Ridge Kap Border Collies

Raised by Katie Kerby R.

Certified Breeder of Border Collies

  • 1 club membership • Preferred Breeder
  • 100% response rate • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Ridge Kap Border Collies located in Henagar, AL. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, athleticism, working ability and a desire to please their owner. We go the extra mile to ensure to the best of our ability that our puppies and dogs go to compatible and loving homes.

Katie Kerby’s experience

  • About Katie Kerby

    We have been raising and training border collies for over 20 years and training dogs for the public for over 10 years.

  • What makes Katie Kerby’s program special

    I have worked for many years to improve the breed by keeping the "old timey" bloodlines that have a desire to please and great working ability, as well as, performing genetic health tests on all breeding adults.

  • Katie Kerby is a member of a club

    American Border Collie Association

Getting a puppy from Katie Kerby

Katie Kerby 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 $800 - $2,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $400.

“This price includes age appropriate vaccines and deworming, puppy socialization, and registration with the American Border Collie Association (ABCA). We accept several forms of payment for the deposit which will hold your puppy/dog until the scheduled time of pick up. The amount of the deposit required will depend on the price of the puppy/dog.”

Contract and health guarantee

Katie Kerby 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 Katie Kerby 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 Katie Kerby directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our puppies are socialized around other people, dogs, and cats. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Daily handling, Surface & tactile stimulation, and Various sounds.

Puppy health practices

All of our adults are health tested for over 250 genetic diseases.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Registration.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Henagar, AL 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.

“We have stopped shipping puppies via air because of the pandemic. Other arrangements can be made to ensure that the puppy/dog gets with their new families.”

More about Katie Kerby

Katie Kerby is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Ridge Kap 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

Good level

Ridge Kap 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.

  • 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).