Ensemble Border Collies
Meet the breeder
I'm Taila B., the breeder behind Ensemble Border Collies located in Haysville, KS. Our dogs are bred for temperament, health, structure, and athleticism. My goal is to breed a structurally sound Border Collie that can easily finish in a conformation ring and move effortlessly while also being able to work in any field required of them.
Q. & A. with Taila
Why did you start breeding?
After I got my first Border Collie I knew eventually I wanted to get into breeding. She was unhealthy because of lack of health testing and knowledge. From then on I started my journey to research and discover what my type was and what my goal was. It took me 10 years before I had my first litter and I breed sparingly.What makes your program special?
My Border Collies excel in conformation and sports. They are able to move fluidly and earn their Championship titles in multiple venues, they are also athletes who have a will to work and please.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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Echo
Went homeMale
Indie
Went homeFemale
Flare
Went homeFemale
Wisp
Went homeFemale
Lux
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Taila
Taila 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
“AKC registration with the option for UKC registration. First round of shots - optional microchip. 2 year health guarantee. The knowledge of the pedigree behind each dog. No deposit is required to be on the waitlist. I place puppies based on the best fit for the type of lifestyle I feel the applicant has. Once you have been selected for a puppy then we can work out payment details.”
Contract & health guarantee
Taila 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 Taila 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 Taila directly.
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 Taila.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Haysville, KS
1081 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Kansas City Airport (was Mid-Continent )
922 miles away
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More about Taila
Club memberships
Taila is a member of Border Collie Society of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Puppy Culture Breeder, CHIC Certified.
Taila has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Taila was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Taila is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ensemble 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
Indie, mom
Border Collie
About Indie
Indie is a female Border Collie over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Taila decided to make her part of their program. Taila 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.
Excellent health testing
DNA Repository, DNA Disease Panel, +5 more.
Medley, mom
Border Collie
About Medley
Medley as a person is very vocal and full of spunk. She's very sweet, loves everyone and lives in harmony with 4 other dogs and 3 cats, one of whom is one of her best playmates. She has an intensity level of 200% and loves to do anything that involves play or training. Training wise, she is over the top and wild with toys but is more calculated and intense with treats. She's been an excellent conformation dog so far, giving her best and taking it very seriously for such a young dog. Disc and tug are her favorite sports right now and she's starting to really enjoy agility training as well. As a puppy she needed proper introductions to new places/dogs but warmed up very quickly. As she's matured she is not phased by new situations. She's going to be an excellent sports dog and has beautiful structure. She has a very strong front, lovely angulation and placement. Her rear is also lovely, though not quite as nice as her front. She lacks slightly in her turn of stifle and I'd like to see her hocks let down just a little more. She moves like a dream: swift, fluid, and effortlessly. Nice reach in her shoulder and drive behind her. She ends up with a lovely toe to toe silhouette. She has beautiful head structure and shape. Her ears set perfectly. Overall I'm very happy with her expression. I feel Medley embodies the border collie ideal very well: an athlete with a level head and passion to work for her owner while also being flashy and beautiful.
Great health testing
Hyperuricosuria (HUU), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, +15 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Ensemble 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Wisdom Panel, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).
