Advice on border collie pups and breeders Questions

i im getting a pup this year please could u direct me the best border collie breeders i have a few in mind but want more advice

Hi there the best advice I can give you would be to contact the breed club - they will be able to put you in touch with reputable breeders. Be aware that you may have to wait a while for your pup, as most reputable breeders will have a waiting list, and will only breed when they have homes already secured.

Good luck!

As you already have experience of border collies, why not consider a rescue - there is just about every age and coat type/markings you could imagine in rescue, most of which only need an understanding owner to make a super companion.

I understand there may be reasons why this isn't practical (e.g. if you want to show), but just a thought for you.

email wallycolly@aol.com - this is my friend Jim who is secretary of the BCCGB and they have a puppy list and breeder list

thanks 4 the help my dog who i lost to a heart problem was a collie x lab i got him when i was 11 to young to know that his chasing bikes kids hoovers was instinct,untill i startd reading up on border collies after a lost my boy 3years ago,i use to carry him when he was a pup as i thought he was lazy as he use to want to lay down an crawl all the time when he saw other dogs or people:? now i know why i want a pup so i can control this behavour,i am reading and hearing all different things like our dogs arent bred for looks but for temprement,then dont get farm bred pup the instinct for chase and hearding is to strong,then dogs bred for looks or showing could lack in the good temprement side,im confused with it all :?

IMO bcs are bcs. Yes, some do have greater chase drive/herding instincts than others, but its very unusual to find one with none at all and at the end of the day you should assume that any bc you will get will have these traits. You have to understand how to channel their instincts to satisfy them, work their brains so they are mentally tired as well as physically.

I still wouldn't completely dismiss a rescue. Not all of them are in rescue due to behaviour problems and at least when considering a young adult you can see what you are getting.

Lots of different types around!!!!

English show types

NZ/Oz show types

Mix of the two show types

Agility lines

Obedience lines

WT lines

Mix of any of the "sports" lines

Sports lines mixed with Breed dogs

Sports lines mixed with ISDS dogs

ISDS competition dogs

ISDS working dogs

Working (farm ) dogs that lack any registration

Dual reg (on KC & ISDS ) reg

Pet breeding

Mix of any of the above!!!!!!

Feel free to PM me with any of the lines/breeders you are considering .

I have two sports bred dogs, who really do need to be "doing" but arent really too herdy, but are very strong, keen & drivey.

Boys



& nellie who is

1/2 un reg farm breeding & 1/2 showlines (1/4 NZ 1/4 English) shes quite a nice mix,not too extreme in any way but up for anything!bit gobby!!!!

Tara (who now lives with my parents) was farm bred, but completly lacks any herding tendancies & is a complete pet dog who is up for plenty of games & fun & training but not really comitted or drivey enough to get to the top!

The girls (nellie in front)



You will also need to think of things like colour, markings , height & coat

What sort of things do you want to do with the dog?

i would like to do agility flyball obedience ect its hard as i have no transport so i need to find clubs near me i stay in perth,hopefully i if i have to start driving lessons i will,at the moment i dont know anyone that does doggie things :?

you cud just give me ur dog problem solved there lovely

http://www.agilitynet.com/activepages/clubs.asp

That's a good place to look for clubs

If you want to do that sort of thing, then most lines would be suitable.

thanks for the help i will have a look on the site ;-)

all the info is very much 'apretiated' wrong spelling i know

still dont know were im going to get my collie pup:?

Don't worry, the right dog will probably find you one way or another.
Have you tried http://www.bordercollietrustgb.org.uk/.

thanks thing is i have to cats aswell and i want to get a pup

Don't forget that all BC's used in breeding should be DNA tested for CEA/CH, CL, TNS(& MDR 1 to be on the extra safe side)as well as being clinically free from PRA & Hip scored, BAER testing is also recommended.

If the dogs have not been DNA/clinically tested then they should not be bred from.

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Wukee who is DNA clear of CEA/CH/CL/TNS/MDR 1 from parents who are hip scored & eye tested

I totally agree, most of the respected breeders test for most if not all of the named conditions. You could pay 2 or 3 times as much for a puppy from a breeder who tests conscientiously as opposed to buying a 'Border Collie' from an advertisement but it will be worth it if only for your peace of mind.
Try and find a breeder, get to know them, ask for recommendations from people who have had puppies from them in the past and ask to go and visit thier dogs even before you book a puppy. Then when you've found a breeder you like put your name down on their waiting list and be prepared to wait a while.


Of course the Border Collie rescues also have puppies, not just adult dogs.

i wont take a pup that hasnt had all health tests nor will i take a pup from a breeder who doesnt ask me load and loads of questions as i would think they where only in it for the money and didnt care about the future of there pups

i have no transport and the rescues wont deliver a dog :-(