HC Kennels
- Hubbard, IA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Martin S., the breeder behind HC Kennels located in Hubbard, IA. Its our pleasure to connect you and your furry family member! We take health, socialization and, modern puppy breeding practices very seriously. We strive to be knowledgable, accommodating, and helpful to all of our buyers. We love all of our pups and make sure to find the perfect home for all of them.
Q. & A. with Martin
Why did you start breeding?
I started to look for replacements for my stock dogs, and could not find anything that fit the bill. So I started on a quest to produce an awesome Border Collie myself.What makes your program special?
My goal is to raise the best dog ever to join your family. They are willing to work for you, love to play with you, able to shut it down and hangout with you. Our dogs are easy on the eyes and athletic enough for any game. We put an emphasis on temperament so everyone is comfortable around them.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Nova
Went homeFemale
Tito
Went homeMale
Buck
Went homeMale
Axel
Went homeMale
Creasy Bear
Went homeFemale
Pepper
Went homeMale
Tripp
Went homeMale
Ace
Went homeMale
Jetta
Went homeFemale
Gadget
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
#4
Went homeMale
River
Went homeMale
#6
Went homeFemale
#3
Went homeMale
Ruby
Went homeFemale
#1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Martin
Martin 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and $1,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Deposits are non-refundable, except in the event the puppy should die while in the care of the Seller. In this event, Buyer may have choice of another puppy of equal purchase price, or may choose to have the deposit refunded. If an acceptable puppy is not available in this litter, Buyer reserves the right to use his deposit on a future litter within an 18 month time period.”
Contract & health guarantee
Martin 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 Martin 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 Martin 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 Martin.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hubbard, IA
4511 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Des Moines Airport
4562 miles away
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More about Martin
Club memberships
Martin is a member of ABCA.
Martin has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Martin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Martin’s links
Martin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
HC Kennels 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
Camo, dad
Border Collie
About Camo
Camo is a male Border Collie over 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Martin decided to make him part of their program. Martin 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.
Great health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Raya, mom
Border Collie
About Raya
Raya is a female Border Collie over 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Martin decided to make her part of their program. Martin 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.
Great health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Sophie, mom
Border Collie
About Sophie
Sophie is a female Border Collie over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Martin decided to make her part of their program. Martin 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.
Great health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Ali, mom
Border Collie
About Ali
Ali is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Martin decided to make her part of their program. Martin 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.
Great health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Dallas, dad
Border Collie
About Dallas
Dallas is a male Border Collie about 14 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Martin decided to make him part of their program. Martin 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.
Great health testing
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
HC Kennels 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.
Brucellosis
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 Canine Genetic Breeding Analysis, 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).
