Higher Goals Border Collies
- Maryland · 50 miles away
Meet the breeder
I'm Erica A., the breeder behind Higher Goals Border Collies located in Maryland. We raise our puppies with total care and attention so they can become well-socialized and loving additions to their forever homes. Our focus is to produce the best dogs of the highest quality so that other families can also enjoy the love of a dog. These dogs have proven to be wonderful companions in our lives. It is a privilege to be able to share that love and friendship with others through responsible breeding.
Q. & A. with Erica
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include smooth and rough coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include tri-color, blue merle, and red merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Missis
Went homeFemale
Pongo
Went homeMale
Jewel
Went homeFemale
Jasper
Went homeMale
Perdita
Went homeFemale
Penny
Went homeFemale
Purdy
Went homeFemale
Purple Collar
Went homeFemale
Pink Collar
Went homeFemale
Yellow Collar
Went homeMale
Red Collar
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Erica
Erica has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
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
“The price includes ABCA Registration, first set of shots, vet visit, and worming.”
Contract & health guarantee
Erica 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 Erica 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 Erica 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 Erica.
Breeder's location
Meet in Maryland
50 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Baltimore/Washington Airport
44 miles away
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More about Erica
Erica has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Erica was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Erica is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Higher Goals 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
Litter and program updates
- EA
Erica A.
Program update on 18 July 2025 •2 boys ready to go now
Parent dogs
Ruby, mom
Border Collie
About Ruby
Ruby is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Erica decided to make her part of their program. Erica 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
Good level
Higher Goals 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.
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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Erica to bring home their puppies.
Rachele D.
Verified owner · Sept. 2023
Higher Goals Border Collies was very responsive to all questions and arrangements for pick-up. Trixie is a sweet, fun-loving girl.
