Whistlemir Sheepdogs
Meet the breeder
I'm Brianna H., the breeder behind Whistlemir Sheepdogs located in Cache County, UT. I offer pups from parents who have been hip tested through OFA, BVA, and pennhip; they are certified for hips, elbows, shoulders, and the full Border Collie panel including EAOD from Optimal Selection.
Q. & A. with Brianna
Why did you start breeding?
I wanted to have high drive but biddable dogs for myself that will do well at trials and so I decided to breed so that I could pick the working traits I want to add to my own females. I hope that through careful selection of sires for health, temperament, drive, and herding traits, I will end up with dogs who will be well rounded and able to excel at anything their owners want to do with them.What makes your program special?
The dogs I choose to breed compete in USBCHA herding trials and are good listeners. My females are FAST, heat tolerant, and will work (or play) all day, then curl up on the couch with you at night. This makes them suited to a large variety of dogs sports. I want to be honest about each litter and place puppies where I think they will be the most successful.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Brianna
Brianna 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.
“Price also includes full breeding rights, health guarantee, ABCA registration, and first set of vaccines. All puppies are the same price, male or female.”
Contract & health guarantee
Brianna 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 Brianna 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 Brianna 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 Brianna.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Cache County, UT
5142 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Salt Lake City Airport
5203 miles away
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More about Brianna
Club memberships
Brianna is a member of ABCA - American Border Collie Association and USBCHA - United States Border Collie Handler's Association.
Brianna has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Brianna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Brianna is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Whistlemir Sheepdogs 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
Nike, mom
Border Collie
About Nike
Nike is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Brianna decided to make her part of their program. Brianna 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
Whistlemir Sheepdogs 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.
Shoulder Osteochondrosis
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.
Early Adult Onset Deafness (EAOD), 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).
