Helios Border Collies
Meet the breeder
I'm Riley H., the breeder behind Helios Border Collies located in Ritzville, WA. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and ability. We strive to produce beautiful and versatile beloved companions. We just adore this breed and can't wait to share our love for them with you! We are passionate breeders and are dedicated to maintaining responsible breeding practices. We do all that we can to make sure our pups get the best care and go to the best homes!
Q. & A. with Riley
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Blue Merle Boy
Went homeMale
Red Merle Boy
Went homeMale
Red Merle Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Gold Girl
Went homeFemale
Gold Boy
Went homeMale
Red Merle Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Black Girl
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Riley
Riley 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and between $650 - $1,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Riley 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 Riley 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 Riley 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
- 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
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Riley.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Ritzville, WA
2112 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Spokane Airport (Geiger Field)
2073 miles away
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More about Riley
Riley has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Riley was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Riley’s links
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Riley is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Helios 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
Edison, dad
Border Collie
About Edison
Edison is a male Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Riley decided to make him part of their program. Riley 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Helios 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.
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).
