I'm Jan C., the breeder behind Spice of Life Border Collies located in Terre Haute, IN. We prioritize health testing along with temperament. Our dogs are active and loved to the highest extent. We are involved with agility,rally, scent work, therapy and will be doing dock diving and care deeply about the welfare of our beloved dogs. These dogs are family and live in the house.
Q. & A. with Jan
Why did you start breeding?
Years ago I had Cocker Spaniels and bred a couple of litters. Now I breed only Border Collies. I want to provide other families with a healthy, biddable, lovable companion.
What makes your program special?
My first and foremost priority is producing healthy, happy, biddable and super temperament dogs. I will always take a puppy/dog back at anytime for any reason. My dogs are not bred until all health clearances are certified and they have proven themselves with open titles in some sport.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 6
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Jan
Jan 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and between $800 - $1,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All puppies are are the same price regardless of color or gender. All will be on limited registration ( non-breeding). This is to hold (reserve)a puppy. It can be made thru Good Dog or Walmart to Walmart. I will not accept any other form of payment.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jan 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 Jan 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 Jan directly.
Spice of Life 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
Breena, mom
Border Collie
About Breena
Breena is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jan decided to make her part of their program. Jan 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.
Jesse,J, dad
Border Collie
About Jesse,J
Jesse,J is a male Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jan decided to make him part of their program. Jan 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.
Jesse, dad
Border Collie
About Jesse
Jesse is a male Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jan decided to make him part of their program. Jan 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Spice of Life 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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Full Embark Panel, DNA Coat/Trait 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).