Blue Ridge Mountain Border Collies
Meet the breeder
I'm Kathleen D., the breeder behind Blue Ridge Mountain Border Collies located in Virginia. We are proud to offer our beautiful Border Collie puppies to loving homes! Our dogs are healthy and have great temperaments. Our dogs are members of our family and are right by our side for daily life. Our experience with them inspired us to share their affectionate personalities with other loving families!
Q. & A. with Kathleen
Why did you start breeding?
Many years ago I bred German Shepherds. After my last GSD passed away I stopped breeding. Other breeds I have had over the years include Toy Poodles, Labrador Retrievers, and now Border Collies. Fiona is the sweetest dog, and with the help of my granddaughter I am back to selectively breeding. The joys of genetics and puppies are unlike anything else.What makes your program special?
My breeding program consists of a team made up by my family, my veterinarian, and me. You will seldom find a heartier bunch of folks with all of the dog's best interests in mind.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have rough coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Kathleen
Kathleen 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 of the puppy covers the costs associated with breeding and includes first vaccines, health guarantee, ABCA registration, and microchipping.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kathleen 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 Kathleen 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 Kathleen 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
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 Kathleen.
Breeder's location
Meet in Virginia
14 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Washington Dulles Airport
6 miles away
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More about Kathleen
Kathleen has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Kathleen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Kathleen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Blue Ridge Mountain 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
Good level
Blue Ridge Mountain 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.
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Border Collie Type, Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Full Embark Panel, 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).
