I'm the breeder behind Stones River Kennel located in Murfreesboro, TN. We raise top-quality Border Collies and show our dogs in conformation and performance events.
About Tracie
We are a small kennel located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. We raise top-quality Border Collies and show our dogs in conformation and performance events.
What makes Tracie’s program special
All our dogs are extremely special to us. This quote sums it up well: "He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion."
Tracie 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.
Tracie 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 Tracie 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 Tracie directly.
Our puppies are raised in our homes and socialized with humans and dogs on a daily basis. Once the puppies are old enough, they meet other dogs and go to dog shows with us, as well as visitors, to get them used to home life. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with Adult Dogs.
All puppies are vaccinated, dewormed, and seen by a licensed veterinarian before going to their new homes.
Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Stones River Kennel hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.
Tracie 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.
Tracie has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Tracie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Stones River Kennel meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Border Collie
Border Collie
About Spring
Spring is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tracie decided to make her part of their program. Tracie 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 Flare
Flare is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tracie decided to make her part of their program. Tracie 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 Presley
Presley is a male Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Tracie decided to make him part of their program. Tracie 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 April
April is a female Border Collie. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tracie decided to make her part of their program. Tracie 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
Great level
Stones River 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.
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.
Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome, Cohen Syndrome (TNS), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
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).