Bordercollieblues

Susan A.

Breeder of Border Collies

  • Keller, TX

Meet the breeder

I'm Susan A., the breeder behind Bordercollieblues located in Keller, TX. We decided to start breeding to share the best possible puppies with excellent personalities, temperament, and most of all health! Our love for our dogs pushed us to begin breeding. We love to see the results of our efforts in the sweet, happy, and healthy puppies that we’re able to share with others. I am a retired nurse and all the love I poured into my patients has been poured into my dogs and puppies for the past ten plus years. All of my dogs have been tested through Optimum/Wisdom and are full panel clear. I use Puppy Culture, ENS and a high focus on socialization to help develop on/off switches with my border collie puppies. We work on conquering initial puppy fear stages. We also work on early potty training skills.

Q. & A. with Susan

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Oopsie litter, while going through chemo, that gave me a new passion and calling. I got some great mentors and learned from the best and combined their knowledge with my medical knowledge and compassion and love to truly produce the best puppies that I can.

  • What makes your program special?

    Because besides knowing that that these puppies are physically healthy is only the beginning. I use puppy culture, ENS, socialization and love to help conquer those initial puppy fears and help them find a balance between rest and play which helps forms a good on/off switch. They have a basic concept of potty training down when they leave. I also start a group text with all my new owners when all pups are homed. This helps them ask questions and bounce fantastic ideas off each other as well as getting to see their puppy’s littermates grow and change. Just because a puppy leaves me my owners know that I am always there 24/7 for them. When you develop a good on off switch and match a puppy and their drive with what the new owner is seeking it is a step towards success for both the puppy and the owners. I have puppies that went into sports, found their place on working ranches, became service and ESA dogs but most importantly became well loved members of many many families.

  • 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 tri-color, gold merle, lilac merle, slate merle, blue merle, red merle, black, blue, gold, lilac, red, saddleback sable, white and blue, white and blue merle, white and red merle, slate, and white and gold. 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.

Getting a puppy from Susan

Susan 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 deposit and between $900 - $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“This price includes puppy, well vet visit, immunizations, deworming, AKC or ABCA registration, contract and health guarantee. All dogs range between in general between 1200 and 1300 except the ee red or gold and whites and they are 1500.00. Typically not refundable unless there is a medical cause or reasonable justification. I take it situation by situation.”

Contract & health guarantee

Susan 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 Susan 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 Susan 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
    • Extras
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Keller, TX

1180 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at DFW

1171 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Susan can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Susan

  • Club memberships

    Susan is a member of ABCA and AKC.

  • Susan has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years

    Susan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Susan’s links

Susan is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Bordercollieblues 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Bordercollieblues 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.

  • Optimal Selection Genetic Disease Analysis (180+ Diseases), DNA Disease Panel, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Optimal Selection Canine Genetic Breeding Analysis

    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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Susan to bring home their puppies.

  • Donna B.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    I am so pleased that we found Susan. She has repoded to me very quickly and answered all my questions about my puppy, the breed, potential issues with training. She checks in regularly on his progress, vet appointments and any issues with training we may have. My little boy Ori is perfect. He is healthy, happy and super smart. We are very attached to him and him to us. I could not have asked for a better breeder.

    Brandon B.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Susan is a very responsible and responsive breeder. She was very helpful in the adoption process and her dogs have the best temperament. I cannot thank her enough for giving me my best friend.

    Jasmin A.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    She’s awesome communicator. The process of getting a new puppy was made so easy for me as a first time puppy owner other than the one that I grew up with. I had lots of first time dog owner type of questions and she was very responsive and welcome all the questions. Bella arrived very healthy and curious about her new home. She was everything that I expected and more! Love every moment with her🥰

  • Miranda W.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    Susan was so helpful on the whole process of selecting which puppy was best for us and our family! She is fantastic at communicating with you during the weeks you’re waiting for your new puppy and even after you take your puppy home. She’s quickly responsive with any questions or concerns with you may have. Not only is her response quick but it’s also educated and informative. We are so happy with our puppy, Sterling. He was well socialized when we got him and was even in the early stages of potty training. Susan was so helpful with tips and tricks once we got home to help us continue his potty training journey. I’ve already told my husband that if we were to ever get another border collie, she will be the one we go to for the next.

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    Melissa M.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    Susan was amazing! She was very responsive and answered all of my questions promptly and honestly. Would recommend to anyone looking for a Border Collie pup! Truly a breeder with integrity and heart. Our pup has truly been a blessing to us. A+++++

    Kimberly F.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    I was a little skeptical about going online to find a dog for our family. I reached out to Susan to inquire about our girl Jinx. She was so great to work with! Susan sent videos of the dogs along with updates. When I went to pick Jinx up, i knew exactly what to expect and what Susan was sending home to help Jinx get acquainted with her new home. She has continued to communicate with us during Jinx’s first month with us. I look forward to keeping Susan updated on our girl through the years. I’d absolutely get another dog from Susan again. It was a great experience!

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