Rigel Border Collies

Adrian & Deanna S.

Breeder of Border Collies

  • Simi Valley, CA
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Adrian & Deanna S., the breeder behind Rigel Border Collies located in Simi Valley, CA. We have been involved with Border Collies since 2011, and they are an integral part of our family. We are actively involved with both local and national clubs serving the breed, and we are always busy with our dogs. Conformation, herding, and obedience are just some of the activities we participate in. Our Border Collies come from lines demonstrating excellence in both conformation and herding ability, and they have amazing temperaments making them ideal family companions.

Q. & A. with Adrian & Deanna

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We have been involved with Border Collies since 2011, and they are an integral part of our family. We are actively involved with both local and national clubs serving the breed. We showed our first dog in conformation where he reached #4 in the breed in the USA. We sought out a girl that would compliment him genetically and structurally to improve the breed in our breeding program.
  • What makes your program special?

    We are special by the way we raise our puppies. Health testing and proving the parents as quality dogs through conformation and performance is incredibly important.
  • 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 blue, gold, sable, saddleback sable, and seal. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Adrian & Deanna

Adrian & Deanna 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

Connect with Adrian & Deanna to learn more details about pricing.

“The deposit is usually taken under contract once a litter is born and a suitable puppy is available for the buyer.”

Contract & health guarantee

Adrian & Deanna 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 Adrian & Deanna 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 Adrian & Deanna 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 Adrian & Deanna.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Simi Valley, CA

2294 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Los Angeles Airport

2282 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Adrian & Deanna can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Adrian & Deanna

  • Club memberships

    Adrian & Deanna is a member of Border Collie Club of Greater Los Angeles and Border Collie Society of America.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Adrian & Deanna has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years

    Adrian & Deanna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

  • Adrian & Deanna’s links

Adrian & Deanna is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Rigel 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

Rigel 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.

  • Eye Certification (SHOR), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), Gonioscopy

    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 , Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), 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.

  • Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Brucellosis

    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.

  • Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Border Collie Type, Gondysgenesis and Glaucoma, Border Collie Type, Glaucoma (BCG), Border Collie Type, Dental Hypomineralization (DH), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Full Embark 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 Adrian & Deanna to bring home their puppies.

  • Barbara P.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2023

    She's doing great. Calmer, hardly any jumping. She likes the cart and has slowly been meeting neighbors and dogs. Bill, Sophie and I are all settling in together. Doing a little leash work too.

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