InTune Border Collies
Meet the breeder
I'm Jessica K., the breeder behind InTune Border Collies located in St. Louis, MO. We strive to breed confident, intelligent, versatile Border Collies that can and will do it all! Our goal is to produce Border Collies of sound mind and body with the talent and drive to excel in all sports paired with potential for herding and even service/therapy work.
Q. & A. with Jessica
Why did you start breeding?
Our foundation stud, Ronan, opened our eyes to the incredible versatility of the Border Collie. I wanted to try out dog sports but I also was looking for a psych service prospect. It was kismet when I discovered Ronan‘s breeder. Originally breeding was the last of my concerns for him, but his drive, talent for sports, herding potential, and service work prove him as a top example of the breed.What makes your program special?
Our main goal is versatility-dogs that can go anywhere and do anything. Sound body AND sound mind. Dogs that are handler focused yet friendly to strangers of all ages and tolerant of all animals. Puppies will be raised with Puppy Culture, properly vaccinated/de-wormed, vetted, taken on safe outings, & more! Breeding adults‘ are trained R+, fed fresh diets, and participate in anything they love!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Jessica
Jessica 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
"The price includes a health guarantee, limited registration with AKC/ABCA, vet check, microchip, 1st round of vaccines, de-wormer, and Puppy Culture socialization."
Contract & health guarantee
Jessica 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 Jessica 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 Jessica directly.
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 Jessica.
Breeder's location
Meet in St. Louis, MO
686 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at St. Louis Lambert Airport
693 miles away
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More about Jessica
Jessica has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Jessica was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Jessica is a trusted Good Dog breeder
InTune 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
Ronan, dad
Border Collie
About Ronan
Ronan FDC CGC TKA is a versatile, high-drive dog. He is a natural at psychiatric service work, excels-despite his novice handler-as an multi-sport athlete (agility, disc, dock diving, Fast Cat), and shows promise for herding. He is a sociable boy, enjoying the company of humans of all ages; with dogs he is a true ladies man but is also tolerant of most males that have appropriate manners and communication. He is incredibly intelligent and resilient. He works for the joy of working and being with his handler (or an exhilarating game of tug!). Height/Weight: 22” - 38.5 lbs DNA: Optimal Selection Clear including CEA, EOAD, and TNS OFA Hips: Pending 8/2/22 OFA Elbows: Pending 8/2/22 Color Testing: 2 copies long hair variant 1 1 copy merle 1 copy piebald 1 copy saddle tan 1 copy dominant black brindle possible 1 copy chocolate variant 2 1 copy tan points possible 1 copy dark muzzle possible ***He is registered Blue Merle (he didn’t present with tri brindle until recently and I waited to test him so his color is registered just blue merle) Titles/Accomplishments: AKC Star Puppy Perfect Puppy Obedience Graduate FDC (Farm Dog Certified) CGC (Canine Good Citizen) TKA (Trick Dog Advanced) Psychiatric/Med Alert Service Dog FastCAT Top Speed = 27.16 mph Active Sports: Agility, Disc, Herding, Dock, Fast CAT Agility Legs/Classes/Seminars: CPE Agility Standard Q CPE Agility Colors Q CPE Agility Full House Q Dog Sports at Kim’s Advanced with Cristina Ward Distance Handling with Kathy Wells Intro-Beginning-Intermediate with Roz Granitz Herding: Evaluation by Jeanne Weaver Spring 2021 Beginner Stock Clinic with Tina Bahaus Winter 2022 Positive Herding Demo with Barb Buchmayer 2022 Other: Harvard Hecht Laboratory Canine Play Research Subject Canine Cognition Class Goals for 2022 pending finances: Finish Level 1 CPE title Earn BCAT, rank in top 50 BC’s Earn AKC HT (herding tested) Earn CGCA Debut in AKC Agility Debut at Dock Improve Toss and Fetch/Learn Disc Games for UpDog Find herding opportunities Lifetime Goals: Have him live forever 😂🙏🏼 MACH C-ATCH CGCA CGCU HX Titles in Dock and Disc as they come…
Good health testing
Wisdom Panel, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
InTune 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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
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.
Wisdom Panel, 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).
