Our Breeding Program



Our breeding program is centered around the betterment of this versatile breed and the promotion of responsible dog ownership. Purchasing a puppy is not something that should be done on a whim but should involve much research and planning.

Border Collies are very intelligent and are high energy working dogs. For this reason, all prospective buyers are required to fill out a questionnaire which will help us decide what kind of temperament is suitable for them.

We are proud of our lines, as we feel that a well bred border collie should be sound in movement, have the necessary drive to enjoy working for its owner, yet be able to relax in the house. I'm often asked whether I feel that a Border Collie is suitable for the average companion home. My answer is yes, with temperament testing methods done at 8 weeks, there are certain puppies that can be suitable for that kind of home. Temperament testing results can never take the place of formal obedience training however. We require that all owners actively participate in a minimum of a full 8 week obedience course with their new puppy within the first 60 days of ownership.

We are adamant about maintaining a solid well rounded temperament in our lines with the appropriate drive and instinct to do what it was bred for without creating neurotic behavior so often seen in this breed.

It is stressed by many that this breed is not for everyone, but with proper understanding and training, they can certainly exceed an owners expectations as a wonderful companion and competitor.

Whether you are searching for a show prospect or an agility or flyball partner, each dog must be a healthy, happy family companion first and foremost.




Puppy Rearing

From the day they are born, we spend a lot of time with the puppies. They are handled daily.


  • Day 3-19: We use * "Early Neurological Stimulation"

  • 4 weeks: Puppies start to take short, supervised trips outside in a securely fenced area.

  • 4- 4 1/2 weeks: In addition to nursing, puppies start eating solid food. We start them on a combination of oatmeal and barley formula with goats milk.Over the course of two weeks we add softened puppy food. At this time, we start clicker orientation each time they puppies are fed solid food.

  • 5 weeks: During the daytime, puppies move to our bigger play area (50 X 29). This play area contains toys of various textures and sizes, teeter boards, tables and tunnels.

  • 6 weeks: Puppies receive their first **vaccination. Puppies are now used to indoor/outdoor play. We now take plenty of time to get the puppies out to meet new people in environments we feel are safe. We will never compromise our puppies safety or health but socialization is very important.

  • 6 1/2 weeks: We start crate training for short periods of time. Our experience has shown that just 10 minutes a day before they are 8 weeks can help a puppy maintain clean habits later.

  • 7 weeks: ***Clicker training continues. Puppies are reinforced for sits and eye contact.

  • 7 1/2 weeks: Eye testing and temperament testing

  • 8 weeks: Structural evaluations occur.

    *The military, in their quest to improve performance in their canines developed a program called "Bio-Sensor". This later was known as the "Super Dog" program. Their studies confirmed that neurologic stimulation between the age of 3-19 days could have very beneficial results. To read about ENS or for more information on Dr. Carmen Battaglia's findings please click on the link above.

    *Puppies receive a 5 way Fort Dodge vaccination at 6 weeks unless a different vaccine protocol is requested. Puppies are wormed at 3 and 6 weeks.

    ***We highly recommend Gary Wilkes website for anyone interested in learning clicker training.