I'm Lisa W., the breeder behind Kensington Border Collies located in New Market, AL. We breed AKC Registered Border Collies with a focus on health, temperament, and companionship lines. Our dogs are excellent! I have been breeding Border Collies for over 20 years. I breed for the conformation ring but also family companion. We like to run in the yard but also relax inside. Puppies come with health guarantees.
Q. & A. with Lisa
Why did you start breeding?
I imported my first Border Collie while studying in London England.
What makes your program special?
Knowledge of my lines and ethics.
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.
Tulip
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Noble
Went home
Male
Party
Went home
Male
Shine
Went home
Female
Kiss
Went home
Female
Fanny
Went home
Female
Kinder
Went home
Male
George
Went home
Male
Duke
Went home
Male
Oscar
Went home
Male
Jack
Went home
Male
Bertha
Went home
Female
Marion
Went home
Female
Peggy
Went home
Female
Gladys
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Lisa
Lisa 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Includes AKC Registration, vaccines, worming, and health guarantees. Secures your puppy. Begins our information process of becoming a new puppy buyer.”
Contract & health guarantee
Lisa 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 Lisa 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 Lisa directly.
Kensington 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
Nikki, mom
Border Collie
About Nikki
Nikki is imported from Australia. She is a big girl. Very sweet and a good mom.
Sol, dad
Border Collie
About Sol
I used frozen semen
Solo, mom
Border Collie
About Solo
Solo is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lisa decided to make her part of their program. Lisa 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.
Hemingway, dad
Border Collie
About Hemingway
Hemingway is a male Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Lisa decided to make him part of their program. Lisa 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
Excellent level
Kensington 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.
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.
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 Lisa to bring home their puppies.
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Ashley H.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
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Lisa is a great person/breeder. She was very organized and helpful.
Bertha (the puppy) is doing well and we can't love her any more than we do, she is perfect.
Thanks so much for all you did.