Yes, we do full testing on all of our breeding dogs.  Our dogs are all AKC registered border collies. Some of our breeding dogs are dual registered AKC and ABCA. We do full genetic and health panel testing on our breeding dogs with Paw Print Genetics (see certification under each dog’s profile).  We also do genetic color testing so we know what color puppies to expect in certain breeding combinations. We also have each of our dogs hip certified with OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals)  OFA is an organization which evaluates x-rays of dogs hips (or other bone and joint formations) and gives ratings on whether the hip joint is normal or abnormal. High-scoring families of dogs are less likely to produce puppies with dysplasia and resulting degenerative joint disease than low-scoring ones. The OFA classifies hips into seven different categories: Excellent, Good, Fair (all within Normal limits), Borderline, and then Mild, Moderate, or Severe (the last three considered Dysplastic).

It is very important that puppies are properly socialized so they become well-adjusted dogs.  We start out from the moment the puppies are born with holding, cuddling and talking to the pups.  We spend a considerable amount of time socializing with family and friends that visit, animal types (other dogs, cats, pigs, horses, sheep, etc).  The pups are exercised multiple times a day in the yard, as well as they are invited into our home to play and relax too.  Early socialization helps the puppies better adjust to new surroundings and life with you after you bring her/him home.  Also, if you have a name for your puppy, we would like to start using it right away.  Many times, the pups know their names before leaving.

Yes.  Your puppy will have his/her first vaccines, worming and veterinary health check before leaving for their new home.  Usually, we do this around 6 weeks of age.

Puppies need ample time to mature and socialize with their mother and littermates.  We like to keep the pups until they are a solid 8 weeks old before leaving for their forever homes.  So much is learned from their mother and other dogs in the last couple of weeks they are with us.