High Drive Border Collies
Meet the breeder
I'm Dakotah E., the breeder behind High Drive Border Collies located in Obrien, FL. Each of our dogs has brought so much happiness to us throughout their lives. We want to do our part to produce wonderful, healthy dogs that can bring other people joy as well, and we strive to provide each of our puppies with loving homes where they can live happy lives.
Q. & A. with Dakotah
Why did you start breeding?
I started helping in my family's breeding program 15 years ago. I am lucky enough to begin this journey on my own.What makes your program special?
I am able to produce high drive, energetic and well built dogs for sport and working homes. The pups produced at High Drive Border Collies are suitable for pet homes with proper training, provided to you by our own programs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are white ticked. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Dakotah
Dakotah 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 between $600 - $850 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes ABCA registration, first vaccines, deworming, microchipping and necessary training. This deposit guarantees your puppy's registration, microchip and placement for your home.”
Contract & health guarantee
Dakotah 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 Dakotah 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 Dakotah 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 Dakotah.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Obrien, FL
695 miles away
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More about Dakotah
Dakotah has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Dakotah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Dakotah is a trusted Good Dog breeder
High Drive 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
Maia, mom
Border Collie
About Maia
Black and White Black Sheep's Head pattern on Right Side
Zephyr, dad
Border Collie
About Zephyr
Piebald, moderate ticking, medium/rough coat.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
High Drive 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 (Preliminary)
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.
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), 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).
