Embrace Border Collies
Meet the breeder
I'm Donna L., the breeder behind Embrace Border Collies located in California. I breed for structure and a sound temperament. I breed a dog that can do what it was breed for and also one you can live with. I carefully choose the sire and dam in order to produce the best quality possible. I strive to make sure every owner has the ability to get the very best out of their puppy.
Q. & A. with Donna
Why did you start breeding?
I have always had a passion for animals and their well being since I was a small child.What makes your program special?
I'm not the type of breeder that will just sell you a dog and you never hear from them again. You are taking a member of our family, so, you will hear from me and I will always be here for any questions you may have. I am a purposeful breeder who plans well in advance for every breeding I do.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have rough coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Donna
Donna 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
Connect with Donna to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Donna 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 Donna 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 Donna 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 Donna.
Breeder’s location
Meet in California
2272 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at LAX
2282 miles away
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More about Donna
Club memberships
Donna is a member of Border Collie Society of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC breeder of Merit Bronze , Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Donna has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Donna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Donna’s links
Donna is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Embrace 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Embrace 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.
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.
Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Optimal Selection Genetic Disease Analysis (180+ Diseases), Full Embark Panel, Animal Genetics 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).
