I&A Border Collies
- Hesperus, CO
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Isaac D., the breeder behind I&A Border Collies located in Hesperus, CO. Hello! Here At I&A Border Collies, we raise healthy, loyal, and well-socialized pups perfect for work or family life. Our sire is genetic disease-free, and each pup is raised with love, kids, and animals for a confident start. We’re Small-scale, family-run—and passionate about Borders!
Q. & A. with Isaac
Why did you start breeding?
We fell in love with the Border Collies breed after we had them for working livestock, and decided we would love to share this amazing breed with others.What makes your program special?
Our past puppies have went on to be amazing dogs, we have some puppies that do agility shows, livestock trial, working ranch dogs, and some that have made just amazing family pets! Our program is special, our puppies start out with such amazing genetics and then they are raised around so much, they get exposed to livestock, children, people, cats, loud noises, and they get mostly potty trained!What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have rough coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and white and blue merle. Colors will 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.
Honey
Went homeFemale
Bella
Went homeFemale
Tucker
Went homeMale
Danny
Went homeMale
Lucy
Went homeFemale
Willie
Went homeMale
Charlie
Went homeMale
Daisy
Went homeFemale
Boy4
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Isaac
Isaac 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $800 - $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes your puppy, a starter kit, AKC registration papers, and their first vaccinations. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color or gender, if you’d like to make a deposit on one to hold it!”
Contract & health guarantee
Isaac 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 Isaac 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 Isaac 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Scent introduction
- 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
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Isaac.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hesperus, CO
1661 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Durango–La Plata County Airport
1644 miles away
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Meet in Durango, CO
1649 miles away
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More about Isaac
Isaac has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Isaac was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Isaac is a trusted Good Dog breeder
I&A 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
Poppy, mom
Border Collie
About Poppy
Poppy is a sweet border collie also with champion show bloodlines, she’s more the playful cuddly family pet type!
Duke, dad
Border Collie
About Duke
Duke is a very sweet working border collie with champion bloodlines, he’s very focused, not one to be playful but a hard working sweet protector!
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
I&A 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.
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).
