Blue Valley Ranch
Wellington, VIC
Newborn litter
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Hi, I'm Rebecca S.
Hi I’m Bec and I live on a sheep and cattle property in central east Gippsland. As a girl I always had a border collie by my side. I was fascinated by their intelligence, loyalty and the way they seemed to just know what I was thinking. As time went on I began to explore more of their inner workings such as impulse…
Puppies available
Newborn & Planned Litters
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Member since May 2023
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
Our puppies are born inside and handled from birth to ensure they develop positive associations and become used to noises sounds and environment. At 3-4 weeks of age they go outside in a temperature control environment and start coming out on grass and other surfaces. We implement a lot of puppy culture practices to…
Health
Our mums are fed a high quality diet whilst pregnant and also feeding. We supplement her with a vet milk supplement to ensure she produces good amounts of milk. We start our puppies on solids at 3 weeks and we work closely with Black Hawk to ensure they have the best possible start. We worm our puppies and mums at 2…
Home environment
Our puppies grow up on a beautiful farm in Gippsland and we have them out playing and following us around as much as possible. This creates confidence and also give the puppies a excellent recall and ability to run and play. We have a young family so there is always plenty of kids around to to play with. By 8 weeks…
Included with our puppies
When picking up your puppy you receive the following. -Black Hawk puppy pack - A variety of toys - a comprehensive information folder - worming tablets - 5 free online training sessions with relaxed obedience
Health Tests
Core Tests(2/3)
Blue Valley Ranch 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
Blue Valley Ranch conducts 14 additional tests available for the Border Collie.
Physical Test
Inherited deafness is common in specific breeds such as Dalmatians and Bull Terriers. Merle coat patterns and white coat colour can also be linked to deafness. It is recommended breeders of at-risk breeds or coat colours have the puppies checked with a Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER) test at around 6 weeks old, before they go to new homes.
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.
Physical Test
An eye certificate means the breeder has had their breeding dogs examined by a veterinary ophthalmologist, to confirm they are not affected by any eye conditions which may be passed down genetically to their puppies. If relevant for the breed, it also includes running DNA tests to confirm the dog is not a genetic carrier of hereditary eye diseases, such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA). It includes breeders who have participated in the Australian Canine Eye Scheme (ACES).
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
Blue Valley Ranch will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Blue Valley Ranch supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
Hi I’m Bec and I live with my family on a sheep and cattle property in central east Gippsland. Our dogs are very much a part of our everyday lives. They go everywhere with us from the supermarket to checking fences. They live free range and not in cages. They are family. I can’t imagine not having a good border…
Why we got involved in breeding
I began breeding in 2016 after owning border collies since I was a child. I loved their calm, loyal personalities and how they were always right by my side throughout my childhood adventures. I believe they are a true gift of friendship and I was passionate to share that with other people. I wanted to produce the…
Our special touch
We are here full time on the farm which allows me plenty of time for socialising and playing with the puppies and dogs. They are very much part of our everyday lives. I believe in creating a confident nurturing environment that allows them to explore their environment. A good foundation in their early weeks really…
Credentials
State registration
RB117206
Association
MDBA
Association number
14831
Prefix
Blue valley ranch
Breeding since
2016
A$2,750