Solaras Border Collies

Barbara F.

Breeder of Border Collies

  • Watkinsville, GA
  • Responds within a few days

Available puppies

Boy 1

Ready now

9 weeks old · Male

Polar - with blue eyes

Ready now

9 weeks old · Female

Boy 4

Ready now

9 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Barbara F., the breeder behind Solaras Border Collies located in Watkinsville, GA. As AKC Breeders of Merit, we breed our Border Collies with care and a focus on health and temperament.

Q. & A. with Barbara

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Solaras started in 2004 with our first Border Collie, Smitty. Kiri soon joined the household, and our lives were then dedicated to making sure our dogs had all of the education and exercise a border collie deserves. Our dogs live indoors with us as house pets. We train in agility and herding for their recreation, but our competitive focus is on conformation.
  • What makes your program special?

    Solaras Border Collies is a small kennel located in North Georgia, in the Greater Metropolitan Atlanta area. We breed just one to two litters a year, and are exclusively focused on all things Border Collie!
  • What are the different breed coat types in your program?

    Our puppies have rough coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include black and blue. 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.

Getting a puppy from Barbara

Barbara 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 $800 refundable deposit and between $800 - $1,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Companion & Performance puppies are $1600, sold on a spay/neuter health guarantee contract. Show Quality are $2200 and are sold on a show quality puppy contract. Please contact us for details. Border Collie Companion Puppy. Deposit to secure a pet quality puppy: $ 800.00, 50% of total purchase price ($1600.00).”

Contract & health guarantee

Barbara 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 Barbara 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 Barbara 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
      • 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
      • Initial potty training
      • AKC registration
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Barbara.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Watkinsville, GA

486 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta Airport

537 miles away

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Meet in Charlotte, NC

322 miles away

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More about Barbara

  • Club memberships

    Barbara is a member of North GA All Breed Herding Dog Association.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Barbara has been a member of Good Dog for almost 7 years

    Barbara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

  • Barbara’s links

Barbara is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Solaras 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Solaras 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.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    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.

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