By Design Farm

Jessica G.

Breeder of Border Collies

  • Readstown, WI

Meet the breeder

I'm Jessica G., the breeder behind By Design Farm located in Readstown, WI. We raise working bred, health tested, ABCA Border Collies. Our puppies are born and raised in our home with our young family. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families. We strive to provide each of our puppies and their families with a truly positive experience!

Q. & A. with Jessica

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We come from farming families and raising animals has been a part of our lives from a young age. I have always had a passion for babies and reproduction. I have a bachelor's degree in Animal Science with an emphasis on large animal reproduction. We had fixed dogs all our lives until we got our Border Collie female. We developed a passion for the breed and are proud to share them with others.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our puppies are born and raised in our home. We start them with ENS and they are a part of our home and family during their time with us. They also get daily time outside exploring the yard and farm. They all see our vet for health checks. Our pups tend to be very confident and well socialized. We do everything we can to give them their best start and prepare them to excel in their homes with their families.

  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    Our 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 puppies include tri-color, blue merle, red merle, black, red, white and blue merle, white and red, and white and red merle. 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 Jessica

Jessica 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 $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The deposit, which is non-refundable, reserves a puppy and gives you a spot on our pick list. Picks are made in order of deposit received once the puppies are around 4 weeks of age. Deposits made before 4 weeks of age do not guarantee a particular individual puppy, only that your place is held on the waiting list. Once puppies are old enough for picks to be made, then you will choose your specific puppy from those available at your place in line. While deposits are non-refundable, they do not expire. If you do not choose from the available pups or need to wait, you will roll your deposit up to our next litter. Price includes a puppy raised in our home, dewormed, vaccinated, flea/tick preventative, vet health check, full ABCA registration, an 8 lb bag of their puppy food, a puppy gift bag, and lifetime breeder support. A deposit reserves a puppy and gives you a spot on our pick list.”

Contract & health guarantee

Jessica 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 Jessica 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 Jessica 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
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Readstown, WI

4364 miles away

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More about Jessica

  • Jessica has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years

    Jessica was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Jessica’s links

Jessica is a trusted Good Dog breeder

By Design 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

By Design 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.

  • 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.

  • Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome, Cohen Syndrome (TNS), DNA Disease Panel, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS CUBN Exon 53), Border Collie Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Sensory Neuropathy, Border Collie Type (SN), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Border Collie Type

    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 Jessica to bring home their puppies.

  • Clara E.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2024

      • +4

    Jessica is an awesome breeder. I appreciate how clearly she communicates and is always available for questions. She did a wonderful job updating us on our puppy and was genuinely excited to help bring a puppy into my life. She also does an excellent job keeping track of the vet records. It is evident that Jessica loves dogs, is extremely knowledgeable about them, and is eager to share her joy with others. I highly recommend her to any other people looking for border collie puppies.

  • Ally L.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2023

      • +5

    By Design Farm was informative, friendly, and professional every step along the way. We loved the weekly updates, and couldn’t wait to bring our little Puzzle home! She has thrived with so much personality and brings so much life and joy to our home!

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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