FRECKLEDPARK Border Collies (ANKC Registered)
Greater Taree, NSW
Hi, I'm Lisa F.
We are small ANKC registered breeders located near Wingham on the Mid North Coast of NSW. We take great pride in raising sound healthy puppies that are suitable as family companions, show and sporting homes. All our parents have been thoroughly health screened through OrIvet DNA and have been Hip and Elbow X-Ray…
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Newborn & Planned Litters
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
Our puppies are raised in a purpose built fully climate controlled indoor space, which leads out onto an undercover area and lawn. This allows the puppies to start their tactical journey from day one, exposing them to different surfaces. We provide an abundance on enrichment activities for the puppies to explore,…
Health
We conduct health screening through Orivet DNA, as well as hip and elbow scoring on all our parent dogs (owners will receive a copy of those results) in our puppy pack. Cleanliness is very important to us here with our puppy room disinfected twice daily to ensure puppies are raised in a clean, healthy environment. We…
Home environment
Our puppies are raised in a purpose built fully climate controlled indoor space, which leads out onto an undercover area and lawn. Our adult dogs spend their days out and about with us in the garden, or exploring the creeks, paddock and bush. They have large grassed yards which include shade sails, sandpits, pools…
Included with our puppies
All pups are registered with pedigree papers under the ANKC Dogs NSW, and have started toilet training, crate training, they have been microchipped, vet checked, wormed and vaccinated with C3 vaccination at 6 weeks old. Puppies come with an extensive puppy pack including food, intestinal wormer, Nexgard Tick & Flea…
Health Tests
Core Tests(3/3)
FRECKLEDPARK Border Collies (ANKC Registered) conducts 3 out of 3 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Border Collie.
CEA
Genetic Test
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), also known as ‘Choroidal Hypoplasia’ (CH), is a genetic disease…
Hip Dysplasia
Physical Test
These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs with…
PLL
Genetic Test
Primary Lens Luxation (PLL) is a genetic cause of blindness found in dogs, particularly affecting…
Additional Tests
FRECKLEDPARK Border Collies (ANKC Registered) conducts 12 additional tests available for the Border Collie.
Genetic Test
This a genetic cause of cobalamin malabsorption found in Border Collies. Affected dogs cannot absorb Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) from the gut and therefore experience a range of gastrointestinal disease. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
Genetic Test
This condition mainly affects Newfoundlands although other breeds can be affected. It is a genetic condition which results in the production of kidney and bladder stones. There is a DNA test available to confirm that breeding dogs are not carrying this condition.
Genetic Test
This is a disease affecting the spinal cord of older dogs, initially causing wobbliness and eventually hindlimb paralysis. It can affect a wide range of breeds. There is now a DNA test that can indicated if a breeding dog is carrying this disease.
Physical Test
These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess the quality of their elbow joints. Dogs with very low ‘elbow scores’ are less likely to develop elbow problems in the future and less likely to pass hereditary elbow problems on to their puppies.
Genetic Test
Goniodysgenesis is a genetic cause of ‘glaucoma’, or increased pressure in the eye. Untreated glaucoma can result in eye pain and blindness. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this genetic cause of glaucoma.
Genetic Test
The MDR-1 gene (Multi-drug Resistance Gene 1) is responsible for producing proteins that protect the brain from harmful chemicals. Some breeds have a mutation in this gene resulting in them being dangerously sensitive to certain chemicals and drugs. It is recommended to test these breeding dogs for the MDR-1 mutation, so they do not pass on the sensitivity to their puppies.
Genetic Test
Myotonia Hereditaria/Congenita is a genetic disease that causes muscle problems resulting in a stiff gait and difficulty swallowing. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog might be carrying this condition.
Genetic Test
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL) is a neurodegenerative disorder found in many breeds of dog. 7 varieties have been identified so far, affecting different breeds. There are DNA tests for each type, to identify whether a breeding dog might be carrying this condition.
Genetic Test
Raine Syndrome, or Canine Dental Hypomineralisation, is a genetic disorder found in Border Collies, that causes their teeth to wear down abnormally fast. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
Genetic Test
Sensory Neuropathy is a serious genetic disease causing progressive neurological degeneration. Affected dogs develop difficulty with basic activities such as walking and swallowing and will eventually require euthanasia. There is a DNA test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this disease.
Genetic Test
Trapped Neutrophil Syndrome (TNS) is a genetic disease affecting Border Collies. It results in the dog’s white blood cells not being released from the bone marrow properly, meaning they cannot fight off infections. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
Genetic Test
Von Willebrand’s Disease (VWD/vWD) is a genetic bleeding disorder caused by a lack of a specific clotting factor. There are three forms of the disease, types 1, 2 & 3. A DNA test is available for each type of VWD to identify whether a breeding dog is a carrier or might be affected. The severity of VWD varies widely between breeds and individuals, ranging from life threatening, through to having no impact on clotting ability.
Transportation options
FRECKLEDPARK Border Collies (ANKC Registered) will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
FRECKLEDPARK Border Collies (ANKC Registered) supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
I'm Lisa, owner and breeder at Freckled Park Border Collies along with my husband Troy. I have been involved with dogs all my life as a young girl growing up with our working kelpies and other farm animals. I went onto complete my accreditation in veterinary nursing which I have practiced for almost a decade. I adore…
Why we got involved in breeding
We are dedicated ethical breeders who strive to raise puppies who go on to be well-adjusted, intelligent dogs with biddable temperaments and sound confirmation. Our aim is to breed Border Collies that suit a variety of households, be it as a forever family companion or competing in the show ring, agility, obedience,…
Credentials
Association
Dogs NSW (ANKC)
Association number
2100088184
Prefix
FRECKLEDPARK
- Mid North Coast Canine Club Inc
A$3,500