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Contact Point Border Collies
- Fillmore, CA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Karen M., the breeder behind Contact Point Border Collies located in Fillmore, CA. Contact Point Border Collies are bred for excellent temperament, good health, drive, biddability, and natural working talent. We strive to produce dogs that will excel in any sporting venue. I'm proud to be the only Border Collie breeder to have attained the AKC Breeder of Merit Platinum ranking.
Q. & A. with Karen
Why did you start breeding?
I have a passion for dog sports. Border Collies excel in every sport, and once I got my first Border Collie, I knew I wanted to contribute more to the breed.What makes your program special?
My understanding of competitive dog sports has helped to form my vision of the Border Collie that I believe will excel in dog sports and has also fired my desire to produce great performance Border Collies.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, and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Grant
Went homeMale
Bogart
Went homeMale
Roswell
Went homeMale
Hatch
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Buzz
Went homeMale
Rumble
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Karen
Karen 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 refundable deposit and $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppy price includes AKC registration (non-breeding), 1st vaccine and microchip. Deposit is refunded if there is not a suitable puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Fillmore, CA
2298 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Hollywood Burbank Airport
2272 miles away
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More about Karen
Club memberships
Karen is a member of Border Collie Society of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Karen has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Contact Point 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
Dot, mom
Border Collie
About Dot
Dot is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Prim, mom
Border Collie
About Prim
Prim is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Hiccup, mom
Border Collie
About Hiccup
Hiccup is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Strike, dad
Border Collie
About Strike
Strike is a male Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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.
Gwyn, mom
Border Collie
About Gwyn
Gwyn is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Spud, dad
Border Collie
About Spud
Spud is a male Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Contact Point 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.
