QuickWits Border Collies
Upcoming litters
Expected Border Collie litter
Due Aug. 2022
Ready Sept. 30, 2022
Meet the breeder
I'm Abigail R., the breeder behind QuickWits Border Collies located in St Charles, MN. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and physical abilities. All of our dogs live in the house with us, and puppies are raised underfoot with children in the house. Most of our dogs actively compete in disc competitions. We love our dogs and what we do, and we strive to make each puppy a great contribution to his or her forever home.
Q. & A. with Abigail
Why did you start breeding?
My love for Border Collies began before I even started school, and as I grew, I loved them even more. Once a good friend helped me get my foundation dogs to begin my breeding program, I figured out I wanted to do my best to produce good specimens of the breed to share with fellow enthusiasts. It has been a wonderful journey, and I love what I do.What makes your program special?
I am an advocate for my dogs and their puppies. I have researched three different protocols to raise my puppies with in order to give them the best head start with their new families. I am very conscious about who I rehome my puppies to, and I help make the best match to ensure a lifelong pairing for the family and the puppy.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue merle, red merle, black, blue, lilac, red, sable, sable merle, seal, and slate. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Abigail
Abigail 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 $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppy price includes worming, vaccinations, a vet check-up at 7-8 weeks, registration, puppy socialization, beginning manners, and a puppy pack. We do not require deposits on our puppies.”
Contract & health guarantee
Abigail 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 Abigail 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 Abigail 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 Abigail.
Breeder’s location
Meet in St Charles, MN
827 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Minneapolis–St. Paul /Wold-Chamberlain Airport
902 miles away
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More about Abigail
Abigail has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Abigail was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Abigail is a trusted Good Dog breeder
QuickWits 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
Vera, mom
Border Collie
About Vera
Vera is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Abigail decided to make her part of their program. Abigail 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
QuickWits 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 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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Optimal Selection Canine Genetic Breeding Analysis, 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).
