I'm Jennifer C., the breeder behind Bluewater Border Collies located in Westport, CT. I take pride in breeding top-quality Border Collies and I strive for perfection in confirmation, temperament, and health. I strive to improve the line with each generation by seeking out complementary traits in compatible puppy parents. I work hard and I take great pride in my breeding program.
Q. & A. with Jennifer
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love with a border collie named Indy I witnessed in Central Park -- he was amazing. I grew up with Shelties which have some similarities. Border collies are so smart, intuitive, compassionate and athletic in a fairly compact body - and just simply gorgeous creatures. I am passionate about the breed, especially breeding for grounded personality that can wind up but also wind down.
What makes your program special?
I imported Zaira from top breeder Clan Abby in NZ when she was 8 weeks old. I later bred her to GCHP Majestic Elite Clever Endeavor PT, one of the border collie show dogs of all time. I have to bitches from that litter. Beautiful dogs with beautiful temperaments.
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 blue merle, blue, 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.
Zuc
Went home
Male
Plum
Went home
Female
Bean
Went home
Male
Jasper
Went home
Male
Sabrina
Went home
Female
Tabitha
Went home
Female
Giles
Went home
Male
Casper
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Jennifer
Jennifer 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
Puppy prices include a $500 deposit and between $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes AKC registration, deworming, and puppy vaccinations. Refundable only if I do not have a suitable puppy — see contract.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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 Jennifer directly.
Bluewater 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
Gidget aka Smidge, mom
Border Collie
About Gidget aka Smidge
Gidget aka Smidge is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jennifer decided to make her part of their program. Jennifer 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.
Captain, dad
Border Collie
About Captain
Captain is a male Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jennifer decided to make him part of their program. Jennifer 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.
Birdie, mom
Border Collie
About Birdie
Beautiful, soft-natured, extremely athletic, loving and very smart pup. Just earned her AKC Championship and does agility for fun.
Tallulah or Lula, mom
Border Collie
About Tallulah or Lula
Tallulah or Lula is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jennifer decided to make her part of their program. Jennifer 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.
Mighty, mom
Border Collie
About Mighty
Mighty is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jennifer decided to make her part of their program. Jennifer 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Bluewater 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.
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).