Border Collie puppies where to look?

try the kennel club website for a list of accredited breeders, google Border collie breeders.
 
Try your local farms, they're often a good place to find border collie pups. However be very aware that they are especially active dogs and (usually) very bright so unless you're prepared to put a lot of time into keeping them occupied and well exercised you should not get one. Get a labrador or something else which is less frenetic.
 
Cant help with location but some friendly advice regarding the Border Collie:

They are extremely playful and intelligent dogs, and are very active a lot of the time. I've had 2 from Puppy age and my girlfriend got one as a puppy also a couple of years ago, and its the same story every time. They need a lot of attention and are extremely hard to tire out!

Good luck though! beautiful dogs and a lot of fun once matured! :)
 
These will utterly destroy your home if you don't tire them out each day. And tiring them out is no mean feat.
 
Make sure you get one that comes from a breed showing line rather than a working line unless your daughter is prepared for the destruction to come. Show line dogs will tend to be less driven and make better pets, if it's a pet you want
 
Try the local nut house because Collies are neurotic as they come. I'm just messing around, I'm sure you've done your research ect and know the ins and outs of owning a Collie.

Best place for finding pedigree dogs is usually to contact the kennel club. They have up to date lists of registered and reputable breeders.
 
My mum is on her 2nd border collie and they were both really well behaved, the first used to bring the post, get slippers etc.

The second is well behaved but is HARD work - always wants to play even though he is about 10 and runs around ALL day in the garden (they have about 4acre fields and still it doesn't get tired)
 
Cheers guys and gals,

I love the net.

I have just had a really nice chat with a Border collie breeder she is emailing me some pics soon.

I will get back to you with any news and pics of the new arrival if my search is fruitful
 
mum got saffy from the rescue centre
could also have a look round local farms for one, i often see a sign at a farm by me with collies for sale
 
Border collies are fantastic dogs and make great family pets but I would be cautious when it comes to having one when you have a young family.

We were in a similar position and were looking for border collie (I had always had one when growing up) and spoke to one of the best breeders in the area. She advised us to come back when our youngest had grown up (she is 7 months at the moment) and wait until she was about 4/5 as she would then be in a position to make sure the dog knew her place in the pack.

In the end we went for a beagle as they are ideal for the younger family and in many ways share the same traits that I love in border collies.
 
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Rar!
 
Great choice, such intelligent and loving dogs.

Lived with them my whole life, couldn't live without one now!
 
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DailyGeek said:
Epupz is a handy site too.
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i breed shar-pei puppies and the main sites i use are
epupz.
k9 puppy.
pets4homes

just a word of warning.
do your homework on the breed of dog, as hereditary illness are very common with some breeds.
also make sure parents have had the relevant tests, and are clear and view these.
dont be afraid to ask "awkward" questions eg.
if they are KC reg, ask to look at the dams papers. and expect to get the puppies KC papers on collection of puppy.

also look at the conditions the puppy has been reared. have they been reared indoors? and is the house clean ;)
just trust your instincts.

have they been vet checked and has the puppy recieved their first vaccination. there will be a record of this. they get this at around 6 weeks old.

make sure your house is puppy proof before bring it home :D

also a good tip is to supply the breeder with a puppy blanket before collection of the puppy.
then ask the breeder to place this in the cage with the puppies the day before collection.
when you bring it home, your house will be strange to it, and if you place this blanket in its bed, it acts as a comforter to it.

also make sure you use the same brand of food the breeder has been feeding the puppy.

i am going on a bit, but you would not believe the questions i have been asked over the years.
 
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I put an advert in the local Kennels and around the local shops.

I got a phone call tonight from a Farmer who is involved in Sheep dog trials and He has a friend 20 miles away on another farm that has a litter of 4 week old Collie dogs.

I'm going tomo morning to see him and see the pups.

He said they will be ready at the end of SEPT

He said they were bred for work dogs and he will gladly show the dad in action. :)


Sounds very exciting and I can't wait.
 
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I'm not clear on whether you want a driven animal or not - it should be a major consideration if you are looking at getting this sort of dog

If you are after a pet that you want to spend a lot of time with, and doing something over and above normal dog stuff eg. obedience or agility, to keep the drive/intelligence/boredom at bay, and are prepared to put up with obsessive, neurotic and herdy behaviour, a farm's the place to look. Of course you get the good stuff that comes with a driven dog as well, so it's not all gloom on my part

If you want a collie that's more like any other pet dog, I'd advise you to be wary about getting one that comes from a farm
 
Pipe & Slippers said:
I'm not clear on whether you want a driven animal or not - it should be a major consideration if you are looking at getting this sort of dog

If you are after a pet that you want to spend a lot of time with, and doing something over and above normal dog stuff eg. obedience or agility, to keep the drive/intelligence/boredom at bay, and are prepared to put up with obsessive, neurotic and herdy behaviour, a farm's the place to look. Of course you get the good stuff that comes with a driven dog as well, so it's not all gloom on my part

If you want a collie that's more like any other pet dog, I'd advise you to be wary about getting one that comes from a farm
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I can easily spend 4hrs walking on the beach searching for fossils with the girls.

5 min walk away.

I have plenty of land and enjoy training...He will be more than just a pet.

He will be out with me most of the time
 
We got Tizzy from a farm, £70 and eight years down the line and i wouldn't trade her for the world. There'll not be another one like her that's for sure...

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