Riverside Ranch Border Collies
- Knoxville, TN
Meet the breeder
I'm Nikki H., the breeder behind Riverside Ranch Border Collies located in Knoxville, TN. We are committed to always responsibly breeding with the best interest of our puppies’ health and longevity at the forefront. The loyalty and loving disposition of this breed are simply the best! We put a great deal of effort into raising our litters to ensure our puppy families will have the best experience raising their new family members.
Q. & A. with Nikki
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have smooth 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 and blue merle. 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.
Hank
Went homeMale
Shania
Went homeFemale
George
Went homeMale
Kenny
Went homeMale
Garth
Went homeMale
Johnny
Went homeMale
Patsy
Went homeFemale
Tim
Went homeMale
Valentino
Went homeMale
Juneau
Went homeFemale
Cupid
Went homeMale
Romeo
Went homeMale
Apollo
Went homeMale
Sitka
Went homeFemale
Nayeli
Went homeFemale
Skye
Went homeFemale
Lady
Went homeFemale
Casanova
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Nikki
Nikki 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 ABCA registration, AKC registration, first vaccination shot, microchip, 30 days of pet health insurance and deworming. A 50% ($600) non refundable reservation fee is required to reserve a puppy for you."
Contract & health guarantee
Nikki 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 Nikki 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 Nikki 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
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 Nikki.
Breeder's location
Meet in Knoxville, TN
404 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at McGhee Tyson Airport
421 miles away
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More about Nikki
Nikki has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Nikki was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Nikki’s links
Nikki is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Riverside Ranch 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
Willow, mom
Border Collie
About Willow
Willow is a female Border Collie almost 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Nikki decided to make her part of their program. Nikki 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.
Good health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), +8 more.
Buddy, dad
Border Collie
About Buddy
Buddy is a male Border Collie over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Nikki decided to make him part of their program. Nikki 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.
Good health testing
DNA Disease Panel, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, +11 more.
Parent health testing
Good level
Riverside Ranch 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.
Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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 (CAER, registered with OFA)
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 (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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Nikki to bring home their puppies.
Jenny P.
Verified owner · Nov. 2023
Riverside Ranch Border Collies was great! I would absolutely recommend this breeder. They have beautiful property that the puppy absolutely loved. You could definitely tell the parents of the puppy were very healthy and happy there as well. The breeder was very good with sharing any information for every question we had for them.
CGCatherine G.
Verified owner · Nov. 2023
We picked up our pup last week and could not be happier! We were provided with great information in a professional and warm hearted manner. Nikki (our breeder) is truly a dog lover and it showed in every aspect of our interaction. On a scale of 1-5 I give a rating of 10 plus!!! Thank you Nikki! We are over the moon with our pup!
Maribeth M.
Verified owner · Nov. 2023
The breeder was welcoming and easily shared her knowledge of the breed. The dogs were kept meticulously clean. They provided stimulating toys with multiple textures including car rides, playing on grass and crating. I could not have asked for a better well rounded puppy. We may well get another puppy from a future litter.
