White Rabbit Border Collies
Meet the breeder
I'm Lou G., the breeder behind White Rabbit Border Collies located in Concord, VT. I am a small, home-based breeder with large expectations for my Border Collies! I offer top-quality, loving puppies, with a focus on temperament, structure, and herding instinct. I study the pedigree, structure, and genetics of every pairing I consider producing to insure the best outcomes.
Q. & A. with Lou
Why did you start breeding?
I have always loved dogs and was excited to establish my breeding program. I am enjoying the journey, and I am a proud breeder with a focus on temperament and the overall mental and physical health of my puppies. I am passionate about placing happy, healthy puppies with loving families.What makes your program special?
At White Rabbit Border Collies, I produce excellent companions. I understand the importance of dog health, temperament, and structure, and every breeding decision is made accordingly. I am also constantly improving my breeding program and work closely with other Border Collie breeders to do so. I want dogs that can excel in the show ring and on the field with stock.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 include black and white and white and gold. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Lou
Lou 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
"I do not ask for a deposit until I've picked my keeper pup(s) at 7-8 weeks and have paired puppies with their homes. Only then do I ask for a deposit of half the purchase price of the puppy."
Contract & health guarantee
Lou 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 Lou 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 Lou directly.
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 Lou.
Breeder's location
Meet in Concord, VT
472 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Windsor locks airport
323 miles away
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Meet in Springfield, MA
332 miles away
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More about Lou
Club memberships
Lou is a member of Green Mountain Dog Club and Border Collie Society of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Lou has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Lou was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Lou’s links
Lou is a trusted Good Dog breeder
White Rabbit 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
Cheshire, dad
Border Collie
About Cheshire
Cheshire is a goofy fun loving boy! He is very much a do everything type of dog, but he’s also quite capable of just chilling in the house. He takes his show career very seriously.
Great health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Tweedle, mom
Border Collie
About Tweedle
Tweedle is a fun loving girl, very much the epitome of border collie. She would love to go on all of the adventures and check out all the new sights and scenes.
Nivens, dad
Border Collie
About Nivens
Nivens is a sweet and caring boy, he’s quite gentle natured. If he were a person he’d definitely be the kind to want to stay curled up with a good book and good company.
Hatter, mom
Border Collie
About Hatter
Hatter is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lou decided to make her part of their program. Lou 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
Good level
White Rabbit 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 (Preliminary)
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 (Preliminary)
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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.
Optimal Selection Canine Genetic Breeding Analysis, Full Embark Panel, 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).
