Aumakua Border Collies

Lisa B.

Breeder of Border Collies

Meet the breeder

I'm Lisa B., the breeder behind Aumakua Border Collies located in Lake Stevens, WA. My focus as a breeder is producing healthy pups, with great temperaments, and instinct preservation as well as trainability. We do genetic testing on all the parents, as well as temperament eval and train puppies. Puppies are raised on Puppy Culture protocol and placed in forever homes by contract.

Q. & A. with Lisa

Why did you start breeding?
I got into breeding with Siberian Huskies. I had a couple of hobby litters in the 90s, then I had my first show litter and kept 3 of her puppies from a Multiple BIS GCH in 1998. By 2012 all the adored huskies had passed on. In 2012 we changed to Border Collies to get a more interactive experience with our dogs. This will be my first litter with Border Collies and quality preservation breeding.
What makes your program special?
I have been studying for the last seven years or so about the breed and learning about training, agility, herding training, show handling, and obedience training. Our dogs are family they live with us in the house. Our dogs don't live in a kennel. We don't place puppies in kennel homes. They all live as adored pets in forever homes as family. Puppies are co-owned by the breeder by contract.
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 are white and red. 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.

Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female

Getting a puppy from Lisa

Lisa 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

Puppy prices include a $200 refundable deposit and $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price of the puppy includes all vet care, vaccinations, dewormings, healthcare, and Puppy Culture, microchip and puppy pack, toy and documents. Buyer is repsonsible for airfare transport and health certificate costs. Placeholder deposits are refundable prior to taking possession of puppy. I will not take a deposit unless you are on the waitlist and I feel good about it. Deposit generally guarantees pick order.”

Contract & health guarantee

Lisa 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 Lisa 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 Lisa directly.

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What's included

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  - Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
  - 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
  - Puppy Training Program & private community
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lisa.

Breeder's location

Meet in Lake Stevens, WA

2283 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Everett Payne Field

2294 miles away

More about Lisa

Club memberships
Lisa is a member of Border Collie Society of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Lisa has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Lisa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Lisa’s links
- Facebook

Lisa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Aumakua 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

STELLA, mom
Border Collie
About STELLA
STELLA is OFA hips excellent elbow normal. DNA clear for all diseases tested for including BCG and MDR1 negative (clear). Stella is a very active and energetic dog highly intelligent girl from show lines and a great herding dog with wonderful biddability on stock. Still obtain her CGC and trick dog title at just seven months of age. She also took winners bitch best of opposite at one year. Stella excels at herding and we plan to trial her this next spring 2021.
Good health testing
DNA Profile, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).
LOMA, mom
Border Collie
About LOMA
Loma has never been bred, this would be her first litter, she came back OFA excellent HIPs and has the sweetest personality of any dog Ive ever owned. She is an active herding dog.
Good health testing
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +4 more.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Aumakua 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.
Temperament Test, Dentition
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.
Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome, Cohen Syndrome (TNS), Animal Genetics Panel, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Border Collie Type, Glaucoma (BCG), Border Collie Type, GenSol Diagnostics DNA Testing, Cyclic Neutropenia, Grey Collie Syndrome (CN), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
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).