Abundant Life Ranch Border Collies
- Austin, TX ·
Meet the breeder
I'm Michelle E., the breeder behind Abundant Life Ranch Border Collies located in Austin, TX. We are dedicated to ensuring that our border collie puppies are given a great start and go to loving homes where they will be engaged and given the work their hearts long for, from herding to agility, being a running partner, therapy dog , service dog or a best friend in an active family.
Q. & A. with Michelle
Why did you start breeding?
I love the border collie breed, and I have been mentored by a vet seasoned breeder in Montana. I love helping people find their best furry friend, working and agility dogs and family pets.What makes your program special?
We are a family with lots of children living in a small farm in Texas. We are a very small operation, putting love and care into every puppy and every litter, working hard to ensure the best socialization and the best start for all of our puppies. The puppies are part of the family until they are ready to go to their forever home. We spend tireless hours loving and caring for these pups. We start them on ENS training at day 3, which ensures calm puppies who will be tolerant of nail trims, vet checks, new situations, etc.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have smooth coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and white and blue merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Elsa
Went homeFemale
Kristoff
Went homeMale
Aladdin
Went homeMale
Hercules
Went homeMale
Flynn
Went homeMale
Gaston
Went homeMale
Belle
Went homeFemale
Philip
Went homeMale
Jasmine
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Michelle
Michelle has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
“The price includes health guarantee, ABCA registration, first shots (8 weeks), worming at 4 and 8 weeks, ENS training starting at 3 days old, and soclialization with people, other dogs, and animals.”
Contract & health guarantee
Michelle may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Michelle offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Michelle directly.
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What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Michelle.
Breeder's location
Meet in Austin, TX
1298 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Austin–Bergstrom Airport
1296 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Michelle can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Michelle
Michelle has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Michelle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Michelle is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Abundant Life Ranch Border Collies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Reyna, mom
Border Collie
About Reyna
Reyna is a wonderful, sweet and active girl! She lives on our small farm in Austin, TX and loves to help round up the cows and sheep! She has run a half marathon with me, loves long runs and hikes, and plays for hours fetching the ball and frisbee. Reyna has great instincts in herding. She is a very good mama to her puppies.
Great health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Abundant Life Ranch Border Collies reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Border Collies.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA), Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
