- My name is Shannon Hayes. I’m an AKC Breeder of Merit and the fifth generation in my family to breed Collies. I’ve been breeding and exhibiting Rough and Smooth Collies in conformation since 2000.
- I grew up on a registered Holstein dairy farm in southwest Wisconsin and enjoyed exhibiting Holstein cattle at the local state and national level. My start in the sport of dogs began through the 4-H Dog Project, training and competing in obedience.
- My breeding program is focused on working with the highest quality dogs to produce correct type aligned to the official Collie Breed Standard, emphasizing sweet temperament for great family pets.
- My breeding dogs are health tested based on recommendations by the Collie Health Foundation to help produce healthy, happy, low-maintenance dogs.
- I’ve been fortunate to work with renowned Collie lines through Fantasy Collies and Rainbow Collies for many years and assist professional handler, Debbie Holland at many Midwest Collie specialty shows.
- Along with showing and breeding dogs, I’m a well-known Collie portrait photographer and show win photographer. See my dog show and portrait photography here.
- I’m a member of the Collie Club of America and Collie Health Foundation.
- Along with Collies, I’ve been working with French Bulldogs since 2019 and am a member of the Great Lakes French Bulldog Club.
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