Embrace Border Collies

Raised by Donna L.

Certified Breeder of Border Collies

  • 1 club membership

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Embrace Border Collies located in California. I breed for structure and a sound temperament. I breed a dog that can do what it was breed for and also one you can live with. I carefully choose the sire and dam in order to produce the best quality possible. I strive to make sure every owner has the ability to get the very best out of their puppy.

Donna’s experience

  • About Donna

    My name is Donna and I live in the southern most part of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range of California. We are not a huge kennel. I am very passionate about the breed and helping others understand the breed better.

  • What makes Donna’s program special

    I'm not the type of breeder that will just sell you a dog and you never hear from them again. You are taking a member of our family, so, you will hear from me and I will always be here for any questions you may have. I am a purposeful breeder who plans well in advance for every breeding I do.

  • Donna is a member of a club

    Border Collie Society of America

  • Donna’s certifications & recognitions

    AKC breeder of Merit Bronze , Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder of Merit

Getting a puppy from Donna

Donna 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.

Price

Please contact the breeder to get more information about pricing.

Contract and health guarantee

Donna 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 Donna 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 Donna directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

I use Puppy Culture methods! I utilize the following enrichment methods: Scent Introduction, Car Training , Human Interactions , Basic manners, Puppy Culture , Potty training, crate training, Sit Command, Clicker Training, Crate Training, and Puppy Culture .

Puppy health practices

Certified Good Dog breeders ensure their puppies are healthy and ready for their new homes. Puppies receive the appropriate vaccinations and are dewormed or have a clear fecal exam before they leave. While Embrace Border Collies hasn’t shared details about their specific health practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they care for their puppies.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Welcome Home bag, Sound and texture enrichment, Trained to sit by 7 weeks old, Early Neurological Stimulation, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Volhard Personality Test, Microchipped , Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Vaccinations, Toy with Mom's Scent, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Puppy Starter Kit, Puppy Collar, Food Starter Bag, Bone, and AKC Registration.

Bringing your puppy home

Donna offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in California or nearby

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.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted flight nanny to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.

More about Donna

  • Why Donna started breeding

    I have always had a passion for animals and their well being since I was a small child.

  • Donna has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years

    Donna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Donna’s program has one coat type

    Donna’s Border Collie puppies have rough coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Donna’s links

Donna is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Embrace 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 health testing

Border Collie

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Embrace 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 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.

  • 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 Genetic Disease Analysis (180+ Diseases), Full Embark Panel, Animal Genetics 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).

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