I first fell in love with Border Collies at age 18. I had just moved out of
home for the first time, and was researching my first dog. I was considering
Australian Cattle Dogs, because my family had them when I was growing up, or Rhodesian
Ridgebacks, Border Collies weren't on my list. Then one day I walked past a pet
shop window* which contained 3 fluffy little Border Collie puppies. I knew better
than to impulse buy a puppy so I went home and began to research the breed. I was attracted
to the loyalty, the energy, the looks and the intelligence, I was hooked, and soon afterwards
bought Spaz, a black and white male.
Spaz and I went through a steep learning curve together, and within 18 months I wanted a
second Border Collie. I purchased a red and white female, Dash. Neither of these dogs was a pedigree,
in fact I hadn't heard of pedigree dogs. I soon learnt about all the advantages of pedigree dogs
and how it benefitted not just me but the dogs involved also. It was then that I decided that my next
dog would be a pedigree and I would begin to do all the things pedigree dogs could do. As life moved on
Spaz and Dash both left my care, although both are happy and healthy where they are.
By the time this had happened and I was looking for that new Border Collie, a pedigree one, I had also developed a wish to become an ANKC registered breeder. After substantial research - and the process never stops! - I felt I was in the position to begin this exciting journey in 2002 when I purchased my foundation bitch.
I am a member of the Canine Control Council Qld and the Border Collie Club Qld.
* I do not support the sale of live animals from pet shops, online auctions, backyard breeders, puppy farmers or similar sources.
My Breeding Philosophy
These are the rules I live by and I expect my puppy buyers to live by them too. Remember, your new puppy is a member of your family, and should be loved and treated with respect. A dog is a long term commitment - up to 15 years for Border Collies.
All Animals
- At all times, the basic needs of the dog must be met: food, water, shelter, exercise and LOVE
- All preventative medications (intestinal worming, heartworming, annual vaccination, flea treatment) must be given as per your veterinarians schedule and procedure
- Emergency medical care must be administered immediately
- All RSPCA, local council and (if a member) ANKC guidelines must be followed
- I will be available for help, advise or a chat for any animal I have bred for its lifetime
Breeding Animals
- Must not be mated before 16 months of age
- Females are not to whelp more than one litter in 12 months
- All dogs must be HD, ED and OCD xrayed and scored (and below breed average)
- All dogs CEA DNA tested (or clear via parentage). Only clear/clear or carrier/clear matings are acceptable.
- All dogs CL DNA tested (or clear via parentage). Only clear/clear or carrier/clear matings are acceptable.
- All dogs TNS DNA tested (or clear via parentage). Only clear/clear or carrier/clear matings are acceptable.
- All puppys will be given a physical eye exam by an opthamologist vet at 8 weeks and all breeding stock seen once every 12 months
- All dogs must be in the highest of health and at the correct weight
Puppies
- Any pup not for a breeding, showing or a trialling home will be desexed by 8 weeks of age
- All pet pups are sold on the limited register (which means they cannot be bred or shown but can compete in all other ANKC sports)
- Any pup sold for breeding or showing will be sold on a co-ownership contract
- Any pup sold for trialling will be kept on a co-ownership contract and limited register until the pup is desexed (which must be done by 18 months of age) at which point the pup is transferred in full to the owner.
- Pups will not go home before 8 weeks of age (10-12 weeks if flying to new home)
- Pups will be health checked, vaccinated and wormed
- Each pup will come with a puppy information pack - this will become your puppy bible!
- Should your pup ever need to be rehomed, you must notify me, as it is my job to ensure my pups always have suitable homes
- I reserve the right to refuse to sell a puppy to anyone for any reason
