When you follow through with your purchase of a JBK Puppy or Dog Always Feel free to reach out to me with any training questions you may have! I am here to help with any issues you encounter. Remember, Border Collies are incredibly intelligent and require a specialized herding trainer with years of experience. Don’t wait too long to call; addressing issues early can prevent them from becoming bigger problems down the line. -- I have been breeding and training this breed since 1994.
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Vaccinations
are timed scheduled. Your Border Collie will be parvo and distemper vaccinated before pickup with first vaccines. Ongoing vet care ensures continued protection. Please plan on seeing your Vet within 48 hours of pickup from JBK
Parasites
Our puppies receive regular worming treatments every two weeks, using pyrantel pamoate and fenbendazole. This preventive approach ensures your new companion starts their journey with a clean bill of health.
Nutrition
We believe in nourishing our Border Collies from the inside out. We provide them with a diet of Purina Pro Plan 27/17, lamb & Rice. A high-quality dog food that supports their growth and vitality throughout their lives.
​Personality Remarkably Smart Workaholics
*Energy Level: Very Active: Their energy and intelligence need outlets
*Fair with small Children: Better with Older Children
*Good with other Dogs: “With Supervision”
*Shedding: Seasonal
*Grooming: Weekly brushing and combing & dremel the nails
*Train-ability: Eager To Please (Consistency is a must)
*Height: 19-22 inches (male), 18-21 inches (female)
*Weight: Males 38-43 pounds, females 30-37 pounds.
*Life Expectancy: 12-15 years
*Their Herding instincts are very strong ​
Dedicating Time
Border Collies:"Owning an energetic dog requires dedication and commitment from day one. Without the time, energy, and consistency to train them, you may find yourself in for a wild ride! Essential training techniques like crate training, focus, down, and stay provide the foundation for a well-behaved companion. Remember, for every year your dog ages, it's like seven human years—so start training now, not later!"
Maybe to Smart
The average Border Collie knows 300 words. The smartest over 1000 words & sight recognition. You owe it to the dog to know how to completely communicate with your dog. Not all trainers are created to work with Border Collies.
You do Fully understand that a puppy or new dog is a 24/7 task for the first 30 days?
This is the Most formative time to teach a solid foundation to work from.
In the House
Our puppies are raised in the house in the central area "the living room" exposed to the busiest area. With a large screen TV playing 24/7 show ranging from Pod cast to Westerns. Enrichment toys to play with. Puppies start eating here at 3 weeks of age. Pro Plan lamb & rice small bite hard kibble. (No mushy canned dog food) They
eat three times a day, away from their mother.
AKC Registration
Your official AKC registration will be sent to you Via Email from AKC 30 days after your purchase from us. Your Official AKC Limited papers will arrive 7-10 business days after you get you email from AKC. The puppies are all, micro-chipped with AKC Reunite before they leave JBK.
Spay or Neuter
The appropriate age
is 18 to 24 months
(Optimal is 24 months)
of age for proper mental and physical growth.
when spaying & Neutering
Dogs sold as a companion or sport dogs are sold on an AKC Limited Registration. Which means that this dog cannot be bred at any time. Nor can any puppies that may be produced be AKC registered.
Educational Books
By Carol Price
Border Collie Expert
1.Essential Life Skills and Learning.
2.Behavior Instincts & Solutions
3.Secrets of the Working Mind.
4. Collie Psychology
Genetics
Your dog’s Genetic Guarantee:
They are free from being affected by CL, CEA, TNS, BCG, MDR1. Via DNA Parentage & or Testing.