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NorCal Border Collies
Meet the breeder
I'm Charlotte H., the breeder behind NorCal Border Collies located in Hayward, CA. We are lifelong border collie enthusiasts. My family all across the United States have owned and worked border collies. We strive to breed border collies that are genetically sound, eliminate risk of hip and elbow dysplasia, and have awesome temperaments. We breed heart-dogs.
Q. & A. with Charlotte
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 tri-color, lilac merle, blue merle, red merle, black, blue, lilac, red, white and blue, white and blue merle, white and red, white and red merle, and white and gold. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Charlotte
Charlotte 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 $100 non-refundable deposit and between $600 - $700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The deposit goes into the final price of the puppy. It is non-refundable to ensure our puppies are guaranteed great homes.”
Contract & health guarantee
Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Charlotte.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hayward, CA
2395 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Charlotte can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Charlotte
Charlotte has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Charlotte was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Charlotte is a trusted Good Dog breeder
NorCal 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
NorCal 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 (Preliminary)
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).
