MOR. Caliber Border Collies
Meet the breeder
I'm Saige Q., the breeder behind MOR. Caliber Border Collies located in Hale, MO. Our dogs and pups are raised in our home and loved as family. We strive to produce high-quality sport/working prospects and top tier companions. Servicing both Missouri and Oregon. Agility, Dock Diving, Disc, Livestock, Trail Riding, and more. Please feel free to ask any/all questions!
Q. & A. with Saige
Why did you start breeding?
I got my first Border Collie 10 years ago when she was 5, after being small dog only. She showed me the brilliance, elegance, and loyalty behind the breed which lead me to have a goal in the future. After nearly 5 years of careful planning, training, considerations, and testing, I now have a quality litter of Border Collies! My first love now forever sits in the window, watching us grow.What makes your program special?
Each family is heavily evaluated to ensure they are a good fit for the breed/program. Information is collected to best match a pup-3. It’s required to meet selected pup(s) at least 2x before placement. Bitch/Sire: DNA/OFA tested and have a limited lifetime breeding (often 2). All pups/dogs are vetted and contracted! Meeting the parents is non-negotiable and required for all prospective buyers.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 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.
Katelyn
Went homeFemale
SOLD
Went homeFemale
SOLD
Went homeFemale
Unavailable
Went homeFemale
SOLD
Went homeMale
SOLD
Went homeFemale
SOLD
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Saige
Saige 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
"The price includes ABCA/AKC registration, 2nd/3rd round of shots, worming, final vet check before placement, and microchipping with 1 time lifetime registration fee, starter kit, blanket, and more. Regardless of sex/color all pups are same price unless agreed upon by both buyer/breeder. Deposit goes towards final purchase price *Price may increase with level/type of training over time."
Contract & health guarantee
Saige 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 Saige 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 Saige directly.
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
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Saige.
Breeder's location
Meet in Hale, MO
848 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Kansas City Airport (was Mid-Continent )
922 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Saige can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Saige
Certifications & recognitions
Service Dog Trainer , Service Dog Evaluator , Balanced Trainer , Certified Dog Trainer .
Saige has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Saige was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Saige is a trusted Good Dog breeder
MOR. Caliber 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
Litter and program updates
Saige Q.
Litter update on 28 Mar 2025 •…Maize Mae She got her nails done today, worked more on her general obedience/recall/stay, and weighed in at 33lbs and 19” tall! Very nice build with a great mind on her that would excel in herding or even barn hunt!
Hitch “Pig” and Delilah's litter
Saige Q.
Litter update on 27 Mar 2025 •…Maize had her first public evaluation outing after her return on the 20th. She was handed off to a trusted stranger with no introduction or guidance to see how she would handle being separated and walking with a stranger. She did wonderful and handled it with ease! She also worked on her general obedience and walking on different surfaces to test her confidence. To which she also passed with flying colors. This girl is super smart and will make the right family a wonderful addition!
Hitch “Pig” and Delilah's litter
Saige Q.
Litter update on 11 Jan 2025 •…Pups are having lots of fun in the snow and chasing discs!!! Or just running and chasing in Dusty’s case. Katelyn loves disc time both in and outside and running as much as she can with both Mom and Dad ❄️🐾
Hitch “Pig” and Delilah's litter
Saige Q.
Litter update on 30 Dec 2024 •…Treadmill Day 🐾 💨 Today (12/30) we slowly introduced the wood slat treadmill to the pups in preparation for severe weather coming our way. Very short introductory session that was merely having them stand on the treadmill comfortably and a high value reward encouraging their behavior! Katelyn on the other hand decided she was comfortable enough to try and walk a little! Like a little champion, she is on a mission of success. All under five minutes and each one of them accomplish something huge within themselves. While they will continue to go outside to use the bathroom and exercise/play, it’s a great option for when it may not be feasible in exercising in below freezing weather for prolonged periods of time. Plus, it sets them up for a successful future for their new owners if they decide to utilize a tool such as a treadmill. Pig and Delilah got some nice run time in on the treadmill as well!
Hitch “Pig” and Delilah's litter
Saige Q.
Litter update on 09 Dec 2024 •…While a majority of these pups are going to their new homes this week, we had some fun in the golden sun one last time before they are off on their big adventure of life! Dusty is coming out of her shell a bit more and Tug puppy is loving the adventure side of life. She is going to make an amazing disc dog ❤️🥏🐾
Hitch “Pig” and Delilah's litter
Saige Q.
Litter update on 28 Nov 2024 •…All the babies are learning their basic commands such as Come, Sit, and “No jumping”. “Tug Puppy” and “Paint Horse” are here to show you how well they’re doing with sitting! Very loving girl and such a quick learner. Paint horse is a very mellow guy who is starting to show a little bit of funk and spunk! All of them are learning one on one house skills and manners very well and will be quite the addition to any family ❤️🐾
Hitch “Pig” and Delilah's litter
Parent dogs
Hitch “Pig”, dad
Border Collie
About Hitch “Pig”
Hitch is a multi-purpose service dog task trained for Cardiac/Blood pressure alert, Migraine alert, light guide work, and item retrieval. Hitch excels in Both Dock Diving and disc primarily outside of his daily work as a medical service dog. He has been in the Top 20% for National Championship in NADD 2023-2024 earning automatic invites to regionals next season. Amazing companion with an incredible “off switch” in all situations and environments. This is a dog that can jump nearly 30’ on ground and scale an 8’ wall, but will be held in by a 2’ “gate” unless called over. He has a level head on him that makes it easy to work with and love.
Great health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Delilah, mom
Border Collie
About Delilah
Delilah is a very quick learner and is a loaded fur missile that has an “off switch” that is phenomenal and useful during day to day life and sporting events! Calm demeanor and a respectful young lady. She excels in dock diving, disc, and herding. Has a strong head and will, but very loyal and a hard worker. She’s not aggressive and is one that I can leave outside for the day with chickens and she will calmly keep them together while letting them roam, but never run them or go after them. Natural born worker with skills that go far. VERY trusting dog with a heart of gold and will work hard and earns her keep inside the ring and outside the home (inside too. She sleeps on the bed like a princess and keeps an eye out for nightly trouble through the windows) She is very athletic and agile. She can move animals with grace or with force if necessary. Her athleticism is something that is admirable and leaves many speechless when in her presence either working or competing. She is a soft soul with a fierce presence when she enters a room, ring, or pasture.
Great health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Great level
MOR. Caliber 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.
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.
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).
