NxtLvl Border Collies

Raised by Kristi S.

Certified Breeder of Border Collies

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind NxtLvl Border Collies located in Texas. Our dogs and pups are raised in our home and are loved as family. We strive to produce high-quality show prospects and companions. We are dedicated to always having responsible policies when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our pups. We love what we do and truly want nothing more than to see each and every one of our puppies shine!

Puppies

Boy 1

Reserved

Male • Went Home June 28, 2022

Border Collie

Girl 1

Reserved

Female • Went Home June 28, 2022

Border Collie

Boy 2

Reserved

Male • Went Home June 28, 2022

Border Collie

Getting a puppy from Kristi

Kristi 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

Puppy prices range from $1,000 - $1,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $300.

“Pricing includes ABCA/AKC registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, puppy socialization. Puppies raised with puppy culture. All of our puppies are the same pricing regardless of sex, color or size. Includes ABCA/AKC registration and microchip.”

Contract and health guarantee

Kristi 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 Kristi 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 Kristi directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Puppies are raised with the Puppy Culture protocol. Puppies are well-adjusted to a home environment and socialized with children and other dogs. Started on crate training and litter box training. I utilize the following enrichment methods: start of puppy recall with treats, Clicker training, Outdoors (when Weather permits), Car Rides, crate training, Chew, e.g. Bone, Early Neurological Stimulation, Household Desensitization, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Three toys for chewing, kongs, nylabones and real bones, We litter train our puppies by 4 weeks which makes crate training very easy., Car Training , Puppy Culture , "No" Biting or Chewing, Clicker Training, Crate Training, and Potty Training.

Puppy health practices

Puppies are vaccinated and dewormed and taken to the vet for a final health check before going to new homes.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Early Neurological Stimulation, Sound and texture enrichment, Volhard Personality Test, Vaccinations, Puppy Leash, Puppy Collar, and Microchip.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Texas 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 or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.

More about Kristi

  • Kristi has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years

    Kristi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Kristi is a trusted Good Dog breeder

NxtLvl 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

Meet Kristi's parent dogs

All breeds

Border Collie

Parent health testing

Border Collie

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

NxtLvl 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.

  • 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.

  • 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).