Bellamour Border Collies
Meet the breeder
I'm Taylor V., the breeder behind Bellamour Border Collies located in Village Of Lakewood, IL. We show our dogs in conformation, and dabble in sports as time allows as a busy family of five. Mostly, our dogs are our companions who spend time running errands with us, and who join us hiking and traveling up into the north woods of Wisconsin. There is nothing like the company of good people and good dogs, and that's where our priorities lay, in producing your newest family member. We do encourage families to try out different dog sports based on what is available to you! We have trialed in nosework, rally, and agility successfully and make it a priority to do as much as we can while homeschooling our three young children.
Q. & A. with Taylor
Why did you start breeding?
When I first bought Veyette to dabble in a variety of dog sports with, I was quite firm in my own belief that I would never become a breeder. But my curiousity about Veyette's pedigree led to long conversations with her breeder about why she had made breeding decisions she had, the strengths and weaknesses of the dogs behind Veyette, and this curiousity eventually led me to the 2024 Australian National in Queensland, Australia to seek out potential stud options for Veyette.What makes your program special?
There are excellent breeders within the show line Border Collie community, I am always happy to refer to others should I not have puppies suitable for someone. However, what I believe separates us is a more in depth knowledge about the ins and outs of the pedigrees and dogs behind the puppy you'll be taking home, along with your puppy coming home with preliminary health testing already completed, BAER (assessing for deafness), and CAER (assessing for any eye irregularities). Deafness is an issue in the breed, and unilateral deafness can be hard to detect, so we perform this test before your newest family member comes home to ensure your puppy is coming to you as healthy and happy as possible.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 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 Taylor
Taylor 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
"This price includes: AKC registration Puppy pack (Toys, folder containing vaccine records, pedigree...etc.) BAER/CAER testing One month complimentary Trupanion insurance Lifetime breeder support Temperament scoring and training recommendations specific to your puppy. Deposits are not taken until puppies are 2 weeks old, deposits are applied to the final purchase price of the puppy. Deposits are nonrefundable, as they are payment for our time processing applications and time spent intentionally matching you to the puppy most suited to your lifestyle."
Contract & health guarantee
Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Taylor.
Breeder's location
Meet in Village Of Lakewood, IL
612 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Chicago O'Hare Airport
584 miles away
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Meet in Chicago, IL
568 miles away
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More about Taylor
Club memberships
Taylor is a member of Border Collie Society of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified.
Taylor has been a member of Good Dog for 8 months
Taylor was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Taylor’s links
Taylor is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bellamour 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 health testing
Excellent level
Bellamour 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Dentition, Shoulder Osteochondrosis, Spine (OFA, FCI), 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.
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).
