Platts Hill Border Collies
- Newtown, CT
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Trent H., the breeder behind Platts Hill Border Collies located in Newtown, CT. We have healthy Border Collies with medium drive, great off switches, and the ability to compete, play, and love. Our goal is to provide owners with a dog that will keep up with their active lifestyle but also be a companion at home. Whether it is agility, frisbee, hiking or just playing with the family, our dogs will not disappoint.
Q. & A. with Trent
Why did you start breeding?
Only after having a great male from a ranch in Montana, did I know I wanted to continue his pedigree. I had one litter with him, and his pops went on to affect the lives of many people in our community. Now I have another male from the same ranch in Montana and a female from upstate New York who are both genetically clear and have great temperaments and am looking to do the same as before.What makes your program special?
I have dogs from Montana and New York whose pedigrees are so distant that they will make genetically sound pups, and they are both amazing dogs with great personalities and temperaments. I am looking to breed every 2 years, and make sure to meet the buyers in person during the screening process.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 are tri-color. 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.
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(Dasher)Red White Male
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(Hadley)Red Tri Colored Female
Went homeFemale
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(Ella)Red tri colored female
Went homeFemale
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(Blossom)Black and White Female
Went homeFemale
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(Poppy)Black tri colored Female
Went homeFemale
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(Sunny)Black Tri Colored Male
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Getting a puppy from Trent
Trent 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 $200 refundable deposit and between $1,600 - $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price is $1800 unregistered, $2000 ABCA registered. $200 deposit to hold a pup. Refundable if the sex of the pup is not available out of litter composition and position on the list.”
Contract & health guarantee
Trent 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 Trent 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 Trent 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
- 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
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Trent.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Newtown, CT
273 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at John F. Kennedy Airport (was New York Airport)
225 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Trent can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Trent
Trent has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Trent was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Trent’s links
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Trent is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Platts Hill 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
Mocha, mom
Border Collie
About Mocha
ABCA registered, clear Embark genetics. Mocha is a medium drive dog who loves her agility tunnels and jumps. She is a snuggler, and after a good run likes to sit next to you on the sofa and be pet. She will paw at you to remind you to pet her. She is not ball or disc driven, but she loves to play with any discarded flower pot or fallen tree limbs (large sticks)
Tater, dad
Border Collie
About Tater
Tri-Color male, rough coat. ABCA registered. Tater is ball and frisbee driven, with a medium drive and great, mellow, temperament. he loves to be outside (wet and muddy) then come in a sit with you to get some snuggle time. He loves to ride in the truck with his goggles on to protect his eyes when leaning out the window.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Platts Hill 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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Trent to bring home their puppies.
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Sandra S.
Verified owner · Feb. 2025
+5Daisy is an 11 month old border collie that I adopted from Trent Harrison of Platts Hill Border Collies. Daisy is such a sweet, fun loving, cuddly, playful pup and not to mention super smart. She had the best start to life at Platts Hill and was raised in a warm, loving environment with Trent and his family! Trent was very interactive with each of the puppies and he dedicated a significant amount of his time in nurturing, playing and caring for each of the puppies while in his care. Trent was great to work with and was extremely transparent throughout the entire process. He shared photos, videos and other important milestones with the families on a daily basis. He is very knowledgeable about border collies in general and was always available to answer questions even after the puppies went home. No question went unanswered! Adopting from Platts Hill has been a rewarding experience to this day and I look forward to all the updates from Daisy’s siblings on the private Facebook page that we all share. You will definitely be part of the Platts Hill family!
