I'm the breeder behind Breese Border Collies located in Lima, OH. We decided to start a responsible, in-home breeding program in order to produce quality working dogs that also fit into a home setting. These dogs can do it all, and we make sure to foster that versatility in our puppies beginning from the moment they're born utilizing puppy culture protocol.
About Elle
I was a certified obedience instructor for many years before my horse riding accident. I fostered tons of litters and ran the prison dog training program for a local rescue. Starting my goose hazing business led me from German shepherds to border collies. I love competing in dog sports with my two sons and have a hobby farm.
What makes Elle’s program special
I raise a mix of sports and working border collies inside of my home with love and care. I pride myself in transparency of raising the pups by videoing every session to show the growth and potential in each pup. It allows puppy owners to form a bond to their puppy before going home to them.
Elle is a member of 2 clubs
Buckeye All Breed Herding Association, Border Collie Society of America
Elle’s certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Certified Basic Obedience Instructor
Elle 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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.
Puppy prices range from $1,500 - $2,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $400.
“All pups are vet checked, microchipped, dewormed, negative fecals, Baer (hearing) tested before going home. Dogs are registered through ABCA, AKC or both depending on parents registry. All puppies are priced equally, never based on color or sex. Deposits are transferable to future litter if current litter does not have a puppy suitable for your home.”
Elle 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 Elle 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 Elle directly.
Our puppies are raised through puppy culture which includes Early neurological stimulation, novel objects, exposure to different people, sound of city life, and we include farm life exposure. The puppies are raised in our home with our children and other dogs. We focus on potty training and basic clicker training. I video every session with each pup which is available on YouTube or Facebook. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Noise desensitized , Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Cats, Socialized with Children, Obedience training started, Early socialization, Clicker Training, Leash Walking, Crate Training, and Potty Training.
Puppies are vet checked, dewormed, rear dew claws only removed, microchipped, first set of vaccines, and Baer (hearing) tested before going to their homes. Negative fecals on each pup is also done prior to leaving for their new home.
We send our puppies home with Food Starter Bag, Toys, and Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents.
Elle offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.
Why Elle started breeding
I started a goose hazing business and needed more quality, health tested dogs to ensure a long working capability for my dogs. I wanted versatility in being able to be a companion on the couch as well as a dog capable of working 8 hour shifts. From there, sports titles, additional sports lessons, extra health testing and research led me to breeding.
Elle has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Elle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Elle’s program includes four colors
Elle’s Border Collie puppies include brindle, black, red, and sable. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Breese Border Collies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Border Collie
Border Collie
About Walrus
Walrus is my keeper pup from Cephus x Finnley breeding. He is a medium bone with a medium coat. He is started on stock with a keen eye with balance of pressure and respect of livestock. He has trialed in the Bluegrass Classic in the novice class and is set to trial more this year. His sire is a National champion in agility. His grandparents are search and rescue trained dogs. His dam's side is full of International Supreme Champion herding trialing dogs. He is going to be a great mix of sports and herding with hopes of producing versatile puppies in his future.
Excellent health testing
Hock Osteochondrosis Dissecans (OCD), Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA), +2 more
Border Collie
About Woo
Woo is a carbon copy of her mother, Remmy. She is sweet, biddable, loves to work but loves to cuddle on the couch after a hard days work. She loves dock diving, recently competing in the 2021 NADD Dock Diving Regionals.
Excellent health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), +5 more
Border Collie
About Honor
Honor is a pint sized, biddable, fun little sport dog. She does have some initial stranger danger issues but warms up. She stands right under 18 inches and 28 lbs. She picks up new behaviors quickly. She is my favorite sports dog to play games with!
Excellent health testing
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Shoulder Osteochondrosis, +5 more
Border Collie
About Remmy
The sweetest working farm dog you'll ever meet! She will cuddle in your lap but when it's time to work she is a power house of grace and stealth.
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, +4 more
Border Collie
Excellent level
Breese 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 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 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.
Shoulder Osteochondrosis, 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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, 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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.