I'm Ariel P., the breeder behind Last Call Border Collies located in Kalispell, MT. At Last Call Border Collies, we are committed to breeding Border Collies that excel in working, sporting, and active living homes. Our mission is to prioritize health, temperament, biddability, and athleticism, ensuring that each dog thrives in every aspect of life.
Q. & A. with Ariel
Why did you start breeding?
It was love at first sight. At 18, I bought my first Border Collie and never looked back. I began working her with sheep and quickly found my place in that world. In 2014, I bred her to a stud from Broken Circle bloodlines, and that’s where my breeding journey truly began.
What makes your program special?
Our breeding program is truly special because I invest a tremendous amount of time with each puppy, ensuring they receive plenty of love and socialization. My background in dog knowledge and training allows me to carefully select breeding pairs to produce well-adjusted, healthy puppies that thrive as happy, well-behaved companions.
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include smooth and rough coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include tri-color, black and white, blue merle, red merle, red, and white and red. 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.
Maker
Went home
Male
Woodford
Went home
Male
Kentucky
Went home
Female
Tennessee
Went home
Female
Winston
Went home
Male
Manhattan
Went home
Female
Bulleit
Went home
Male
Smoke
Went home
Male
Walker
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Ariel
Ariel 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 $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price for our puppies are the same regardless of sex or color. We include ABCA registration, initial vet check, health guarantee, dewormer, age appropriate vaccines, puppy food, toys, & a blanket.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ariel 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 Ariel 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 Ariel directly.
Last Call 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
Tango, mom
Border Collie
About Tango
Tango comes from Broken Circle's exceptional Red Rover and Imported Burndale Lass. Lass was hand selected by renowned dog trainer David Henderson of North Cumberland UK and imported for Robin Brown's breeding and training program. Both parent's are exclusively from working lines and have made nationwide names for themselves in sheep and cattle trials.
We absolutely adore this little dog and all the personality and drive she possesses. I was looking for a dog that has it all, and she has exceeded my expectations. Her personality, athleticism, drive, and willingness impress me daily. She has shown an eagerness to be forward on livestock with a nice bite, and a very strong desire to work, balanced by a great off switch. She couldn't be more content with young kids and loves attention from men. I could go on and on about this dog, she comes from incredible bloodlines, and it shows.
Good health testing
DNA Disease Panel.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Last Call 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 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.
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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.