Steadfast Border Collies
Greater Geelong, VIC
Hi, I'm Gaye M.
Breeder of quality Border Collies for family pets and performance sports. All parents health tested in accordance to the breed’s code of ethics. Successful breeder of many Conformation titled dogs at National level. My dogs are my lifestyle and this shows in each generation of my lines
Vet Approved Criteria
Last verified on 22 Sep 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
All litters are whelped inside and subject to a noisy household and constant stream of visitors of all ages to assist with noise and new experience de-sensitisation.
Health
All our pups will come wormed, micro-chipped, and vaccinated. Our breeding dogs are tested for all relevant genetic diseases, and fed high quality food. We also conduct a health check on puppies prior to leaving, and ensure pups are fed a healthy, well-balanced diet
Home environment
Puppies are whelped inside, and well socialised with our family and adult dogs. The pups are then moved outside to our puppy play area when old enough - we have an acreage property where the pups will get to roam. Our adult dogs all have generous pen spaces to live and play.
Included with our puppies
All pups are ANKC registered on Limited Register. Come with puppy packs of parentage information, all certificates, sample of food and puppy feeding chart
Health Tests
Core Tests(1/3)
Steadfast Border Collies conducts 1 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…
Additional Tests
Steadfast Border Collies conducts 8 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 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
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
Steadfast Border Collies will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Steadfast Border Collies supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
Badges of Recognition
About the Breeder
A little about us
I am a successful breeder of Border Collies, competing regularly at Conformation and being awarded highly at this level. All my older dogs come jogging daily with me and the younger ones are walked. They all enjoy time off lead
Why we got involved in breeding
After purchasing my first conformation puppy and being very successful, I believed in my new hobby and knew I had to create my own breeding program to contribute to my success
Our special touch
My dogs are all exercised daily with an age appropriate activity. They are subjected to many different environments and activities. This is my lifestyle choice!!!
Connect with us
Credentials
State registration
RB102589
Association
Dogs Victoria (ANKC)
Association number
3008467670
Prefix
Steadfast
Breeding since
1989
A$3,500