Looking Glass Kennel

Elissa C.

Certified Breeder of Border Collies

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Looking Glass Kennel located in Carver, MA. Our goal is to carefully select and breed dogs based on health, temperament, structure, and pedigree. We have been involved with Border Collies since 2001, and have not only enjoyed training and breeding but showing as well! We believe that a well rounded Border Collie is an exceptional family pet.

Q. & A. with Elissa

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I have admittedly never bred my own litter, but I am a whelp helper to my family. Whenever they had a litter, I was there to help and intervene if needed.
  • What makes your program special?

    Breeding isn’t for the purpose of bringing adorable fluffy pups into the world, breeding is done for the purpose to improve or add to what is there foundation wise.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Elissa

Elissa 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 range from $1,500 - $2,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.

Contract & health guarantee

Elissa 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 Elissa 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 Elissa 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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration
      • Food & treats
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

You can fly or drive to pick up your puppy from Elissa.

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  • Meet in Carver, MA

    3672 miles away · Elissa's location

More about Elissa

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

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

  • Elissa’s links

Elissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Looking Glass 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Looking Glass 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.

  • 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.

  • Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome, Cohen Syndrome (TNS), Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Border Collie Type

    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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