Dahlia Lane Border Collies and Exotic Flat Coated Retrievers

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Alison U.

Breeder of Border Collies and Flat-Coated Retrievers

  • Medina, OH ·
  • Responds within a few days

Upcoming litters

Goose

Planned Flat-Coated Retriever litter

Due Oct. 2026

Ready Dec. 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Alison U., the breeder behind Dahlia Lane Border Collies and Exotic Flat Coated Retrievers located in Medina, OH. We’re devoted to ensuring there are healthy puppies for others to enjoy and we do so by responsibly growing this incredible breed. Matching each family with the right puppy is the key to our success and yours. We are honored to bring another member of the family into your life!

Q. & A. with Alison

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We do agility and other dog sports and people were amazed that our dogs are so calm but preformed so well. We realized we have something special and people were and are interested to have a dog that is active and wants to go but also will go lay down when you are not active. We have had people come back and get a 2 or 3 dog from us and now the children are coming back to get a dog also.

  • What makes your program special?

    We are selecting and breeding for dogs that will be calm. They will want to go out and do agility, play fetch go for a run but then come in the house and lay down. Yes, they need exercise and activity but do not have to be constantly busy. We want laid back dogs that a person can live with in the house they live with us! We train and title our dogs to help select the best genetics to pass on.

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

    Our Border Collie puppies have smooth coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

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

    Our Border Collie puppies include tri-color and 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.

Getting a puppy from Alison

Alison 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.

Alison 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.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 refundable deposit and between $2,300 - $2,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price covers AKC Limited Registration, vet check, hearing check, eye check, puppy evaluation from professional trainer. Our support throughout the puppy life. Puppies are all the same price. We rarely sell AKC full registration.”

Contract & health guarantee

Alison 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 Alison 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 Alison directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • 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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Initial potty training
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Medina, OH

273 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Akron-Canton Airport

247 miles away

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More about Alison

  • Club memberships

    Alison is a member of Border Collie Society of America and Flat Coated Retriever Society of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Alison has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years

    Alison was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Alison’s links

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Alison is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Dahlia Lane Border Collies and Exotic Flat Coated Retrievers 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

Parent dogs

All breeds

Flat-Coated Retriever

Border Collie

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Dahlia Lane Border Collies and Exotic Flat Coated Retrievers 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered)

    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.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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).

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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.

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