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Rocking H Border Collies
- Granbury, TX
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Merlin H., the breeder behind Rocking H Border Collies located in Granbury, TX. At Rocking H Border Collies, we offer top quality, healthy, and loving puppies with great temperaments and good off switches. Parents are health tested and have OFA certified for hips. These puppies will make great pets, working dogs or agility and they will have a good off switch. They are ABCA registered and guaranteed to be free of any health defects. There also raised around children and other animals, and well well-socialized.
Q. & A. with Merlin
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include rough and smooth coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include tri-color, blue merle, red merle, and white and red. 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.
Eva
Went homeFemale
Slag
Went homeMale
Emery
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Tig
Went homeMale
Lilac
Went homeFemale
Blathe
Went homeFemale
Armondo
Went homeMale
Hugo
Went homeMale
Alejandro
Went homeMale
Elena
Went homeFemale
Isla
Went homeFemale
Misty
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Honey
Went homeFemale
Gator
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Merlin
Merlin 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 $350 non-refundable deposit and between $610 - $1,150 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes ABCA registration, deworming, and lastly the first round of shots and wellness exam at the vet. All of the puppies require a $350 deposit for it to be marked as sold.”
Contract & health guarantee
Merlin 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 Merlin 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 Merlin 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
- Car rides
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- 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 Merlin.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Granbury, TX
1224 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Dfw
1171 miles away
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More about Merlin
Merlin has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Merlin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
MH
Merlin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Rocking H 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
Max, dad
Border Collie
About Max
Max likes to heard goats and chickens but when it’s time to stop or go inside he has an amazing off switch and will just lay in you lap. He is health tested, ofa for hips, and ABCA registered.
Great health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).Ellie, mom
Border Collie
About Ellie
Ellie loves to play ball and learning new tricks. she has a good off switch. She is health tested, ofa for hip, and ABCA registered.
Lilly, mom
Border Collie
About Lilly
Lilly likes to go run around and play in water but when it’s time to stop she will lay down and stay there. She is health tested, ofa for hips, and ABCA registered.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Rocking H 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)
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Merlin to bring home their puppies.
- MM
Mike M.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
+5Perfectly smooth process. Super easy to bring Emory home. Great communication.
