Shade Tree Border Collies
- Salisbury, NC
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Kathi M., the breeder behind Shade Tree Border Collies located in Salisbury, NC. Our puppies are raised with love in our home, and we strive to help each one grow up with confidence so they are ready to thrive with their new families. They are affectionate, intelligent, and cute as can be!
Q. & A. with Kathi
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Kathi
Kathi 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Kathi partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
Contract & health guarantee
Kathi 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 Kathi 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 Kathi 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Food & treats
- Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kathi.
Breeder's location
Meet in Salisbury, NC
287 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Salisbury, NC
285 miles away
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More about Kathi
Kathi has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Kathi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Kathi is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Shade Tree 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
Meg, mom
Border Collie
About Meg
Meg is a super friendly girl. She has chosen my hubby as her person but still loves attention from others. She has a medium to high drive and has worked cattle and geese.
Panda, dad
Border Collie
About Panda
Panda doesn't meet a stranger! He loves people! He has a medium drive. He is the perfect complement of work ethic and a snuggle buddy.
Parent health testing
Good level
Shade Tree 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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not 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.
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).
