Border Collie dei Fanelli

Vanessa F.

Breeder of Border Collies

Meet the breeder

I'm Vanessa F., the breeder behind Border Collie dei Fanelli located in Austin, TX. We are proud to offer our high-quality sport puppies to loving sport homes. We are a selective breeding program that focuses on temperament and the overall well-being of our dogs. We breed to produce athletic and healthy puppies that can continue to thrive in their forever homes.

Q. & A. with Vanessa

Why did you start breeding?
I am currently breeding only my sports dogs after evaluating their temperament and their qualities. I strive to produce healthy and athletic puppies that can be successful in their forever homes.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Diamond
Went home
Female
Ametista
Went home
Female
Smeraldo
Went home
Male
Eye of the Tiger
Went home
Male
Giada
Went home
Female
Acquamarina
Went home
Female
Rubino
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Vanessa

Vanessa 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 $500 deposit and $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes a 7 days health guarantee and ABCA registration. ABCA registration can be transferred to AKC. All of our puppies are the same price, regardless of color. Once puppies are born, I will ask for a $500 deposti. Deposits are non-refundable, but can be transferred to another litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Vanessa 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 Vanessa 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 Vanessa 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
- 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
  - Initial potty training
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Food & treats
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Austin, TX

1302 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Austin–Bergstrom Airport

1296 miles away

More about Vanessa

Club memberships
Vanessa is a member of K9xPress, Flying Disc Dogs of Texas, ABCA, and AKC.
Certifications & recognitions
Disc Dog Trainer, Canine Nutritionist, Associate Dog Trainer.
Vanessa has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Vanessa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Vanessa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Border Collie dei Fanelli 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

Levy, dad
Border Collie
About Levy
Levy is a male Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Vanessa decided to make him part of their program. Vanessa 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.
Excellent health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Shoulder Osteochondrosis, +2 more.
Stella, mom
Border Collie
About Stella
Stella is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Vanessa decided to make her part of their program. Vanessa 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
DNA Disease Panel, Shoulder Osteochondrosis, +1 more.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Border Collie dei Fanelli 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.
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).