I'm Cynesra J., the breeder behind Tortuga Border Collies Home of the PirateBCs located in Hutchinson, KS. Tortuga Border Collies is a working Border Collie line that excels in performance sports while maintaining everything that is tried and true about the working line Border Collie. All dogs that are part of our breeding program have been tested on or work live stock regularly.
Q. & A. with Cynesra
What makes your program special?
There is something special about the working line Border Collie and as hard workers they often can excel in the performance sports world. Tortuga Border Collies will not put sports above work-ability of our dogs. Our dogs are bred to work, and therefore they will need a job to do.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Cynesra
Cynesra 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
Connect with Cynesra to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Cynesra 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 Cynesra 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 Cynesra directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Cynesra.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hutchinson, KS
1105 miles away
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Tortuga Border Collies Home of the PirateBCs 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
Barbossa, dad
Border Collie
About Barbossa
Barbossa is a male Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Cynesra decided to make him part of their program. Cynesra 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.
Pearlie, mom
Border Collie
About Pearlie
Pearlie is a female Border Collie over 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cynesra decided to make her part of their program. Cynesra 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.
L.J. Sparrow, dad
Border Collie
About L.J. Sparrow
L.J. Sparrow is a male Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Cynesra decided to make him part of their program. Cynesra 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
Excellent level
Tortuga Border Collies Home of the PirateBCs 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.
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.
Full Embark Panel, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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).