Letora Border Collies
Bathurst Regional, NSW
Hi, I'm Paige P.
Hello! I am Paige, a Border Collie breeder from Central West, NSW. I am an MDBA member, dedicated to, and excited about welcoming ethically bred, Border Collies to your families. My goal is to ensure my lineage pairs are producing optimal health & meeting breed standard formations.
Vet Approved Criteria
Last verified on 7 Nov 23
Every breeder on RightPaw has agreed to our vet-approved RightPaw Code of Ethics, and passed an interview from one of our team.
- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
Our puppies are raised as part of our family. From the get-go, we show them the ropes of our everyday life so they can grow into into happy and confident pups ready to meet their new families. They will be well adjusted to people, poth adults and children, and our other adult dogs.
Health
Puppies will be wormed, Micro-chipped, Vaccinated, and have a vet checkup. Our adult dogs have been screened for all relevant genetic diseases before their litter is planned, including a full health check with the vet throughout.
Home environment
Our dogs and puppies live within the comfort of our family home. They have access to safe and secure spaces inside and outside, where they can do their enrichment activities and play together.
Included with our puppies
Puppy training information, Relevant health records, Breed specific care guide, Suggested shopping list, MDBA registration, Starter Food Pack, Blanket, Scented Toy
Health Tests
Core Tests(2/3)
Letora Border Collies conducts 2 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…
PLL
Genetic Test
Primary Lens Luxation (PLL) is a genetic cause of blindness found in dogs, particularly affecting…
Additional Tests
Letora Border Collies conducts 11 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.
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
Getting your puppy home
Letora Border Collies supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
Breeding has been a dream of mine since I was a small child. Elephants were actually my pick of choice, but much to my disgust, my Mum had to let me in on the secret that I cannot breed elephants from my own home. My second dream was to own a Border Collie, that one I CAN DO! So I did. I sacrificed sleep for endless…
Why we got involved in breeding
As a former vet nurse, I have seen a lot of unfortunately bred animals, resulting in sub par puppies, in both Health & Formation. It is SO important that ethical breeders continue to breed, to ensure the lines of the Border Collie remain to their reputable health & physical standard.
Our special touch
I am so lucky to have access to credible and reputable resources, which means your puppy, with my knowledge, experience and ever growing education, will spend the first 8 weeks of their life learning, stimulated, exposed to other animals, kids & adults, incredibly loved and most importantly, have their health kept at…
Credentials
Association
MDBA
Association number
32874
Prefix
Letora
Breeding since
2023
A$2,200