Pam's Dog Academy & Border Collies
Meet the breeder
I'm Pamela J., the breeder behind Pam's Dog Academy & Border Collies located in Jamul, CA. It’s important to us that we continue to improve our program and share our knowledge with our buyer families. We want to better the breed through thorough health testing and selective breeding decisions.
Q. & A. with Pamela
Why did you start breeding?
I have a deep affection for Border Collies and have owned them for 22 years. I aim to improve this breed and produce healthy puppies with nice structure and outstanding temperaments.What makes your program special?
I am a hands-on puppy raiser who provides comprehensive training, including ENS, ESI, puppy culture, sound desensitization, early clicker training, potty training, and crate training, as well as a year's worth of ongoing support with each puppy via Zoom, once a month.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, brindle, sable, and white and blue. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Pamela
Pamela 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 refundable deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This includes the puppy's first round of shots, deworming, ENS, ESI, early socialization, puppy culture, potty and crate training, foundation behaviors, and I put a lot of work into my puppies. All puppies are the same price. If there is not a puppy in a litter that would fit with what you are looking for, the deposit can be carried over to the next litter or possibly refunded.”
Contract & health guarantee
Pamela 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 Pamela 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 Pamela 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
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
- Vet records
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Pamela.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Jamul, CA
2231 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at San Diego Airport
2247 miles away
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Meet in San Diego, CA
2246 miles away
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More about Pamela
Certifications & recognitions
Agility Trial Trainer, Puppy Culture Breeder, CCPDT-KA (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers).
Pamela has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Pamela was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Pamela is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Pam's Dog Academy & 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
Story, mom
Border Collie
About Story
Story is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Pamela decided to make her part of their program. Pamela 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.
Story, mom
Border Collie
About Story
Story is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Pamela decided to make her part of their program. Pamela 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Pam's Dog Academy & 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.
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).
