Bordermeade Border Collies
Kempsey, NSW
Newborn litter
Hi, I'm Kim S.
My name is Kim Smith and I am founder of Bordermeade Border Collies on mid-north coast NSW I strive to breed well-adjusted ANKC pedigree loyal, healthy, happy puppies with excellent temperaments and good conformation to suit a variety of sports or just as a family companion. All our dogs are registered with dogs NSW.…
Newborn & Planned Litters
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Member since Apr 2023
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
Our border collie puppies are socialised with humans of different age groups and introduced to puppy culture protocols from day one including early neurological stimulation, early scent introduction, different sounds and startle responses. We also do personality testing of all the puppies at 7 weeks of age. We hope…
Health
Our adult dogs are fully DNA breed profiled for diseases and traits. Our adult breeding dogs are also hip & elbow scored. All breeding dogs will be re-tested for any new diseases or traits that become available. Our dogs will never be mated to same carriers ensuring none of our puppies can ever develop these…
Home environment
Our border collie puppies are raised in a rural environment and are familiar with other dogs and farm animals. We have a purpose built room to whelp our pups, with heating, air conditioning & opening windows when required. Also an outside grassed area with lots of toys and playground equipment for them to enjoy.
Included with our puppies
On collection, you will receive a puppy pack that includes puppy manual with helpful information on your puppy’s ongoing care, including diet, training and enrichment, The puppy pack will include some food to ensure that the puppy doesn’t experience diarrhea from a sudden diet change, suitable toys and a blanket…
Health Tests
Core Tests(3/3)
Bordermeade Border Collies 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
Bordermeade Border Collies 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
Bordermeade Border Collies will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Bordermeade Border Collies supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
My name is Kim Smith. I grew up in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. There was always a dog around while I was growing up but my favourite dog was my border collie x kelpie when my kids were growing up. Although she was spayed she was the best, most intelligent and well behaved dog I had ever owned. So I knew…
Why we got involved in breeding
I knew then that one day I would endeavour to breed the border collie. But my greatest love growing up was my horses and my dogs. I did the usual teenage pony club and trail riding but went into breeding Arabian horses at the age of 19. This was later followed by Shetlands when my 1st child was born. My love of…
Our special touch
Bordermeade Border Collies in NSW is a small kennel which allows us to give plenty of individual attention to all the dogs and puppies. Our dogs are part of our family and as such enjoy being with us wherever we are on the property keeping us company on caravan holidays or just lazing around the verandah. We…
Credentials
Association
Dogs NSW (ANKC)
Association number
2100097696
Prefix
Bordermeade
Breeding since
2019
- Port Macquarie Dog Club Inc
A$3,000