I'm Mary S., the breeder behind Sunrise Kennels located in Ohio. We breed high-quality puppies. We love what we do and are committed to producing well-bred, healthy puppies for loving homes. We are a simple, family-run breeding program offering loving and loyal companions to others. We focus on quality care and health with each litter we raise.
Q. & A. with Mary
Why did you start breeding?
We got into breeding as a result of a family member's interest in dogs and a school project.
What makes your program special?
Our breeding program is special mostly because of the wonderful dogs. They are truly some of most intelligent and loyal dogs!
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Bordoodle puppies are mini size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Border Collie puppies have smooth coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Bordoodle puppies are black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Magellan 'Maggie'
Went home
Female
Isabella 'Izzy'
Went home
Female
Columbus 'Cole'
Went home
Male
Leif
Went home
Male
Amelia 'Lia'
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Mary
Mary 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $800 - $2,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes dewormer for up to 10 weeks, first vaccination and veterinary check up around 6-8 weeks.
It was includes registration if desired for Border Collies. Putting down a deposit gives you first rights to your favorite available puppy.
The rest of your payment will be due just before delivery to receive the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Mary 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 Mary 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 Mary directly.
Sunrise Kennels 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
Dallas, dad
Border Collie
About Dallas
Dallas is a male Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mary decided to make him part of their program. Mary 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.
Lana, mom
Border Collie
About Lana
Lana is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mary decided to make her part of their program. Mary 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
Good level
Sunrise Kennels 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.
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).