Rivendell Border Collies
- Michie, TN
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm The Pedens, the breeder behind Rivendell Border Collies located in Michie, TN. We understand the importance of solid foundations and health test our lines to ensure we are breeding to the standards you expect. 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 The Pedens
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.
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 8
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy one
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 1
ReservedMale
Bandit
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Female 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Female 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Male 2
Went homeMale
Male 3
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Male 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from The Pedens
The Pedens 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
"The price includes health certificate, ABCA registration, first two round of vaccinations, deworming, and puppy socialization. Deposit is refundable under extenuating circumstances."
Contract & health guarantee
The Pedens 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 The Pedens 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 The Pedens directly.
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
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from The Pedens.
Breeder's location
Meet in Michie, TN
664 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Memphis, TN
743 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
The Pedens can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about The Pedens
Club memberships
The Pedens is a member of St Croix Hair Sheep International Association and American Border Collie Association.
Certifications & recognitions
Professional Handler.
The Pedens has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
The Pedens was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
The Pedens’s links
The Pedens is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rivendell 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
Gaea, mom
Border Collie
About Gaea
Pedigree available upon request.
Achilles, dad
Border Collie
About Achilles
Pedigree available upon request.
Maia, mom
Border Collie
About Maia
Maia is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, The Pedens decided to make her part of their program. The Pedens 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.
Rhea, mom
Border Collie
About Rhea
Pedigree available upon request.
Athena, mom
Border Collie
About Athena
Black and white beautiful girl with one blue eye
Parent health testing
Good level
Rivendell 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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.
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 The Pedens to bring home their puppies.
Kaylyn T.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
+4Fantastic to work with. I’m absolutely in love with my boy, Caliber!
MWMike W.
Verified owner · Nov. 2023
Rivendell Border Collies are great to work with. We wanted to meet the puppies in person before choosing and they were quick to answer our questions accommodating with our first meeting.
Shannon J.
Verified owner · Nov. 2024
The entire experience with Rivendell Border Collies was perfect. Ms Peden was always very prompt in replying to our messages and emails, and every question was answered professionally. When we arrived to pick up our puppy, it was obvious that we were dealing with a top notch breeder. She had all the paperwork together that explained our puppy’s vaccination records. The puppy was freshly washed, and she had a 5 pound bag of feed to send with us. We spent approximately 1 hour going over the best practices of taking care of our puppy as well as training methods. She also took care of the registration for us which helped save several dollars. She had two litters born near the same time so there were 18-20 puppies and 5-6 adult dogs. Even with that many dogs, Everything was clean and the facilities were very impressive. The most impressive thing about Ms. Peden was that she had obviously spent time with each puppy. Speaking of the puppy, ours is 12 weeks old now and everyone that comes around her talks about how smart she is and how good she looks. In other words, you can’t go wrong with Rivendell Border Collies.
