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[Sam Vimes]

Im looking to get a Border Collie male pup, ideally black and white. If anyone knows of any available or can suggest a breeder who may be able to point me in a direction of someone reputable and trustworthy, that'd be great.

Ideally in Norfolk/Suffolk/Cambs/Lincs but any suggestions welcomed!

[cfnbryn]

Good place to try is www.epupz.co.uk

If you sign up, and look at the ads older than 7 days then you can get contact info for free That is how we found our adorable little westie pup. It says when they should be ready for buying as well, with photos

[Sam Vimes]

Cheers mate... I have signed up on there but I'm finding very few locally and even fewer still which seem entirely legit (I'd hate to end up accidentally getting one from a puppy farm or similar)

Unfortunately there's only so far you can travel based on a photo on the net, I thought someone on here may be able to recommend a breeder by name from experience.

Did you get yours from a breeder or a private sale out of interest..?

[Derf]

With border collies if you want one for a pet get it from a breeder not a farmer.

One's bred on farms are working dogs and VERY tempremental. One's from Breeders are the most loyal pet you'll ever have.
There used to be a breeder in Basildon, (a quick Google search shows the pedigree name of LUTAY) she's absolutely barking mad, but breeds lovely dogs.



If you fancy travelling a bit further, My (late) very loyal companion of 14 1/2 years came from here;


http://www.mobella.m...rdercollies.htm


('Glory' was his Aunt)

Edited by Derf, 26 January 2012 - 09:13 AM.

[Sam Vimes]

Thanks Derf - ideally I'd like to get one from a breeder, I'm just always wary of people online and these puppy farms still seem to be quite common. I've enquiried at a few working farms but as you say they will be working dogs and thus very high maintenance.

Thanks for the link, I had a look and seems the lady has retired from breeding Collies which is a shame! Back to the drawing board!

[cfnbryn]

Cheers mate... I have signed up on there but I'm finding very few locally and even fewer still which seem entirely legit (I'd hate to end up accidentally getting one from a puppy farm or similar)

Unfortunately there's only so far you can travel based on a photo on the net, I thought someone on here may be able to recommend a breeder by name from experience.

Did you get yours from a breeder or a private sale out of interest..?

I got my little Westie from a Breeder who lived on a large country farm, we were able to check the condition of the parents, grandparents etc, and saw their living conditions, took a tour of the farm and house, whilst all the puppies followed us like sheep. They also had lots of horses, I dont like horses.

Edited by cfnbryn, 26 January 2012 - 01:14 PM.

[Derf]

They also had lots of horses, I dont like horses.

Yeah... not that easy to house train

[Sam Vimes]

Yeah... not that easy to house train

Always handy to have around when you really feel like you could eat a horse though.

[Sam Vimes]

Well i've reserved one in Lincolnshire for viewing on the 12th... Hopefully all will work out well. Just need a name... over to the Locker Room I think!