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Yvette M.

Breeder of Border Collies

Alamogordo, NM ·
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Available puppies

Ember

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7 months old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Yvette M., the breeder behind La Luz Kennel located in Alamogordo, NM. We offer well rounded border collies to add to your family and/or breeding program. We do all health testing prior to breeding and actively compete in conformation, sent work and barn hunt. First and foremost they are loved members of our family and raised in our home under foot.

Q. & A. with Yvette

Why did you start breeding?
After starting in obedience for a few years with my Australian Shepherds I got "bit" by the conformation show bug and bought my first show/breeding potential dog. After my first litter I loved raising the puppies and seeing how they grow and mature into either loving pets or potential show/breeding prospects. The structure, genetic health, and emotional stability is a must for our program.
What makes your program special?
Our breeding's are very limited, I believe that is what makes us special. We concentrate on the health and wellbeing of our dogs vs producing multiple litters. This current litter is the first border collie litter in also most 20 years of showing dogs. I had been planning this litter for 4 years, ensuring that everyone was healthy and completed their titles. I take pride in my puppies produced.
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. 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.

Cinder
Went home
Female
Bernie
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Yvette

Yvette 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.

Yvette partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.

Price

Puppy prices include a $250 non-refundable deposit that secures a specific puppy. The remaining $1,550 - $2,750 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.

Pay over time with Klarna.

“$1800 - Limited AKC registration 8-12 weeks old $2000 - Limited AKC registration over 3 mo. $3000 - Full AKC registration 8-12 weeks old All puppies go with UTD vaccinations, microchip, and contract. $250 non-refundable deposit, which will be deducted at time of purchase of puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Yvette 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 Yvette 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 Yvette 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
  - Car rides
  - Surface & tactile stimulation
  - Socialized with children
  - Socialized in new places
  - 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
  - Vet records
  - Microchip
- Extras
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - Food & treats
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - Initial potty training
  - AKC registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Yvette.

Breeder's location

Meet in Alamogordo, NM

5452 miles away

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Albuquerque Sunport

5355 miles away

Meet in Albuquerque, NM

5354 miles away

More about Yvette

Certifications & recognitions
Blue Ribbon Breeder .
Yvette has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Yvette was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Yvette’s links
- Facebook

Yvette is a trusted Good Dog breeder

La Luz Kennel 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

Glance, dad
Border Collie
About Glance
Glance is an easy-going boy to live with. He loves to cuddle or just lay by my feet. He has all his health testing done and his completed his AKC Championship along with his grand championship with limited showing on the end of my son's leash. My son has chosen to show him in junior Showmanship and in regular classes to finish his bronze level grand championship, so look for him in a show ring near you. He is also standing at stud to approve females with live cover, and fresh chilled available for shipping. He is now on to new Endeavors with my son training him for scent work, trick dog and herding in the near future. He does have all his health testing done copies of all paperwork will accompany puppies and are available upon request. He loves car rides and watching over his chickens in the backyard.
Olivia, mom
Border Collie
About Olivia
Olivia came to us as a gift from a dear friend Linda Tidwell at Sierra kennel for my son. She came at a time in our life where she was greatly needed. She is my son's sidekick. He has trained her in Scent work, trick dog, Canine Good Citizen, and Barn hunt. He is getting ready to polish her up and take her back in the ring to compete for her performance titles. He has been working with her since he was 5 years old. She is also OFA excellent hips and normal elbows with all the certificates on health testing available upon request. Olivia will put her life on the line for her boy. They both have gone through rattlesnake awareness testing and both passed with flying colors. She is one of a kind. She enjoys laying by our feet watching TV or hiking in the mountains. She is your typical Border Collie she will go go but she will also come and lay down and relax when told.
Good health testing
Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Rayna, mom
Border Collie
About Rayna
Rayna is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Yvette decided to make her part of their program. Yvette 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.
Bear, dad
Border Collie
About Bear
Bear is a male Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Yvette decided to make him part of their program. Yvette 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

La Luz Kennel 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Vet Wellness Exam
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).