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about the breeder

 

SARAH WHITMAN

 

 

  • "Bonnie Brae" means pretty hillside in Gaelic, a nod to mine and collies' Scottish origins. Bonnie Brae is also a neighborhood in Denver

 

 

  • After losing a rescue dog to a heritable disease (degenerative myelopathy), I took a deep dive into ethical breeding. I firmly believe that, contrary to popular belief, good breeders keep dogs out of shelters and reduce the demand for puppy mills. After finding collie registries that emphasize temperament, health, and diversifying genetics I wanted to be a part of it and contribute quality dogs.

 

 

  • Mother to 3 precious children

 

 

  • I became a fulltime zookeeper in 2016 working with elephants, rhinos, and tapirs. I was lucky to work part time in the role for 3 years to spend more time at home with my kids and left the field at the end of 2024 to pursue dog ventures.

 

          

 

 

 

  • I love horses and have a lease on an Oldenburg. Love Warwick Schiller's philosophies

 

 

 

  • Favorite podcasts: This Past Weekend with Theo Von, The Honest Dog Breeder, Journey On, Armchair Expert, Functional Dog Collaborative, Huberman Lab, Kidd Kraddick Morning Show, Spooked, Otherworld

 

 

  • Health, athleticism and intentional movement are qualities and habits I cultivate in myself along with my dogs. I’ve been doing CrossFit for 10 years, most recently home-gym style through Street Parking and am an L1 trainer.

 

         

 

 

 

  • Hobby farm dreams are taking shape! We now have 6 acres to run a dog boarding program. I hope to live a little more self- sufficiently and will be slowly and deliberately learning gardening and general homesteading skills.

 

 

  • K9 experience and continuing education: Socialization training for 3 service-dogs-in-training through 4 Paws For Ability out of Xenia, OH. Functional Dog Collaborative, reproductive workshops hosted by Good Dog