To the best of my knowledge, all breeders who advertise on Collielife, maintain the best possible standards of health, hygiene and wellbeing for all their dogs, young and old.

Breeders will ensure that all relevant Kennel Club documents are provided to the new owner when selling or transferring a dog, or if not available, will agree, in writing, to forward any relevant documents at the earliest opportunity.

Breeders do not sell to dealers, pet shops, or any buyers where they have reason to believe the dog will not be properly cared for.

Collielife will not accept more than two litter adverts from any one breeder in a 12 month period without evidence of a current breeders licence.

Note in line with the changes to the Animal Welfare Act, it is each breeders responsibility to ensure they comply with the law regarding a breeders licence.

All breeders accept that dogs, like people, grow old and need special care and attention, and they will ensure all dogs are properly cared for whilst in their ownership.

All dogs will have somewhere suitable to live, with the ability to express normal behaviour and receive appropriate treatment for illness and injury.

Breeders will not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed nor falsely advertise dogs, or mislead any person regarding the health or quality of any dog or puppy. They will ensure that no bitch shall whelp before the age of 18 months of age and no more than once in any twelve-month period. No bitch shall have more than 4 litters. Breeders will carry out health testing for the breed as recommended by the KC HERE.

All breeders will only sell dogs where there is a reasonable expectation of a happy and healthy life and will help with the re-homing of a dog if the initial circumstances change. Breeders will not leave adverts active once puppies have been sold in order to sell puppies for other breeders who do not advertise on this website.

Breeders will supply written details of all dietary requirements and give guidance concerning responsible ownership, and will ensure that all relevant Kennel Club documents are provided to the new owner when selling or transferring a dog, and will agree, in writing, to forward any relevant documents at the earliest opportunity, if not immediately available.

Breeders will not allow their pure bred dogs to be mated to a dog of a different breed, to a cross bred dog or to an unregistered dog of the same breed.

Breeders will not knowingly register progeny which does not conform to the breed’s accepted colours at the time of registration.

Breeders will not transfer from their care any puppy under eight (8) weeks of age.  All puppies must be microchipped in compliance with the law, prior to leaving the kennel.

A breeder will not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed, nor falsely advertise or mislead any person regarding the health or temperament of any dog.  They will also provide ongoing support and advice to purchasers of their dogs. 

Collielife cannot be held responsible for any subsequent problems relating to the health of puppies or transactions between the purchaser and the breeder.

Breeders and buyers will agree to abide by all aspects of the Animal Welfare Act.

I do not accept litter adverts on behalf of third parties ie: a breeder with a page on Collielife selling puppies for someone else, or anyone advertising a litter of puppies that have not been bred by them and are not registered in their name as the breeder.

If an advert is placed, and information later comes to my attention where I feel the advert must be removed, for whatever reason, there will be no refund.

All dogs/puppies for sale in the UK, must be Kennel Club registered.

I reserve the right to refuse to publish any advert that I believe is misleading, unethical or I believe the breeder does not conform to my code of ethics.

If I find it necessary to terminate a breeders/exhibitors kennel page, for whatever reason, any outstanding monies will be returned pro rata.

BUYERS

Do your homework

Avoid falling foul of puppy traffickers who advertise on some of the free sites by making sure you:

Always see a puppy with its mother in the place where it was bred

Get as much information as possible about the puppy and its mother, and beware if the breeder is selling puppies they have not bred themselves, or are from outside the UK

Bear in mind that pedigree certificates are not a guarantee for the condition of your puppy

Don't ever buy from someone who offers to deliver your puppy, or who arranges to meet you somewhere unless you have already seen the puppy in its home environment with siblings and or its mother