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Trailblazer Border Collies
- Wasilla, AK
Meet the breeder
I'm Andrea S., the breeder behind Trailblazer Border Collies located in Wasilla, AK. We only breed dogs that have passed strict health testing. Hips, elbows, eyes, and breed-specific genetic testing are essential to producing healthy puppies that will be cherished members of your family for many years.
Q. & A. with Andrea
Why did you start breeding?
Raising healthy performance and working Border Collies has been the inspiration behind our family-run kennel. Our dogs work right alongside us on our small family farm and then come inside at the end of the day as members of our household. We want to share with others the wonders of owning a Border Collie.What makes your program special?
As responsible breeders, we will always maintain ethical breeding practices, including breed-specific health testing for our dogs and breeding for specific traits. Our dogs are part of our family, as well as working farm dogs. We will strive to place all our puppies in homes where they will be loved, cherished, and allowed to live very active Border Collie lifestyles.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 are white and red. 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.
“Babs”
Went homeFemale
“Arrow”
Went homeFemale
Tux
Went homeMale
“Eli”
Went homeMale
Miles
Went homeMale
Tali
Went homeFemale
Belle
Went homeFemale
D’anconia
Went homeMale
Patsy
Went homeFemale
Stark
Went homeFemale
Skye
Went homeMale
Hank
Went homeMale
Girl 3 “Tundra” aka Luna
Went homeFemale
Girl 4 “Kiska”
Went homeFemale
Boy 4 “Tongass” aka Lefty
Went homeMale
Girl 2 “Brooks”
Went homeFemale
Girl 1 “Chena” aka Daisy
Went homeFemale
Boy 2 “Kenai” aka Duke
Went homeMale
Boy 3 “Yukon” aka Puppy
Went homeMale
Boy 1 “Klondike” aka Hunter
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Andrea
Andrea 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and $1,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes deworming, vaccinations, AKC registration, vet exam, limited training, and a health clearance guarantee. . Your deposit will be required to hold a puppy of choice and is due when the litter is born. *Deposit may be transferred to a future litter or refunded at the breeder's discretion.”
Contract & health guarantee
Andrea 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 Andrea 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 Andrea 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Andrea.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Wasilla, AK
3320 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Ted Stevens Anchorage Airport
3342 miles away
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More about Andrea
Club memberships
Andrea is a member of Hatcher Passers Flyball Club.
Andrea has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Andrea was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Andrea’s links
Andrea is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Trailblazer 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
Missy, mom
Border Collie
About Missy
Missy is a female Border Collie about 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Andrea decided to make her part of their program. Andrea 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.
Good health testing
Optimal Selection Canine Genetic Breeding Analysis.
Kimmy, mom
Border Collie
About Kimmy
Kimmy is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Andrea decided to make her part of their program. Andrea 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.
Great health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +1 more.
Ben, dad
Border Collie
About Ben
Ben is dual registered with ABCA and AKC.
Good health testing
Optimal Selection Canine Genetic Breeding Analysis.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Trailblazer 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.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Brucellosis
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.
Intestinal Cobalamin Malabsorption (IGS CUBN Exon 53), Border Collie Type, DNA Profile, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Wisdom Panel, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Andrea to bring home their puppies.
Debbie T.
Verified owner · Mar. 2024
Andrea is a dream to work with. She's an extraordinary human being, and it shines through in the way she cares for her Border Collies. She got Puppy 3's life off to the best possible start. We were impressed with the way she went the extra mile in arranging for Puppy to travel by air cargo to Fairbanks, and everything she did to make sure his transition to his new family went smoothly. She created a group chat so owners of Puppy's littermates could keep in touch, and she's reached out with superb tips after the sale to make sure Puppy was doing all right. I give her an enthusiastic two thumbs up for fantastic service. We love Puppy--in less than two weeks, he's become an indispensable part of our family. I think our two Maine Coon cats would also agree. People say that herding cats is an impossible job, but our Puppy 3 is up to the task.
TKTrish K.
Verified owner · Jan. 2024
I am so glad I purchased the little guy Hunter from Andrea. He’s a perfect fit and he and Mishka are getting along great. Mishka is enjoying having Hunter to play with. She’s like a puppy again.
Patty R.
Verified owner · May 2022
We loved working with Andrea and her family. The puppies were obviously well cared for and loved. And being able to visit with Belle before she came to her new home really helped us bond. Andrea is a great breeder, very knowledgeable, and she provided an incredibly helpful puppy kit on go home day. We are loving having Belle join our family and are excited to see the great dog she becomes.
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Sanya A.
Verified owner · Feb. 2024
Duke is part of the family now. He’s brought joy to the house for sure and each day is a new experience for him.
Katherine P.
Verified owner · Mar. 2023
Andrea really went above and beyond through the whole process. I love that she really cares about finding the puppies the very best home, including vetting me as an owner (not just me vetting her), and really taking the time to assess each puppies personality to match each family. She answered every single question I had, sent lots of updates with pictures and personal touches, and included a packet of info at pickup on how to best prepare and care for my new companion. I can truly tell she really cares. She worked so hard to socialize these puppies and provide the very best enrichment. She was so incredibly knowledgeable and checked all my boxes of an ethical and caring breeder. This won't be my only puppy from her, I can already tell! I highly recommend Trailblazers!! I have beyond fallen in love with Patsy. She was the perfect pick for me and am so excited to see her potential. Thank you, Andrea!!
Tanya W.
Verified owner · May 2022
+4Working with Andrea was wonderful. She's very knowledgeable, and gave us a wonderful going home bag of things to get our puppy off to the best start possible. Everything was super easy, and we've been so happy with our new puppy.
