I'm Sandra S., the breeder behind J & S Borders located in Goldsboro, NC. We breed quality border collies that are health tested and well socialized. Our goal is to breed well-rounded and sound borders. Our puppies are excellent for showing, herding, sporting, and as loving pets.
Q. & A. with Sandra
What makes your program special?
We have a thorough contract and we have our puppies vet checked before they go to their new homes. We evaluate each of our pups to place them in the best home scenario for them. Our puppies are excellent for showing, herding, sporting, and as loving pets. We personally compete in Obedience, Conformation, Rally, Lure-coursing, and Dock Diving.
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 are black. 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.
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 6
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Sandra
Sandra 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 $800 non-refundable deposit and between $700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All of our puppies are excellent show quality and more importantly mentally sound. Our contract is a spay/neuter for $1000 or a co-ownership if so desired. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Sandra 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 Sandra 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 Sandra directly.
J & S Borders 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
Beaver, dad
Border Collie
About Beaver
Beaver is a male Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sandra decided to make him part of their program. Sandra 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.
Chilly, mom
Border Collie
About Chilly
Chilly is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sandra decided to make her part of their program. Sandra 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.
Ember, mom
Border Collie
About Ember
Ember is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sandra decided to make her part of their program. Sandra 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.
Frankie, mom
Border Collie
About Frankie
Frankie is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sandra decided to make her part of their program. Sandra 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
J & S Borders 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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).