I'm Sylvia P., the breeder behind ☘️ Clover Leaf’s Border Collies located in Barnstead, NH. I offer exquisite Border Collie puppies with a focus on health, temperament, conformation, and drive. My puppies are lovingly raised in my home as beloved members of my family so that I can adequately prepare them to make wonderful additions to yours! I truly love my dogs and what I do!
Q. & A. with Sylvia
Why did you start breeding?
My love for Border Collies inspired the start of my program. I want to do my part to better the breed while also placing emphasis on producing puppies of superior health, temperament, structure, and drive. While many of my puppies can have the potential to make exceptional sport prospects, all of them make excellent family dogs and lifelong friends!
What makes your program special?
I am a premier breeder of Border Collies with a focus on quality over quantity. I am very conscious about who I rehome my puppies to and always ensure that each one goes to the best home possible complementary to its personality and ability. I do everything I can to ensure my puppies have what they need to develop into healthy and happy dogs. In my breeding program, good health and temperament are essential, and cuteness and love are guaranteed!
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 are white and red. 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.
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Bandit
Went home
Female
Panda
Went home
Female
Half n Half
Went home
Female
Spice
Went home
Female
Frodo
Went home
Male
Finch
Went home
Female
Fern
Went home
Female
Pippin
Went home
Male
Samwise
Went home
Male
Merywether
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Sylvia
Sylvia 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Sylvia 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 Sylvia 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 Sylvia directly.
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
Initial potty training
Puppy starter kit
Toys
Food & treats
Basic obedience & manners
AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sylvia.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Barnstead, NH
437 miles away
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More about Sylvia
Sylvia has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Sylvia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Sylvia is a trusted Good Dog breeder
☘️ Clover Leaf’s 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
Litter and program updates
Sylvia P.
Program update on 25 Sept. •
Two beautiful little girls still looking for their new families 💞💞
Parent dogs
Cricket, mom
Border Collie
About Cricket
Cricket is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sylvia decided to make her part of their program. Sylvia 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.
Finch, dad
Border Collie
About Finch
Finch is a male Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sylvia decided to make him part of their program. Sylvia 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.
Fergus, dad
Border Collie
About Fergus
Fergus is a very sweet and happy boy. He enjoys chasing the four wheeler and running the river after the boat! He has a great off switch while in the house as well
Sunshine, mom
Border Collie
About Sunshine
Sunshine 🌞 has the best temperament I have seen in a long time! My kids adore her and she loves them too very happy and easy keeper
Elvis, dad
Border Collie
About Elvis
Elvis is a male Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sylvia decided to make him part of their program. Sylvia 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.
Merida, mom
Border Collie
About Merida
Merida is my love bug! Very low maintenance likes to spend time with her people being wherever they are. She has done Therapy, CGC, trick, and handling classes.
Clover, mom
Border Collie
About Clover
Miss Clover is my agility rockstar!!
She is very smart easy to train and has lots of drive with a great OFF switch when in the house. She gets along with everyone and everything!!
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
☘️ Clover Leaf’s 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.
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)
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).