I'm the breeder behind Heronwood Border Collies located in Olney, IL. Our goal is to ensure every dog from our program is set up to live a happy and healthy life and is prepared for its future role. Our dogs shine both in and out of the show ring. We are dedicated to improving our lines with each generation so that the breed will continue to thrive for a long time to come.
Karen 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.
Please contact the breeder to get more information about pricing.
Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen directly.
I utilize the following enrichment methods: Car rides, Various sounds, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, and Surface & tactile stimulation.
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 Heronwood 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.
We send our puppies home with Puppy starter kit, Initial potty training, Toys, Food & treats, Vet records, Microchip, Registration, and Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent.
Karen 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 flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Karen is a Preferred Good Dog Breeder
Preferred Breeders are recognized for their quick replies and exceptional buyer support.
Karen has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Heronwood Border Collies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
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Border Collie
Border Collie
About Riddle
Riddle is a male Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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.
Border Collie
About Gale
Gale is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Border Collie
About Gale
Gale is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Border Collie
About Libby
Libby is a very quiet, sweet girl. She has been very gentle with her puppies. She has been shown lightly. She loves to swim.
Border Collie
Excellent level
Heronwood 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.
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.
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).