Bordercollieblues
- Keller, TX
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Expected Border Collie litter
Due Mar. 2026
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.
Bashful
Went homeMale
Sleepy
Went homeMale
Sneezy
Went homeMale
Pounce
Went homeMale
Soar
Went homeMale
Leap
Went homeMale
Spring
Went homeFemale
Rise
Went homeFemale
Boing
Went homeMale
Surge
Went homeMale
Skip
Went homeMale
Yo-yo
Went homeFemale
Drizzle
Went homeFemale
Sprinkle
Went homeFemale
Smidge
Went homeFemale
Dash
Went homeMale
Dollup aka Dolly
Went homeFemale
Klingon
Went homeMale
Kirk
Went homeMale
Kahn
Went homeMale
Rayna
Went homeFemale
Uhura
Went homeFemale
Bones
Went homeMale
Tribbles
Went homeFemale
Scotty
Went homeMale
Spock
Went homeMale
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
"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.
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
- AKC registration
- 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 over 2 years
Susan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
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
Susan A.
Litter update on 30 Jan. •…The Miracle Gift Litter turned eight weeks on Jan 28. Checkers aka Gold will be leaving this weekend and Myrrh the following weekend. Frankie aka Frankincense had a home but it simply was not good timing for the family right now so we are hoping to find this sweet boy a home soon.
Kai and Nyx's litter
Susan A.
Litter update on 25 Jan. •…Puppies are seven plus weeks and start leaving next weekend. A bit tired of their inside play zone with the weather so they got a ten minute introduction to Texas winter 🐾🩷🐾
Kai and Nyx's litter
Susan A.
Litter update on 17 Jan. •…These three pups are now six weeks old. First puppy vaccines and second deworming done! Early potty training going on and continued socialization and fun play time!!!
Kai and Nyx's litter
Susan A.
Program update on 02 Jan. •…Our Miracle Gift litter is now four weeks and two days and thriving. They are on mash and weaning and have started getting to go outside for socialization and beginning the potty training process. These next few weeks are the best weeks as they continue to grow, learn and conquer puppy fears.
Susan A.
Litter update on 25 Dec. 2025 •…Our Christmas Miracle Litter are three weeks old today. They opened eyes early last week and are walking and having playful interactions with each other. They started mash yesterday and are growing and thriving.
Kai and Nyx's litter
Susan A.
Litter update on 09 Sept. 2025 •…The Star Wars litter is almost seven weeks old. First baths today and well check with our vet tomorrow. I cannot believe these babies will start leaving next week but so excited for their new families. Bath led straight into immediate nap time. So exhausting 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Kai and Demi's litter
Susan A.
Litter update on 28 Aug. 2025 •…The Star Wars litter are five weeks old today. We enjoyed a short trip to the park for a photo shoot. All did amazing on the car idea this week they will transition from mash to having their food soaked in water for the next week. Potty training is in full swing and your babies are active and playful. Socialization is also a main focus and they are doing amazing!!!!
Kai and Demi's litter
Susan A.
Litter update on 21 Aug. 2025 •…A little behind on my Star Wars litter update!!!! They are doing amazing on mash and yesterday got to go outside to their outdoor play zone for the first time and they will get to go out three times a day to eat and learn to potty in the grass. This is also exposes them to many new noises, scents and people that stop to play with them…conquering early puppy fears. Usually the first days the pups are a bit timid but not this crew!!!!!
Kai and Demi's litter
Susan A.
Litter update on 17 Aug. 2025 •…The Star Wars litter is 3+ weeks and have started mash and moved into their bigger play area. More toys will be added as they learn to potty more on the wee patches and not everywhere lol. That will happen within the next week, as well as, conquering the slide!!! They are already enjoying the cat tunnel and pulling the toys in there everywhere.
Kai and Demi's litter
Susan A.
Litter update on 09 Aug. 2025 •…Hi sorry for the delay in the Star Wars litter’s two week update. Yoda decided to open his eyes later than the others lol. He has his own personal timeline. 🤣🤣. All eyes and ears are now open and they are responding to visual and audio stimuli. The army crawl of the past week has now changed to the wobble walk. Now the fun begins 🐾💗🐾
Kai and Demi's litter
Parent dogs
Nyx, mom
Border Collie
About Nyx
Black and white, AKC and full panel clear on all genetic testing. Carries dilute and ee red and when matched with Kai produces black and white, Tri, Saddleback and Gold and white puppies.
Kai, dad
Border Collie
About Kai
Blue Tri Saddleback. Dual Registered ABCA and AKC. ky/ky and full panel clear on all genetic testing.
Demi, mom
Border Collie
About Demi
Blue Merle female, ABCA registered and clear on all genetic testing except is a carrier for EOD. Carries dilute.
Journey, mom
Border Collie
About Journey
Blue Merle female Border Collie , KB/KB and full panel clear on all genetic testing. ABCA registered.
Parent health 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.
MMMelissa 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!
