Kim S

Bordermeade Border Collies

Kempsey, NSW

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…

Meet our Parent Dogs

Vet Approved CriteriaMember since Apr 2023

RightPaw Responsible Breeder Badge

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

puppy line drawing

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…

paw print in heart above hand line drawing

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…

kennel line drawing

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.

puppy pack drawing

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(2/2)

Bordermeade Border Collies conducts 2 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Border Collie.

CEA

CEA

dna iconGenetic Test

Canine/Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), also known as ‘Choroidal Hypoplasia’ (CH), is a genetic disease…

Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia

stethoscope iconPhysical Test

These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs…

Additional Tests

Bordermeade Border Collies conducts 13 additional tests available for the Border Collie.

Transportation options

Australia States

Bordermeade Border Collies will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:

  • All states (QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, NT, ACT & TAS)

Our payment process

Lifetime Breeder Support & Genetic Health Guarantee & extensive puppy pack incl. registration certificate on limited registration (not for breeding or showing), toys, food, brushes and more

Getting your puppy home

Bordermeade Border Collies supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.

In person puppy pick up

Meet the breeder in person for puppy pick ups

Domestic air travel by plane

Supportive of domestic air transport by plane

Ground transport service

Supportive of on-the-road pet transport by car or van

Badges of Recognition

RightPaw Verified BadgeDogs Australia Registered

About the Breeder

Kim S

Kim S

Bordermeade Border Collies

Member since Apr 2023

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…

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

State registration

B000616832

Association

Dogs NSW (ANKC)

Association number

2100097696

Prefix

Bordermeade

Breeding since

2019

Clubs / associations

  • Port Macquarie Dog Club Inc

Connect with us

More about the breeder

Price (approx.)A$3,200
Apply to breeder