Ball & Biscuit Border Collies
Fraser Coast, QLD
Hi, I'm Connie & Adrian L.
Ball & Biscuit Border Collies are small batch breeders. Our dogs are a part of our family and we breed puppies to be a part of yours.
Vet Approved Criteria
Last verified on 9 Jul 24
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
Our puppies are raised in our family home and we complete Early Neurological Stimulation to help with puppy development. From two weeks, our puppies get to meet a range of adults and children; are exposed to household noises and safe outdoor experiences building their confidence. Our adult dogs are experienced…
Health
Our puppies will all have had their first vaccination, microchip, and are wormed every 2 weeks before coming home with you. All our puppies will have passed their health check at the vet and any health or behaviour concerns will be explained to you in writing. We conduct full DNA screening on our breeding parents,…
Home environment
Our puppies are born and raised in our family home. They are born indoors but also have access to outdoor play and activities. We provide a stimulating environment for our puppies with age-appropriate enrichment activities and they are exposed to a busy family life with many noises, children and visitors. We pride…
Included with our puppies
Our puppies come with: DNA results of parents DNA results for puppy Certificate of vet check Relevant health records Dogs QLD Registration Starter food pack Sheepskin off-cut with mothers scent Recommended diet, care and crate-training plan
Health Tests
Core Tests(2/3)
Ball & Biscuit 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…
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PLL
Genetic Test
Primary Lens Luxation (PLL) is a genetic cause of blindness found in dogs, particularly affecting…
![PLL](https://assets.rightpaw.com.au/images/health-tests/pll.jpg)
Additional Tests
Ball & Biscuit Border Collies conducts 6 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
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
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.
Transportation options
Ball & Biscuit Border Collies will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Ball & Biscuit Border Collies supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
Badges of Recognition
About the Breeder
A little about us
We are a family with a long history of owning and loving border collies. We have one female chocolate tri merle 'Faith' who is an athletic family dog with a sweet temperament. We have a second black tri border collie 'Arlo' who is very clever and loving. Our third and newest addition is a young chocolate tri girl…
Why we got involved in breeding
We love our dogs and as small boutique breeders we are able to enjoy breeding and developing puppies ready for their new families.
Our special touch
We love training dogs in a day to day environment. We raise our dogs and puppies in a family atmosphere, practicing Early Neuro Stimulation and socialisation to develop their confidence. Our dogs enjoy a high quality carnivore diet and are introduced to crate-training from an early age.
Credentials
State registration
BIN0008604490071
Association
Dogs Queensland (ANKC)
Association number
4100125476
Prefix
Ballnbiscuit
Breeding since
We have commenced breeding in 2024.
A$2,000