply live in your home. He becomes part of your childhood, and he stays there. Ask anyone who grew up with one and they will tell you his name, the colour of his coat, and exactly where he lay in the sun.

These dogs were once a familiar sight in South African gardens. Today they are scarce. Responsible Rough Collie litters are few, and every puppy placed in the right home matters to those of us who love the breed.

So, this one means a great deal to me.

In just under 3 weeks, "Oubaas" the second, will board a flight to Bloemfontein and begin a new story with a family who has carried a Rough Collie in their hearts for over half a century. The garden will be different, but the love is the same one that was there in 1963.

Some breeds are admired.

Rough Collies are remembered.

25/10/2026

And then there were 3....

Only 3 gorgeous girls remain open for reservation. They are currently 6 weeks old.

Our girls go to their new homes at 9 weeks, and every family receives one month's puppy insurance at no cost, along with our puppy-raising manual.

If you’d love to be considered, please send us an email to request an application form.

We match the right home first and look at everything else second.

22/10/2026

Clean bill of health for every pup 💛

All the puppies have been to the vet for their health checks (not vaccinations as 6 weeks is too early), and every single one came back with a 100% clean bill of health. Our trusted vets (Goedehoops’ appointed canine fertility specialist, Dr. Rachel Shuttleworth at Cape Animal Fertility Clinic & Cape Companions) are very impressed with our litters, and I’m so proud of the pups and their parents.

I get asked why health testing matters so much, so here’s the honest answer. A cute puppy tells you nothing about what’s hiding in their genes. Health testing is how a breeder stacks the odds in the puppies’ favour, and how families avoid heartbreak (and big vet bills) years down the line. It’s the least glamorous part of breeding, and the most important.

What we test and check in our Rough Collies:

🐾 Parents, before any pairing: DNA tests for Collie Eye Anomaly, MDR1 (the drug sensitivity gene that affects many herding breeds) and PRA, an inherited eye disease that causes blindness.

🐾 Puppies, before they leave: a full vet exam covering heart and lungs, eyes, ears, skin and coat, bite, joints, and any signs of hernias.

🐾 Last stop at 9 weeks: vaccinations, 3rd deworming cycle and microchipping are all done at this stage too.

Knowing a puppy’s MDR1 status matters more than most people realise. A dog carrying the gene can react badly to common drugs, so your vet needs to know before anything is prescribed.

Health testing never offers a lifetime guarantee, but it removes the avoidable risks, and it’s a promise I make to every family who trusts me with one of my puppies.

If you have questions about what we test or why, ask away. I love talking about this. 🤍

21/10/2026

Another two of our Tri colour babies have found their forever homes! Thank you to the lovely new families whose application was successful. We can’t wait to follow their journeys.

That leaves 4 gorgeous girls, and each one is already showing her own little personality:

Girl 1 is our calm, thoughtful one. She sits like a little lady with those wide tan cheeks and a soft, serious gaze.

Girl 2 is pure sunshine. She’s the cheeky one with a smile that never quite switches off, and she always looks ready to play.

Girl 3 has the sweetest white blaze running down her nose who looks straight into your soul with those gentle eyes.

Girl 4 is our curious explorer. Her ears are alert, her eyes are bright, and she takes everything in as though she’s working out what happens next.

Our girls go to their new homes at 9 weeks and every family receives one month's puppy insurance at no cost, along with our puppy-raising manual.

If you’d love to be considered, please send us an email to request an application form.

We match the right home first and look at everything else second.

20/10/2026

I'm often asked how my dogs are so well behaved, so well socialised with people and other animals, and able to go anywhere with me. 🐾

The honest answer starts with me, not the dog.

I've spent years learning how dogs think, and what I've learned is that a calm, balanced owner is where it all begins. Dogs read our energy long before they respond to our words. If I'm tense, rushed or frustrated, they feel it. If I'm steady and clear, they relax and follow.

Loving your dog isn't about treating them like a baby.

It's about meeting their species-specific needs: guidance, structure, purposeful movement and natural exploration.

Dogs are pack animals, and following a calm, reliable leader is deeply fulfilling for them. Meet those needs first, and balanced behaviour tends to follow.

So before your next walk, training session or visitor at the door, check in with yourself:

🐕 What energy am I bringing?
🐕 What am I expecting from my dog?
🐕 Am I giving them structure, or just hoping for the best?

Your dog is a mirror. Start with you. 💛

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