Whatshades Border Collies
Penrith, NSW
Newborn litter
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Hi, I'm Samantha L.
Breeding quality ANKC registered border collies for temperament, soundness and with the added bonus of colour. Our dogs live on 36 acres with us as part of the family. Puppies are raised inside as part of the family. Our puppies will be well socialised, wormed, vaccinated, microchipped and vet checked and come…
2 puppies available
Newborn & Planned Litters
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Member since Oct 2022
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
Our dogs and puppies grow up with us inside and outside as part of the family. We live on 36 acres. All our dogs and puppies live and play together. We do Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) with all our puppies from 3 days to 15 days of age.
Health
All our dogs are DNA tested. Our dogs are health tested and vaccinated each year. Our puppies are vaccinated and health tested at 6 weeks and again at 8 weeks of age prior to going to their new homes. We worm our puppies every 2 weeks and our dogs are wormed and flea treated monthly.
Home environment
We are based in the western suburbs of Sydney in New South Wales. Our dogs and puppies grow up with us inside and outside as part of the family. We live on 36 acres. All our dogs and puppies live and play together. We have tunnels, tugs, toys, balls and many objects to explore.
Included with our puppies
We have an extensive puppy pack, bed, blanket, toys, tugs, food bowl, snuffle ball, wormers and variety of bags of premium dog food as well as 6 weeks complimentary pet insurance.
Health Tests
Core Tests(2/3)
Whatshades Border Collies 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
Whatshades Border Collies conducts 11 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
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
Whatshades Border Collies will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Whatshades Border Collies supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
Hi, I am Samantha from Whatshades Border Collies! I'm an ANKC registered member of Dogs NSW who is passionate about raising healthy, confident, and sound Border Collie Puppies.
Our special touch
Our dogs are a huge part of our lives, and are raised with love in a family environment on acreage with lots of space to exercise and play.
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Credentials
State registration
B000907739
Association
Dogs NSW (ANKC)
Association number
2100099809
Prefix
Whatshades
Breeding since
I have been breeding Border Collies for nearly 2 years now. Prior to this I also breed Chihuahuas.
- Penrith Kennel & Obedience Club Inc
A$3,500