Apex Border Collies
- Olympia, WA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Alexis A., the breeder behind Apex Border Collies located in Olympia, WA. We are Border Collie enthusiasts, trainers and a small breeder located in Olympia Washington. We utilize our dogs daily on our farm where we also raise a variety of livestock and trial with USBCHA & AKC on occasion. On the rare free weekend when we can get away we also compete in Dock Diving, FCAT and dabble in a few other things. All our dogs are family and live in our home. We believe in breeding for solid, all around dogs with health, temperament, mental & physical soundness and performance ability all equally.
Q. & A. with Alexis
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include smooth and rough coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include slate merle, lilac merle, blue merle, red merle, black, blue, lilac, red, white and blue, white and blue merle, white and red, white and red merle, white ticked, and slate. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Chickpea
Went homeFemale
Soy Bean
Went homeFemale
Jelly Bean
Went homeFemale
Cocoa Bean
Went homeFemale
String Bean
Went homeMale
Pinto Bean
Went homeFemale
Espresso Bean
Went homeFemale
Baked Bean
Went homeMale
Garbanzo
Went homeMale
Oogie Boogie
Went homeMale
Barrel
Went homeMale
Zero
Went homeMale
Jack
Went homeMale
Lock
Went homeFemale
Shock
Went homeFemale
Sally
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Alexis
Alexis has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
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
“Price included both ABCA & AKC registration if applicable, first round of vaccines, dewormings and puppy packs. Price varies from litter to litter depending on the breeding, parents achievements etc. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Alexis 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 Alexis 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 Alexis directly.
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
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Alexis.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Olympia, WA
2325 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport
2296 miles away
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Meet in Seattle, WA
2297 miles away
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More about Alexis
Alexis has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Alexis was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Alexis is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Apex 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
Taff, dad
Border Collie
About Taff
Kevin Evan’s Caefelin Clem now resides in the US with us. Taff has been described as a wonderful work dog in the hills during lambing, he is an open trial winner and was 5th in the 2019 European nursery championship. Taff is the sire to Kevin Evans Spot and many other great producers and multiple sale toppers. His wonderful reputation certainly precedes him, Taff handles like a Cadillac on stock and settles great indoors and on off days. He does in fact have a perfect temperament and is great with people, kids and other dogs. He is just a superb dog all around and has been a seamless addition to our home
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Shoulder Osteochondrosis, +3 more.
Bling, mom
Border Collie
About Bling
Bling is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alexis decided to make her part of their program. Alexis has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Great health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Shoulder Osteochondrosis, +2 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Apex 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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
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.
Shoulder Osteochondrosis, Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)
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.
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome, Cohen Syndrome (TNS), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 10 (NCL10), American Bulldog Type, Early Adult Onset Deafness (EAOD), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Optimal Selection Genetic Disease Analysis (180+ Diseases), PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), 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).
