Boles Family Farm
- Holton, IN
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Leslie B., the breeder behind Boles Family Farm located in Holton, IN. Our dogs are bred to work and promote their breeds. We strive to raise high quality puppies that best represent their breeds. Service dogs, farm dogs, and pets.
Q. & A. with Leslie
Why did you start breeding?
My family has raised dogs since 1909 on our family farm. We love our breeds and want to maintain the best we can for future generations.What makes your program special?
The quality care we give. We also keep up with all our families. We have private groups for them to share pictures and stories. As well as reunions every year for those that want to attend. Our puppies leave with 8lbs puppy food, toys, blanket, bowls, toy basket, and house training tips. So our families can go home and enjoy their puppy.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Border Collie puppies include smooth and rough coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Teddy Roosevelt Terrier puppies include sable and white, red and white, chocolate and white, and black and white. Border Collie puppies include tri-color, blue merle, red merle, red, white and blue merle, and 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.
Blue Merle
ReservedMale
Black Tri Male #1
Went homeMale
Black & White Male #2
Went homeMale
Black Tri Female #2
Went homeFemale
Bipee
Went homeFemale
Black Tri Male
Went homeMale
Black Tri Male
Went homeMale
Sold
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Leslie
Leslie 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Registration, puppy starter kit, and microchip are included in the price of the puppy. $300 Non refundable deposit to hold pup of choice. With balance due at pickup. . Registration, puppy starter kit, and microchip are included in the price of the puppy. $300 Non refundable deposit to hold pup of choice. With balance due at pickup.”
Contract & health guarantee
Leslie 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 Leslie 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 Leslie directly.
Always communicate and pay on Good Dog.Learn more
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
- Microchip
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Leslie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Holton, IN
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
Meet in Chicago, IL
More about Leslie
Club memberships
Leslie is a member of United Teddy Roosevelt Terrier Club of America .
Leslie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Leslie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Leslie’s links
Leslie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Boles Family Farm 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
All breeds
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Border Collie
Grizz, mom
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
About Grizz
Grizz is a very loyal dog, she sticks close to her momma. Sleeps in bed and follows everywhere. She loves the attention and laying on the porch to soak up the sun.
Great health testing
Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +3 more.Terk, dad
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
About Terk
Terk is very outgoing, loves popcorn and watching TV with his human. Terk can be found exploring the farm, pestering the old border collie and keeping the geese in line.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), +4 more.Dally, mom
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
About Dally
Dally is a very sweet loyal dog. Dally is laid back but protective. She loves to be outside hunting and playing with the other dogs.
Jubilee, mom
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
About Jubilee
Jubilee is a very active girl. She loves her momma and is very protective of her. Jubilee rides the tractor with her and helps with chores around the farm. Jubilee loves to hunt varmints around the farm and woods.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), +4 more.Quinn, mom
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
About Quinn
Quinn is a gorgeous blue merle with blue eyes. She loves people and loves to lay flat like a pancake!
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), +4 more.Rugby, dad
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
About Rugby
Rugby is a very outgoing dog that loves his people. Rugby is a stocky little man.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Primary Lens Luxation (PLL), +3 more.Pepper, mom
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
About Pepper
Pepper loves to be out hunting and exploring, when in side she loves to cuddle on the couch and eat popcorn. She is a very spoiled little lady.
Bigs, dad
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
About Bigs
Bigs is a very lively character. He loves to explore, hunt and snuggle. He is a very stocky 8lbs. AKC registered, health tested Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Reese, mom
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
About Reese
Reese is a female Teddy Roosevelt Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Leslie decided to make her part of their program. Leslie 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.
Dutchess, mom
Border Collie
About Dutchess
Dutchess is a very high energy working livestock dog. We use her on our sheep. Dutchess is very focused and moves sheep with ease. Dutchess is retiring after this litter. We have a daughter and a son we have kept. Beautiful dogs that are very focused on working.
Great health testing
Patellar Luxation, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), +6 more.Merlin, dad
Border Collie
About Merlin
Merlin is a very energetic dog. He loves attention and to play in the yard. He loves to do agility and tricks with our son who owns him. Merlin is retiring! This is his last litter. His past pups: Herding, Agility, Dock Diving, Frisbee, Medical Service Dogs. Well-rounded trainable pups.
Uploaded health tests
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +4 more.Monty, dad
Border Collie
About Monty
Monty is a male Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Leslie decided to make him part of their program. Leslie 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.
Good health testing
Patellar Luxation, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), +5 more.Angel, mom
Border Collie
About Angel
Angel is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Leslie decided to make her part of their program. Leslie 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.
Great health testing
Patellar Luxation, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), +2 more.Fish, mom
Border Collie
About Fish
Fish is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Leslie decided to make her part of their program. Leslie 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.
Good health testing
Patellar Luxation, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +4 more.Azita, mom
Border Collie
About Azita
Azita is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Leslie decided to make her part of their program. Leslie 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.
Good health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Border Collie
Teddy Roosevelt Terrier
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Boles Family Farm 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.
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS CUBN Exon 53), Border Collie Type, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Sensory Neuropathy, Border Collie Type (SN), Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome, Cohen Syndrome (TNS)
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).
