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A PERFECT BLEND.
The Coltriever (coal-tree-ver) is a hybrid/designer breed resulting from the crossing of a Golden Retriever with either a Border Collie or English Shepherd. These two herding breeds share many DNA and ancestral similarities to one another, and when crossed with the lovable Golden Retriever produce an incredibly adaptive, intuitive, and endearing breed.
Breed Traits
some of our amazing pups
“…this is the BEST dog I have ever had…”
“We have story after story of people calling and saying ‘This is the best dog I’ve ever had’ and that they can’t imagine life without them. It’s almost like the world would be black and white without [their Coltriever].”
- Holly Kohls, Breeder
THE CRF DIFFERENCE
There are many considerations that should be taken into account when looking for a reputable breeder for your next dog companion. Below is an overview of our process and methodologies that make us different than others in the industry:
How We Stand Out
CLIENT
MATCHING
It may come as a surprise to many, but we do not say yes to everyone looking to purchase a Coltriever.
There are a myriad of factors that determine whether or not a home will be a good fit for a canine companion. Crooked Rooster Farm sees each of our Coltrievers as an extension of ourselves, and therefore have strict requirements for our puppies’ future homes and environments.
A Good Fit
Suitable home enviroments that are condusive to this breed's size and temperment.
Sustainable families that will be a home for these canine companions for life, whether it is a mutli-generational household or a single adult.
A commitment to wellness and care for the lifespan of this breed.
OUR PROSPECTIVE CLIENT
PROCESS
Here is a quick overview of the journey our clients take from prospective to proud owners of a Coltriever.
Wait Times
At CRF, we allow no more than two new litters to be born at a time, with a total of about 4-6 litters a year. We intentionally limit ourselves so we can be fully present and attentive to each puppy’s health and enrichment. While this prolonged process has been proven to be healthier and more sustainable for our dogs, it can sometimes lead to long wait times and wait lists, especially for clients with a specific color or gender in mind. However, we strongly support utilizing the wait time to prepare your home, family and lifestyle for your new addition. Just as people spend months or even years preparing for a new child, preparing for a new puppy requires effort, commitment and patience.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our process is intentional and thorough. Clients can expect the entire adoption process to take anywhere from 3 weeks - 6 months. We would rather our clients have the right dog over the “right now” dog.
Intake Form
The first step in our process is to fill out our intake form. Clients can expect to answer questions about:
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Expectations and desires when it comes to your dog.
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Their lifestyle, home environment and support system.
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Previous experiences with dogs and dog ownership.
Correspondence
Once we receive your Intake Form, our team will get back with you via email within 2 business days. In this email we will cover:
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How to submit your contract, scent test items and deposit to secure your place in line.
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Specifics about your plans for puppy care and future training.
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Answer any further questions you might have.
Final Prep
Following the Phone Call with Holly and if your application is approved, there are some final items to prep.
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Review and complete the Resource Packet.
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Gather items from the "So Your Expecting" email.
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Schedule pick and/or delivery date for your puppy.