Wattledale BorderCollies
Armidale Dumaresq, NSW
Newborn litter
Hi, I'm Karrie B.
We are a small scale breeder situated outside of Armidale NSW on a large property. We produce about one litter per year. Our dogs are a part of our family and their health and happiness is our number 1 priority. Our breeding program is focused on producing puppies that are not only healthy, but have beautiful…
8 puppies available
Newborn & Planned Litters
Vet Approved Criteria
Member since May 2025
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
Behaviour and socialisation
Our Puppies are raised in a family environment with our three young children, along with many different animals such as cats, sheep, chickens and ducks. We focus on early socialisation, exposing our babies to as many sights and sounds as possible, in a non stress environment. Once age appropriate, they will be…
Health
Our adult dogs have undergone genetic testing to ensure they do not carry any inheritable genetic diseases. All our dogs are 100% clear. Our dogs are wormed on a strict schedule, recieve their yearly vaccination along with a complete veterinary check up to ensure they are in perfect health. All puppies are wormed…
Home environment
Our Puppies are raised indoors for the first 4 weeks of life, then they will spend more and more time outdoors, still coming in at night time. Once big enough, our puppies will be wherever we are. they will have full access to the extremely large house yard, and limited access to indoors. If we cannot be home for…
Included with our puppies
Puppies will go home with a blackhawk puppy pack, including A 3kg bag of blackhawk puppy food A Toy A Blanket that has mothers scent on it A folder containing all paperwork including mum and dads pedigree papers, genetic testing results, and puppy care information. A Limited register (not for breeding) pedigree…
Health Tests
Core Tests(1/2)
Wattledale BorderCollies conducts 1 out of 2 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…

Additional Tests
Wattledale BorderCollies 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.
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
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.
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
Wattledale BorderCollies will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Wattledale BorderCollies supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
Karrie has a background in animal health and development, being a fully qualified veterinary nurse, holding certificates in grooming, nutrition, as well as having run the local puppy preschool for several years. Border Collies have always been a passion of ours, and finding the traits we love the best and improving…
Why we got involved in breeding
During her time as a Vet Nurse, Karrie was exposed to many aspects of the breeding world, the good and the bad. Seeing this, she decided she wanted to start her own line of dogs who all had the traits and characteristics that made for a very healthy, well adjusted dog.
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Credentials
Association
MDBA
Association number
26580
Prefix
Wattledale
Breeding since
2009
A$2,000