Jagawag Kennels Border Collies

LocationMelbourne, VIC

Newborn litter

Pups ready to go home in 1 week
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Hi, I'm Jenny K.

We are a boutique city-based breeder specializing in healthy, socially capable puppies who are prepared to become lifetime companions. Our breeding pair are our pets and best friends; you can meet them during a puppy visit.

Puppies available

Newborn & Planned Litters

Vet Approved Criteria

Member since Mar 2025

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

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Behaviour and socialisation

We do a variety of sensory stimulation exercises with our puppies and incorporate intense and frequent socialisation visits with members of our community of all ages. Our pups are fully ready to become a family pet.

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Health

Our adorable puppies will be ready for their new homes with their first vaccination, a microchip, and they'll have been wormed every two weeks to ensure they’re healthy and happy! Every little one will also have passed a thorough health check at the vet, so you can have peace of mind. If there are any health or…

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Home environment

Our puppies are born and live in our home and we are a constant presence in their lives for the first 8 weeks. We conduct regular "puppy cuddles" with the local community to ensure that they are used to dealing with people of all ages. As we only have one litter at a time, our puppies have more direct human…

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Included with our puppies

All puppies come with a pawsome puppy pack which includes: * Rainbow dog tug * Car Harness * Car seat belt * The Complete Guide to Border Collies book * A selection of wet and dry food * Professional puppy photos * Individual puppy towel * Various dog toys Also included: * Our own guide to raising Border…

Health Tests

Core Tests(1/2)

Jagawag Kennels Border Collies conducts 1 out of 2 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Border Collie.

CEA

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

CEA

Additional Tests

Jagawag Kennels Border Collies conducts 11 additional tests available for the Border Collie.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Primary Lens Luxation (PLL) is a genetic cause of blindness found in dogs, particularly affecting terrier breeds. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Australia States

Transportation options

Australia States

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

VIC
NSW
ACT
SA

Getting your puppy home

Jagawag Kennels 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
Ground transport service
Supportive of on-the-road pet transport by car or van

Badges of Recognition

RightPaw Verified BadgeMDBA Registered

About the Breeder

A little about us

We are a small kennel located in Kingsville, inner West of Melbourne. Our breeding pair, Oberon (Obi) and Callisto (Cali) are our family pets and best friends. We breed for love and for the joy that puppies bring and the satisfaction of placing a pup with a loving owner.

Why we got involved in breeding

We love the intelligence, loyalty and hilarious antics of dogs in general and Border Collies specifically. Seeing puppies grow and learn is a real privilege and pleasure.

Our special touch

Our puppies get our total and undivided attention - second only to our human children! They get an immense amount of human interaction from our extended family and those in our local community. The result are puppies whose temperament and intelligence are second to none.

Credentials

State registration

RB183974

Association

MDBA

Association number

21228

Breeding since

Jenny first breed Border Collies in 1996, but Jagawag Kennels first litter was in 2023.

Applying for a puppy

Apply for a puppy by answering a few questions so Jenny can get to know you.
A$3,500

1. Visit us to view our puppies and see if one steals your heart. 2. Complete questionaire so we can make sure our puppies are a good match for you 3. Pay $500 refundable deposit. 4. Pay balance and pick up puppy around 8 weeks (currently 2nd week of April)

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A$3,500