Details of future Bordertrix litters
We are currently planning a litter from Skye during 2011.
All Bordertrix puppies are eye tested at six weeks and come with an endorsed KC Registration, insurance, fully wormed, tattooed, full after sales advice, puppy pack, food and Contract of Sale. Copies of all health tests relating to both parents and puppies will form part of the Puppy Pack.
I have not yet decided 100% on which stud dog to use, but temperament and health will be my first consideration closely followed by proven trainability as well as being a great all-rounder.
The pups should make excellent show, agility, flyball or obedience dogs, will have fantastic temperaments and will be high drive babies so will need plenty to do. I aim to breed puppies who are well socialised with other pets, dogs and children and used to all the usual household noises, with an emphasis on being able to train to any discipline. They will be part of our family while they are with us and live indoors. We care very much about the puppies we breed and would expect regular updates of their progress.
If you would like more information or to register an interest in this litter please contact me. However, before doing so, please don't if;
- you are from a puppy farm
- you are not resident in the UK
- you are out at work all day
- you have badly behaved children
- you already have a puppy under the age of 8 months
- you are not prepared to go for a walk in all weathers
- you are worried about dog hair on the furniture
- you only have time to write a one line e-mail enquiry
- you intend the puppy to be a present for someone else
- you are concerned about how much the puppy purchase price is
My puppies are very important to me, I will have spent a long time making sure that I have done the very best for them to ensure they are as fit and healthy, both mentally and physically, as possible.
If I agree to putting you on my waiting list it is not a guarantee that you will have a puppy from me. My puppies will go to the best approved homes on offer regardless of how long you have been waiting. Factors that may influence my decision may include; experienced border collie homes; homes offering the puppy a job to do; how much company the puppy will have; what you intend to feed the puppy on; how you and your family behave when you visit us; your opinion on neutering; whether you intend to breed (please note: I will not permit puppies sold as pets to have their KC Registration endorsements lifted); what you intend to do with the puppy when you go on holiday. I will prioritise my Waiting List based on what I feel are the most important factors for each puppy. Please do not insult me by asking for a reduction on the purchase price for any reason, if you can't afford to buy the puppy then you can't afford a dog!
Further information for new prospective owners - GLAUCOMA (or a predisposition to it) is now evident in border collies and eye tests are currently being undertaken to find out which lines are affected. Check out the link above with information on this terrible disease. Skye has been eye tested for Glaucoma and has been declared normal (unaffected) by the eye specialist, Dr Gould. However, as the eye test will only tell the Specialist if an animal already has the disease or a likelyhood of developing it, until there is a DNA test available no one can say for definite that their dog is not a carrier, which means it could pass glaucoma onto it's pups. As soon as more information becomes available I will update this page.