Astoria Border Collies
- Hephzibah, GA ·
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Expected Border Collie litter
Due Sept. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Brianna R., the breeder behind Astoria Border Collies located in Hephzibah, GA. We focus on the health structure and longevity of the breed. Our goal is to produce healthy puppies with sound minds and bodies.
Q. & A. with Brianna
Why did you start breeding?
I’ve been in the show world for a long time and have focused on healthy puppies in the ring. It provided me a standard that everyone should strive for. The goal is to produce beautiful babies!What makes your program special?
I do all health testing recommended by OFA for the border collie breed along with tiling my dogs in confirmation and raising the puppies with ENS ESI to get them ready for the world.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have rough 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, white and red, white and red merle, and white and gold. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Brianna
Brianna 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.
Brianna partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
“Puppies are matched once we can evaluate their temperament so that can ensure the best homes. ”
Price
“Includes paperwork, food, toys, puppies are dewormed and have their first vaccinations. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Brianna 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 Brianna 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 Brianna 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
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Brianna.
Breeder's location
Meet in Hephzibah, GA
472 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Augusta Airport (Bush Field)
465 miles away
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Meet in Charlotte, NC
322 miles away
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More about Brianna
Club memberships
Brianna is a member of Border Collie Society of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Groomer, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Brianna has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Brianna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Brianna’s links
Brianna is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Astoria 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
Briar, mom
Border Collie
About Briar
Briar is a super eager to please girl with tons of drive. She loves people and other animals. Easy to live with she’s on the smaller side of the standard. Lovely movement and structure as well.
Great health testing
DNA Profile, Shoulder Osteochondrosis, +4 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Astoria 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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).
