I'm Kerrie H., the breeder behind Larimar Border Collies and Papillons located in Ellenboro, NC. We are very passionate about dogs and responsible breeding practices. We hope to help families find their puppies from responsible and ethical sources to help build a better and safer world for our dogs.
Q. & A. with Kerrie
What makes your program special?
We Naturally Rear our dogs
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our Border Collie puppies include smooth and rough coat varieties. Coat types may 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.
BOB
Went home
Male
TBone
Went home
Male
Kaya
Went home
Female
OBIE
Went home
Male
Red
Went home
Male
Hank
Went home
Male
BD
Went home
Male
Purple
Went home
Female
Fluffy
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Kerrie
Kerrie 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 between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Guarantee, AKC registration, weeks worth of raw food or small bag of kibble ( we are exclusively raw fed here). All puppies are same price within the breed.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kerrie 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 Kerrie 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 Kerrie directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kerrie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Ellenboro, NC
348 miles away
·
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport
326 miles away
·
More about Kerrie
Club memberships
Kerrie is a member of Papillon Club of the Carolinas.
Kerrie has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Kerrie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Kerrie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Larimar Border Collies and Papillons 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
All breeds
Papillon
Border Collie
Mickey, dad
Papillon
About Mickey
Mickey is a male Papillon. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kerrie decided to make him part of their program. Kerrie 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.
Harley, dad
Border Collie
About Harley
Harley is a male Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kerrie decided to make him part of their program. Kerrie 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
Border Collie
Papillon
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Larimar Border Collies and Papillons 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.
Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA)
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Kerrie to bring home their puppies.
Martin F.
Verified owner · July 2022
Great experience. Fabulous dog. Healthy and just perfect. Highly recommend.