Cates Border Collies
Meet the breeder
I'm Destiny C., the breeder behind Cates Border Collies located in Grapevine, TX. I raise honest, solid, healthy, well-rounded, intelligent, loving, athletic, medium-high drive dogs who will thrive and excel in all adventurous activities and lifestyles, sports and more! I am extremely passionate about these dogs and I’m careful to breed and raise puppies with the best policies!
Q. & A. with Destiny
Why did you start breeding?
It all started when I got my first border collie, T-Rex! When I got T-Rex I fell absolutely in love with the breed and all that they offer! They are super active, intelligent, agile, and are a very versatile breed! After a few years I decided that I wanted to provide other families with border collies just like T-Rex who could double as both their family best friend and competitive sport partner!What makes your program special?
My breeding program is special because I am extremely passionate about providing active families not only with healthy, happy, sound active pets that are ready for their next adventure, but also as their competitive sporting partner! I also do activities with my puppies such as Puppy Culture, Volhard Testing, Vaccinations, Dewormings, and more! I also share it all on social media platforms!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, blue merle, black, brindle, and white and blue 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.
Waddles
Went homeMale
Turbo
Went homeMale
Bamboo
Went homeMale
River
Went homeFemale
Serena
Went homeFemale
Slush
Went homeMale
Izzy
Went homeFemale
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Mustang (aka Noodles)
Went homeMale
Challenger, red collar.
Went homeMale
Corvette, orange collar.
Went homeMale
Bugatti, yellow collar.
Went homeMale
Skyline, blue collar.
Went homeFemale
Charger, green collar.
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Destiny
Destiny 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $300 - $800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price guarantees AKC or ABCA registration, 3-year health guarantee, vaccinations, de-worming, vet check before going home, and socialization. All of our puppies are the same price.”
Contract & health guarantee
Destiny 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 Destiny 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 Destiny 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Destiny.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Grapevine, TX
1171 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dallas Love Field
1162 miles away
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More about Destiny
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, Dog Agility Handler, Pet CPR & First Aid Certified, Professional Groomer, Dog Trainer.
Destiny has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Destiny was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Destiny is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Cates Border Collies 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
Rain, mom
Border Collie
About Rain
CBC'S Ripple Affect, aka Rain! Rain is AKC registered. She was born on October 14, 2023. She is currently growing up and is being trained obedience and being socialized, and getting ready to at least start barn hunt training lessons! Rain is a very active and athletic puppy with a high drive. She does have a good off switch. She loves to play disc, play fetch, go for walks, barn hunt lessons, and to go hiking and camping with us, and she loves learning new things! She is extremely smart! We have such big plans for our puppy Rain! Rain is health tested for known border collie issues/diseases and is an eaod carrier, but is clear on everything else! Rain is currently pending OFA health tests!
Good health testing
Optimal Selection Canine Genetic Breeding Analysis.
Ducky, mom
Border Collie
About Ducky
Ducky is my gorgeous black/white split faced female! She is super sweet with sound structure, a sound temperament, high toy drive, athleticism, and has an all around amazing disposition and characteristics! We absolutely just love and adore her for how amazing she is!
Great health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
T-Rex, dad
Border Collie
About T-Rex
T-Rex is now RETIRED. T-Rex is my handsome black/white rough coated male. He has been an honest dog with all around a great disposition, great personality and characteristics, good structure, sound temperament, high toy drive, has athleticism, and more. He has been and still is the best all around dog and we just absolutely love and adore him! T-Rex will live out the rest of his days here at home with me and enjoy all the stuff and things he loves to do! I love you T-Rex! You are the bestest boy! <3
Good health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific).
Charlie, dad
Border Collie
About Charlie
Charlie is my handsome black/brindle/white rough coated male. He is an honest dog with all around a great disposition, great personality and characteristics, good structure, sound temperament, high toy drive, has athleticism, and more. We absolutely love and adore Charlie, and can’t wait to see what he will bring to Cates Border Collies!
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Cates Border Collies 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.
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).
