Rockbelle Border Collies
- Akron, OH
Meet the breeder
I'm Kimberly T., the breeder behind Rockbelle Border Collies located in Akron, OH. Our dogs are bred with temperament and conformation at the forefront of our goals. We take pride in raising well adjusted dogs who are ready to take on new adventures. Our dogs are titled and compete in conformation and various sports as well.
Q. & A. with Kimberly
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have rough coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Kimberly
Kimberly has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Kimberly partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.
“Puppies will have temperaments evaluated between 7-8 weeks of age and placements will be made to families based on temperaments only. We will not give preference to coat or eye color. We will not allow buyers to choose their own puppy.”
Price
“This price includes AKC registration, microchip with registration, first round of vaccines with wellness check from vet, and genetic health testing already completed on your puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kimberly 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 Kimberly 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 Kimberly 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kimberly.
Breeder's location
Meet in Akron, OH
259 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Akron-Canton Airport
247 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Kimberly can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Kimberly
Club memberships
Kimberly is a member of Border Collie Society of America.
Kimberly has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Kimberly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Kimberly’s links
Kimberly is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rockbelle 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
Feta, mom
Border Collie
About Feta
Feta is such a fun loving and happy girl. She has a personality that draws everyone in instantly and makes you love her. She’s an athletic girl who has recently started agility training, and is loving it. She’s also had a successful start to her conformation career, with closing in on her Championship title at just 15 months old. Her health testing will be completed when she turns 24 months old in December and we have hopes for a litter in early 2027, so long as everything works out well.
Nye, dad
Border Collie
About Nye
Nye has a phenomenal temperament and is an overall talented boy. He has been very successful in the show ring, earning his championship, grand championship, and soon his Bronze Grand Championship titles. He was awarded at the Border Collie Society of America’s National Specialty show in 2025 with an Award of Merit as well. He is a large boy, standing at nearly 22” tall at the withers and weighing 50 pounds but, that doesn’t stop him from demanding cuddles and being held like a baby. He’s a silly guy, always in a good mood, and always making us laugh. He’s done well in agility training, scentwork, frisbee, dock diving, and rally though, we have not committed to trialing in those areas yet. He’s easy to live with, gets along with everyone, and is always ready for an adventure with his people. He’s just a lovely, versatile dog.
Uploaded health tests
DNA Disease Panel, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, +3 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Rockbelle 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.
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.
Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA), Vet Wellness Exam
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.
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).
