White Sage Kennel
Meet the breeder
I'm Sarah K., the breeder behind White Sage Kennel located in East Lansing, MI. Our dam, Sage, is a great Border Collie. She is eager to please - she learned to keep chickens from the garden and to ring a bell to go outside in a day - and wants to be busy all day long. But, when the sun goes down she becomes a snuggle bug lap dog. She loves her family and is easy to live with.
Q. & A. with Sarah
Why did you start breeding?
When my son was 12, and our elderly dog had died, he asked for a puppy. I took him to a dog show to teach him about different breeds. A woman there saw him learning about the dogs and asked him to handle her dog in the ring--they won the class! She spent some more time with him and several weeks later offered him a free puppy. She said it brought her joy to start youngsters in the sport.What makes your program special?
Our program is about connecting dogs with families so that they can engage in a healthy, family-friendly sport. Whether it be conformation, agility, or farm dog sports we love to see working dogs loving their work and their people enjoying a healthy challenge with their dog. Border Collies are the perfect combination of a working dog and a family pet.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have rough coats. Coat types may 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.
Acorn, boy
Went homeMale
Peanut, boy
Went homeMale
Butternut, boy
Went homeMale
Hazelnut, girl
Went homeFemale
Daisy, girl
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Sarah
Sarah 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 $500 refundable deposit and between $500 - $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes our rehoming guarantee, AKC registration, documentation of a vet check, and the puppy's first vaccinations and deworming. The deposit is required one week prior to delivery as part of your confirmation of your delivery plans. The deposit then becomes part of the purchase price upon delivery.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sarah 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 Sarah 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 Sarah 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Initial potty training
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sarah.
Breeder’s location
Meet in East Lansing, MI
4167 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Capital Region Airport (was Lansing Capital City)
4171 miles away
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More about Sarah
Sarah has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Sarah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Sarah is a trusted Good Dog breeder
White Sage Kennel 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
Sage, mom
Border Collie
About Sage
Sage has a high work drive. She wants to be active all day long. She is more motivated by pleasing people than food and is very focused on each member of the family. She keeps our chickens out of the garden and the cats herded just where she wants them. Then, when the sun goes down Sage because a complete lap dog. She wants nothing more than to curl up on the couch next to someone. Sage is an attentive mother. She places herself between the puppies and any dangers, such as cars on the road, and guards them carefully. She cleans each puppy thoroughly and seems to take her job very seriously. She is a loving companion and does best when she has lots of time with her people each day.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
White Sage Kennel 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.
