I do not have plans for showing or working either. Im in the Midwest area but willing to drive anywhere in the US for a reputable breeder. USBCHA is the gold standard for trialing BC's. I have a very active lifestyle and experience owning dogs. However, his great temperament makes him the perfect surrogate Dad for our pups. Pics of my border collie for tax (yes he is missing an eye): https://www.instagram.com/fauxtographilia/, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Wonderful Whidbey is a purebred border collie from Eastwillow Border Collies. Do you want a show bred BC or a working one or a sport bred one? I like the looks and intelligence for the working line, but I know breeders can be extremely picky about who they allow to buy from them. However, when it comes time to work hes all business. For Applications to be on our Wait List, please follow this link: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/focused-intensity-border-collies-wisconsin/application. Pennhip results were not good. Ask how old the parents are (ideally 2-6 years old) because this will also give you insight on if the dogs were healthy enough in adulthood to be selected for breeding. Certified Trick Dog Instructor At age six months Axel attained his Trick dog Intermediate, Trick Dog Novice and Canine Good Citizen Titles. I think you could do well with any of the given lines. My number one consideration is temperament and Chilis is fantastic. I like that the show lines are known to be a little calmer and can shut off, but I think if bred/trained well any line should be able to have an off switch. Canine Conditioning Coach I am not sure if this type of post is allowed, I didnt see anything in the rules against it. But off switch? Chili is a very athletic dog. Thanks! He is also well versed in live events and enjoys working with large audiences showing off tricks..especially his favorite the skateboard! Before anyone comments against this, I have researched the breed and am familiar with energy levels and their needs. I do the disc and agility stuff for fun more so and dont compete, so I dont have any connections through that or else Id would try and go that route. There are many, many other excellent breeders as well, but be aware that a ton of dog stuff happens on Facebook, and that is often the best place to talk to breeders. Genetically Clear on all Border Collie diseases and genetic conditions (PawPrint genetics). Be advised, if the dog has a significant amount of white on its face or over it's ears, it has a higher likelyhood of being deaf/having health issues. I cant help with finding a breeder. but just wanted to drop in say my family had a border collie when I was growing up and she was the best dog ever! I didnt even think about looking for Facebook groups as I dont use Facebook. You wont find a more loyal, intelligent, and fun dog! CHILI HAS BEEN BRED TO REAGAN AND PUPS ARE EXPECTED IN EARLY JANUARY 2021. We hope to breed her sometime in early 2023. Im hoping someone can give some ideas for where else to search outside of the AKC, ABCA and dog shows. She loves playing frisbee and catching balls. Actually after 20 years owning borders my advice to anyone new to the breed is that theyre devils for two years, then if youve put in the work, the best dogs youll ever own! Im in Michigan and havent seen anything about them so far, but Im unfamiliar with shows so I may just be looking in the wrong places! And for working-line dogs in particular, people are not likely to take kindly to color preferences. Axel has been neutered and removed from breeding. This subreddit is a great starting point for a lot of information, but you should always verify and expand upon what you've read before putting it to use in your daily life. He also loves to fly down the local trails and truly believes he is a super hero! I hope you find a great breeder, you will love having a Border Collie! You can find her on Gooddog.com. I think theres pros and cons to both. I found all of mine in the classifieds (back in ye olden days of pre-craigslist) and found my most recent one on Craigslist. You have to train an off switch, and dont expect it to work until they hit 2 years. Thanks! He is also Agility started. When Whidbey is home, he loves learning more about frisbee, agility, and trick training. He plays a very positive role in the development of our litters! She was very comfortable around our puppies and served as a nanny to them. He is the second youngest Champion Trick Dog in the world achieving this at just 14 weeks old! Many dogs came close to meeting our standards but Chili is the first to exceed those standards. Genetically Clear except a carrier for CEA (Embark tested). I've yet to see a reputable breeder breed two predominantly-white BCs together. They are mostly sport lines, which sound fine for you. Axel loves, frisbees, balls, tricks and going on backcountry hikes. But of course, if he has any indication of behavioral or physical issues after he is 2, he will not be considered, as any reputable breeder would require. Well, since our naming protocol is to name our dogs after TV police characters, who were we to change that name? Her breeder (Eastwillow BCs Avon, Minnesota) gave her the call name JJ after FBI Special Agent Jennifer Jareau of the Criminal Minds TV series. Shes smart as a whip and has learned a few tricks simply by observing our other dogs performing those tricks. There are plenty of sheepdog trials still going on, and because they're outdoors, you may be comfortable going to them. Its then that she demonstrates her speed and athleticism. We will continue his training to include more disk dog work, herding, FastCAT ad whatever else he shows interest and aptitude in doing. Titles include: Advanced Trick Dog, Intermediate Trick Dog, Novice Trick Dog, Temperament Tested, Farm Dog Certified, Canine Good Citizen, Herding Instinct Tested, Trained in Agility. I will look into each of these. We had very high standards. I would absolutely try to attend one sometime this year if I were you. Chili is perfect for our kennel because not only is he handsome, hes healthy (Clear on all testable genetic issues through Optimal Selection Wisdom Panel) and he has solid structure (OFA Hips= Good, Elbows + Normal) but most importantly he has a perfect temperament. I definitely understand the need for the breed to have a job to avoid becoming destructive and aggressive. So I am not interested in adopting from a rescue. The Good Beasley. Hes a lover and a snuggeler. WE have been looking for an adult male dog ever since we neutered Axel in 2020. IME most collies are slightly to a lot neurotic, but how easy it is to work around will depend on the lineage. I cant say enough positive things about this guys attitude. Chili is a heartthrob! National Stunt Dog Champion Trainer Some of his recent work includes working in NYC on the set of The Good Fight as well as being the star of the newest PetValu commercial and 2020 Chewy commercial. Whidbey, you say? Whidbey is climbing up right along Beasleys ranks. Along with that, I want to ensure the breed I get fits my lifestyle and has a predictable temperament/energy level. Breeding for coat color is generally considered a yellow flag, but you might find a breeder with dogs you like the look of, so long as theyre not breeding double Merle or anything. Head Trainer/Handler From what Ive read, the show line lack drive and intelligence which are somewhat important to me for what Id like to do with the dog. Studio Animal Trainer, Commercial/TV/Film/Print Also, did you know? Axel is Herding Instincts Tested and loves sheep. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, https://www.instagram.com/fauxtographilia/. But her registered name, oh man, that Billy Joel song tells you everything you need to know! As a dog actor, Whidbey has already had lots of set experience as a young puppy. We chose my current border from a breeder who is well known in the local agility scene. My bf's aunt breeds working BCs in California, and hoping to add my boy's bloodline to her roster if he checks out, as he really is the most incredible BC I've had. If youre already doing disk and agility Id ask your cohorts for leads on breeders. Also ask to see the parents, it will give you a good idea of what the pup will look like grown up since border collies have some of the most varied phenotypes around (curly/short/long coat, floppy/pointed/one up one down ears, eye color, size, etc). This handsome, well structured dog comes to us from First Harmony Farms in Illinois. Pennhip Top 3% of all Border Collies tested. There's a pretty hard split in that breed. The pups occasionally visit and those visits are the highlights of her days. I am looking for a reputable Border Collie breeder to get a puppy spring/summer 2022. I train with my current dog on agility and disc work along with hiking, biking etc. But are you looking for a show-line/bench BC or a working-line dog? It is a unique name! Overall Im not picky about looks, as I feel having a personality match is more important, but I am looking for coloring that isnt just the common black and white. Chrissy Joy lived on Whidbey Island with her husband while he was stationed with the Navy. All herding dogs like to chase and have a high drive, and their nervousness and need to control their environments can easily turn into aggression. Hes already mastered our canine confidence course. However, she will need to have her hips tested and obtain some titles before then. Im hoping as more people get vaccinated that there will be trials going on this summer! Or if anyone knows of good breeders they can recommend! AKA: Cricket, Crickey, Mama, Quicky, Pup, Puppy, Puppy Trouble, Crazy, Furricane, Ms Kibble, Kibbles n Bits, etc. I like the looks and intelligence for the working line, but I know breeders can be extremely picky about who they allow to buy from them. If you cant wait for a pup from one of her litters contact Jennifer Easterlund at Eastwillow Border Collies in Avon, Minnesota. Do check out the functional breeding podcast episode about border collies with Sarah Stremming. I know a good way to find a breeder is going to dog shows, however due to COVID, there are none going on in my area for the foreseeable future. He is very competitive and extremely biddable. I think theres pros and cons to both. Oh yeah, you tell this girl, thatll do and shes down, relaxing quietly. JJ is beautiful to look at and beautiful to behold. Reagan was recently retested with Optimal Selections Wisdom Panel and is clear on all tested items. Theyre generally pretty healthy dogs and Id be far more concerned with drive and temperament. Named in honor of the Reagan Family of the Bluebloods TV series and the Madison, WI area. 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Reagan is a very active dog but has a good off switch. I like that the show lines are known to be a little calmer and can shut off, but I think if bred/trained well any line should be able to have an off switch. Do your own vetting on the following. Importantly - ask them for referrals as well. He has excelled in disk dog events and was trained in agility foundations. She is a sporting prospect. In fact, we co-own this dog with FHF. Meet the breeder at their home and take a look around, it will give you a good idea of how well kept/bred the dogs are. I know thats probably not the most helpful response for getting help but Im hoping others will be able to help me narrow that down as well, since theres a lot of conflicting information about that. They usually post pictures so the color preference should be something you can sort through before hand, just ask the breeder if X pup is still available. My current dog has had tons of genetic health issues, along with genetic aggression, so I would like the best chance to not have problems like hip dysplasia with my next pup. I am struggling to find ones that are actually reputable, that are also going to be breeding. Although she is not allowed to play frisbee at her age (we dont want to risk damaging her growth plates) she loves to steal the frisbee and initiate a game of chase with Axel and Reagan. I do hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, running, agility, obedience, general trick training for fun, and kayaking. JJ is a fast athletic dog. He was a demo dog for a canine trainer. I am unsure which would be a better fit. This equates to OFA Excellent, Named after Detective Axel Foley Beverly Hills Cop. While we have high hopes for this beautiful gal, we wont sacrifice our standards just to breed good looking pups. Ive read the wiki about finding reputable breeders already and have searched for awhile. I only have a FB account to keep up with dog stuff, network with people, etc. Our pups must come from healthy, sound and proven parentage. Hes confident without being bossy, inquisitive without being nosy, hes biddable and will do whatever you ask of him. I know you say you don't plan to show or work your dog. She has been genetically tested using Optimal Selections Wisdom Panel and is clear on all tested items. Copied from another reply: I am unsure which would be a better fit. Head Photographer She is a strong swimmer and loves to go on walks or hikes. Paired with either Reagan or JJ, Chili will produce high quality pups. Remove if its not! Im used to the energy level and teaching an off switch, my current dog didnt calm down until 5 haha, I've had border collies my entire life, and they've all come from working ranches, and they've all had vastly different personalities, but all of them smart and determined. Well I encourage you to join the FB groups: "Purebred Snobs: Breed Referrals" and "Uncensored Opinions of Breeders", you can ask and they'll help. I know picking a specific line is important and I hoped Id get some help via explaining my lifestyle but people mostly just want to tell me to figure it out and not give advice! Advice on this forum is not a substitute for advice from a trained and credentialed professional. Active and Intelligent Dogs for Adventurous People. Look up the lyrics and you will know just how much I love this pup! From what Ive read, the show line lack drive and intelligence which are somewhat important to me for what Id like to do with the dog. This is helpful. /r/dogs is a place for dog owners of all levels of knowledge, skill, and experience to discuss all topics related to dogs. ETA: Im unsure on which line (show, working, sport) would be a best fit and am hoping to get some help narrowing that down as well. The answer to that will tell you where to start your search. Press J to jump to the feed. I also watch and train dogs/puppies for a job so I know all that getting a puppy entails and am prepared for it. Whidbey Island a beautiful place of peace, hiking, and the best of memories. Whid means fast, quiet rapid pace and bey means leader! It became the perfect fit for this talented pup. These all have websites, which is helpful.
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