Wellsmere Collies

Wellsmere Collies, collies, Pine Plains, NY, in Dutchess County and the Hudson Valley near Poughkeepsie, is a family-run program focused on temperament and sound health. Carol Ann Wells has been breeding collies for many years with membership in national registries and routine health testing for hips, eyes and cardiac conditions. Puppies are raised in home settings where early socialization, positive reinforcement and gentle handling help shape confident companions.

Adults enjoy spacious runs adjacent to the main house and year-round interaction with family members, other pets and neighborhood children. Wellsmere Collies lines include champions evaluated for working ability on wide-open pastures and farm guardianship. Clients note calm temperaments and lasting bonds as hallmarks of this longstanding breeding tradition.

Every puppy leaves with a personalized health record and socialization guide aligned with its family’s lifestyle. Occasional open days offer a glimpse of daily routines, from morning play sessions to seasonal agility trials.