Cross Creek
- Ashford, CT
- Responds within a few hours
Upcoming litters
Planned Border Collie litter
Due Jan. 2027
Meet the breeder
I'm Nick I., the breeder behind Cross Creek located in Ashford, CT. We offer family raised health tested dogs well suited to being loved family pets, companions, or dog sport prospects. Our dogs are family first and we raise them in our home with our 2 young kids. We put a focus on health and structural conformation as well as temperament. We strive for our Border Collies to be well adjusted with medium drive and a good off switch.
Q. & A. with Nick
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 black and white, blue merle, black, gold, white and blue merle, 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.
Brandy
Went homeFemale
Rusty
Went homeMale
Bingo
Went homeFemale
Radley
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Nick
Nick has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Nick partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.
“Puppies are matched with their new homes between 6-8 weeks after temperament and structure can be accurately assessed. We like to ensure puppies are the right fit for your home. ”
Price
“The price includes limited AKC registration, up to date vaccines, guarantee, and deworming. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color or gender.”
Contract & health guarantee
Nick 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 Nick 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 Nick 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
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nick.
Breeder's location
Meet in Ashford, CT
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bradley Airport
Meet in Cranston, RI
More about Nick
Nick has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Nick was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Nick is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Cross Creek 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
Opal, mom
Border Collie
About Opal
Opal is a very sweet and driven dog. She has a fantastic off switch and is not destructive. Opal has excelled in AKC conformation, and has started dabbling in fastcat & herding.
Great health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Fynn, dad
Border Collie
About Fynn
Fynn is a big goofy loving dog. He’s a confident and levelheaded dog who absolutely lives for a good game of fetch, but also does well in herding. He is great with kids, cats, and farm animals alike. Fynn has a fantastic off switch and is just as happy relaxing on the couch as he is on a hike.
Great health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Artemis, mom
Border Collie
About Artemis
Artemis absolutely loves people and is a very sweet dog. She’s good natured around children and other animals, has a good herding instinct but not an overly intense drive. In the house she’s very relaxed and settles very easily, but is always happy to go outside for a hike or a good game of fetch.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Cross Creek 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
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).
