North Fork Border Collies

Malissa

Breeder of Border Collies

  • Kalispell, MT
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Kylo
Quest

Expected Border Collie litter

Due May 2026

Ready June 29

Meet the breeder

I'm Malissa, the breeder behind North Fork Border Collies located in Kalispell, MT. Our goal is to produce a healthy, well-balanced and versatile border collie with the ability to excel in a variety of homes. Their intelligence and athleticism matches our own lifestyle. We love that they are easy to train, eager to please, and such a good fit for our adventurous family.

Q. & A. with Malissa

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My first border collie is my heart dog. She is the reason I fell in love with the breed. My little shotgun rider, down for anything, eager to please, life changing dog. To say she has been my best friend for over 13 years is an understatement. Her impact on my life is why I decided to start North Fork Border Collies. Let me help you find your new best friend too!

  • What makes your program special?

    We strive for healthy dogs with a medium to high drive, solid temperament, low arousal, good off-switch, and aesthetic structure. Our goal is to produce border collies that are well-balanced, and versatile with the ability to excel in any sporting, working or active companion home. We believe that health, temperament and performance are key variables to consider when breeding border collies.

  • 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, blue merle, red merle, black, red, white and blue merle, white and red, and white and red merle. 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.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Malissa

Malissa 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.

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 between $1,000 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“ABCA and/or AKC registered with non-breeding status. Vet checked, dewormed, and UTD on vaccinations. Short-term and long-term health guarantee. Crate training, potty training, and basics all started. ”

Contract & health guarantee

Malissa 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 Malissa 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 Malissa directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Kalispell, MT

1927 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Glacier Park Airport

1925 miles away

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More about Malissa

  • Club memberships

    Malissa is a member of Flathead Kennel Club and Border Collie Society of America.

  • Malissa has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Malissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Malissa’s links

Malissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

North Fork 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

North Fork 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 (Preliminary), 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 Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    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 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 (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.

  • 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.

  • Full Embark Panel, Optimal Selection Genetic Disease Analysis (180+ Diseases)

    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 Malissa to bring home their puppies.

  • Dana G.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

      • +4

    I found "Pine" (now Cassie) on Good Dog and inquired about her. Malissa reached out to me and we spoke about what I was looking for and the home I have for a puppy. She was very knowledgable about Border Collies and definitely was on par with my own style of caring for dogs. We committed to one of the puppies from her litter. Malissa sent us tons of photos and touched base with us weekly until the final match was made! (Truthfully we fell in love with all of the puppies!). While I wasn't thrilled with matching puppies once she tested temperaments and screened homes, I do believe it is absolutely in the best interest of both puppy and people. I'm so glad I agreed! Malissa factored in that we have a young border already at home. Obviously, thinking of my Lexi meant the world to me. Cassie is a wonderful little girl! We are over the moon she has joined our family.

  • SB

    Sarah B.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2024

    Malissa of North Fork Border Collies was responsive, kind, and wonderful to work with. Adopting a puppy is a big life event, and though I've had dogs my entire life, I've never purchased a pure breed from a breeder before--let alone one that was two plane rides away from where I lived (Alaska). But my heart chose a particular puppy from North Fork Border Collies, and Malissa helped me make that dream come true. By the time the puppy, Novel North Star, was ready to be picked up I already felt I knew him, thanks to Malissa's photos and regular updates and communication. He made the long journey to Alaska like a champ, and seemed to easily adjust to his new life with basic training--crate and potty and general obedience--already well under way. He arrived in my life happy, healthy, and wonderful.

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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.

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.

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.

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.