What should I look for when buying a Border Collie puppy?

Buy a Border Collie: New family member

• Border Collies need a job.
• Is the puppy from healthy sound parents?
• Have the puppies been dewormed and vaccinated?
• Does the puppy appear healthy?
• Does the puppy have a sound temperament?

How much does a Blue Merle Border Collie cost?

The average price for Border Collies is around $600, but it’s best to prepare a budget for buying a blue merle Border Collie puppy as the cost can go up to $4,500.

How much is a red merle Border Collie?

Most show line Border Collie cost around $1,500. Expect to pay at least this much for a merle puppy.

How much does a border collie cost?

Expect to pay about $600 and up for Border Collies, who are meant to be pets and have complete documents but have no show quality. For a premium puppy with papers, breeding rights, and superior lineage, prepare a budget for $1,300 to $4,500. Sometimes, even more.

What should I ask a breeder border collie?

Looking For A Puppy

• Is the puppy from healthy, sound parents? Border Collies are not immune to genetic problems that plague all dogs.
• Have the puppies been wormed and vaccinated?
• Does the puppy appear healthy?
• Does the puppy have a sound temperament?
• Making the deal: Expect to pay a fair price for a well-bred dog.

What is a lilac merle Border Collie?

Lilac. Lilac Border Collies are red Border Collies with the dilute gene expressed. They appear to be a faded red color which can look somewhat purple in the sunshine – thus the name “lilac”. This color is prevalent in other breeds as well, where it has different names: “Fawn” in Kelpies.

How do I get a red merle Border Collie?

Breeding merle-to-merle Border Collies is only done by irresponsible and ignorant puppy farmers. Generally, to get merle in a border collie litter, a breeder has to breed for that color (which is fine, as long as it is not by breeding two merles together.)

What is a blue Border Collie?

The Blue Merle Border color is a striking mid-sized herding dog known for its beautiful merle coloring and sharp “herding eyes”. They are highly active and hard-working, loyal, athletic, and intelligent. Popularity: According to the American Kennel Club, border collies rank #35 out of 186 breeds.

How much does a purebred border collie cost?

What is the average price for a Border Collie?

The price of a Border Collie will greatly vary on so many factors such as its age, the breeder selling it, colors, quality, its bloodline and geographical location. A Border Collie not registered with the AKC, but often considered a non-registered “working line” dog, will cost anywhere from $275 to $675.

What is the personality of a Border Collie?

The personality of the Border Collie is not quite as variable as their physical characteristics, but each dog will have his or her own distinctive temperament. As a whole the breed is very gentle and loving, however they are protective and will make excellent watchdogs. The Border Collie is a watcher.

What breed of dog is Border Collie?

The Border collie is a true shepherd’s dog. It traces its roots to England and Scotland . He was used and bred to herd cattle, and is considered the best working dog for that class. Even today, the Border collie’s instinct is to work and master livestock.

What do Border Collie puppies look like?

The Look of a Border Collie. A medium-sized dog with a light frame and long hair, the typical Border Collie has a slightly wide head with a tapered muzzle, half-perked ears and dark, oval eyes. The long tail sometimes raises but never curls over the back.