PUPPY INFORMATION
Our Goal
We only breed dogs that fit the Border Collie Breed Standard which has been set out by the original concierge and creators of the Border Collie breed in the breeds country of origin, the UK and Scotland. We aim to maintain the mental and physical breed type of the Border Collie. A well bred, well conditioned Border Collie should be active and athletic outside, and calm and sweet when inside. Border Collies are one of the smartest most loyal breeds on the planet. We strive to breed well tempered, healthy, and sound structured dogs.
Bellaclan puppies can be seen in the show, obedience, herding, agility and rally-o rings around the globe. Many of them are simply loving family pets, this might be their most important job of all! I aim for a dog that can do whatever you ask of it, and that exemplifies the very best possible of the Border Collie breed. I want to hear from new owners at least yearly about how the puppy is doing in all respects, I take responsibility for the well being of all the dogs that I have brought into this world and provide life time support to you, the puppy owner. Our pups are available to active, loving, FOREVER pet homes.
We only breed when we are aiming to produce a new show prospect for ourselves. After we keep one, the remaining pups are available to approved pet and/or performance homes. Although we do produce color on occasion, most of our pups are black and white and we pair pups with new owners with temperament as the first priority, not what they look like, though we do take your colour and gender preferences into consideration after temperament.
I DO NOT breed just to produce pups to sell to the public. This is NOT a business, it is an expensive hobby in which I make NO MONEY. A reputable breeder does not breed as a business, this is why I still have a full time job. You should only buy a puppy from such a breeder because they actually know their pedigrees and lines and put time, money, blood, sweat and tears into the dogs they produce. Read this to learn what exactly a reputable breeder is. REPUTABLE BREEDER
Bellaclan puppies can be seen in the show, obedience, herding, agility and rally-o rings around the globe. Many of them are simply loving family pets, this might be their most important job of all! I aim for a dog that can do whatever you ask of it, and that exemplifies the very best possible of the Border Collie breed. I want to hear from new owners at least yearly about how the puppy is doing in all respects, I take responsibility for the well being of all the dogs that I have brought into this world and provide life time support to you, the puppy owner. Our pups are available to active, loving, FOREVER pet homes.
We only breed when we are aiming to produce a new show prospect for ourselves. After we keep one, the remaining pups are available to approved pet and/or performance homes. Although we do produce color on occasion, most of our pups are black and white and we pair pups with new owners with temperament as the first priority, not what they look like, though we do take your colour and gender preferences into consideration after temperament.
I DO NOT breed just to produce pups to sell to the public. This is NOT a business, it is an expensive hobby in which I make NO MONEY. A reputable breeder does not breed as a business, this is why I still have a full time job. You should only buy a puppy from such a breeder because they actually know their pedigrees and lines and put time, money, blood, sweat and tears into the dogs they produce. Read this to learn what exactly a reputable breeder is. REPUTABLE BREEDER
Temperament
The most important trait of a dog is it's temperament. We only breed dogs that have sound temperaments to ensure that the pups we produce will have outstanding temperaments themselves. Our dogs are not fearful nor aggressive, they do not have any noise sensitivity issues, they are bold and loving. Our dogs are willing to please and are keen and intelligent. We do not breed Border Collies that are constantly chasing lights and shadows nor who show any other neurotic behaviors that would make them hard to live with. New owners must remember that they are Border Collies and as such they are an active breed that requires their minds being exercised as well as their bodies. We only breed the best genetically but bad behaviors form in any dog of any breed if they do not get the mental and physical stimulation that they need from their owners.
Health
The second most important trait that we take into consideration when breeding is health. In order to make sure that any puppy we produce is healthy we do health screening on all our adult dogs prior to breeding. This is to ensure that they do not pass on any negative genetic illnesses to future offspring. Many breeders claim that they health test, make sure that you get copies of the test results. We do not breed any of our dogs until they pass all tests, NO EXCEPTIONS. No dog can pass these tests until they are at least two years of age and no dog should be bred before the age of two! The health tests that we do include hip testing for hip dysplacia, elbow testing for elbow dysplaysia, CERF eye exam for congenital cataracts, glaucoma and blindness. CEA/CH DNA test, CL DNA test and TNS DNA test. Along with genetic screening we feed only the highest quality food and provide the pups and dogs with adequate exercise. We want to ensure that our dogs live the longest healthiest lives possible.We spend over $1000 to health test each of our adult dogs BEFORE breeding them so that we can insure that the future generations of Border Collies, along with your puppy, IS HEALTHY!
I try to do everything as natural as possible. I do not vaccinate my dogs yearly, they do not need to be. If you give the correct puppy vaccinations and then again at a year of age, most dogs do not need to be vaccinated for three or more years there after, at the earliest. In the recent years it has been proven time and time again that more harm has been caused by prequent vaccinations then good, and the dogs actually have lower immune systems when they are over vaccinated and more chance of cancer in the site of vaccination. I feed my dogs as natural as possible and have done a lot of in depth research into canine nutrition. I have found that my dogs do best on a diet of very high quality kibble with the addition of raw meat and edible bones. There is so much information online concerning feeding and I encourage you to do some research! I do keep my dogs rabies vaccinations current since that is the law, and we frequently cross the border into the USA. I do not vaccinate for kennel cough. Kennel cough is a canine cold and there are 400+ strains of it. Chances are the vaccination will not even protect them. I have yet to have kennel cough become lethal where the dog could not fight it off in a day or two. I often show at shows with entries of 2500 dogs per show in one building, and have even had a friends dog here which we found out had it, non of mine got it. I strongly believe that a dog that is fed well and gets exercise will be able to easily fight off little things like a doggy cold.
I try to do everything as natural as possible. I do not vaccinate my dogs yearly, they do not need to be. If you give the correct puppy vaccinations and then again at a year of age, most dogs do not need to be vaccinated for three or more years there after, at the earliest. In the recent years it has been proven time and time again that more harm has been caused by prequent vaccinations then good, and the dogs actually have lower immune systems when they are over vaccinated and more chance of cancer in the site of vaccination. I feed my dogs as natural as possible and have done a lot of in depth research into canine nutrition. I have found that my dogs do best on a diet of very high quality kibble with the addition of raw meat and edible bones. There is so much information online concerning feeding and I encourage you to do some research! I do keep my dogs rabies vaccinations current since that is the law, and we frequently cross the border into the USA. I do not vaccinate for kennel cough. Kennel cough is a canine cold and there are 400+ strains of it. Chances are the vaccination will not even protect them. I have yet to have kennel cough become lethal where the dog could not fight it off in a day or two. I often show at shows with entries of 2500 dogs per show in one building, and have even had a friends dog here which we found out had it, non of mine got it. I strongly believe that a dog that is fed well and gets exercise will be able to easily fight off little things like a doggy cold.
Socialization
Bellaclan puppies are born and raised in the house and are extensively socialized before they leave. I often bring the pups with me where ever I go since I know that as adults dogs they will spend many hours traveling with us, mostly those that will be show dogs. Once the are old enough we will take them to beaches and parks to socialize. It is your job to continue this with your puppy once they are home. The more you introduce to your puppy at a young age the more they will tolerate as an adult and be accustomed to those situations! I cannot stress enough how important socialization is and how it is important to let your puppy have as many pleasant interactions with all kinds of people and animals as possible while they are young. A well socialized puppy makes a well adjusted adult.
After many years of research and trying every single method we have chosen to raise our puppies using Jane Killion's Puppy Culture methods. Included in this method is ENS (Early Neuroligical Stimulation) that we have already been doing for many years now. Puppy Culture also makes an additional series called "The Unplugged Series Volume I". We highly recommend that all our puppy owners purchase both the Puppy Culture series and The Unplugged Series Volume I. We suggest that you watch this prior to your new pups arrival. These video's will drastically help set a foundation of continued learning throughout your pups lifetime, especially if you want to go on to be competitive in any canine sport or in the show ring. Puppy Culture is the very FIRST STEP in training your puppy, this should be started BEFORE any other training or obedience classes. Puppy Culture will make your puppy into the most incredible, easy to live with, well adjusted pet!
Non-Breeding & Spay/Neuter Agreement
All PET pups are sold on a spay/neuter contract, and are on AKC limited registration. This means that you MUST have your dog "fixed" at the appropriate age and that the puppy you get from us is a PET and cannot be bred from EVER. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule. You can still show your dogs in performance events like agility, obedience, rally, disc dog, tracking etc. They just cannot compete in conformation nor be bred from. We require a signed Pet Contract to ensure that this agreement is upheld. In addition you must also agree to sign the CKC Non-Breeding Agreement. We must have all these documents in our hands before the puppy will be signed over to you. We will take full legal action against anyone choosing to break this agreement.
DO WE EVER PLACE BREEDING QUALITY SHOW DOGS?
Yes. However after being burned by many show/breeding homes in the dog world we are very particular about these homes. Simply showing the dog and health testing it after is not enough for us. We want show homes who will exhibit the dog to the highest standards, homes who are dedicated to presenting our dogs at their very best. Homes who are aware of the exercise needs of a show dog who must maintain muscle mass and a full coat. Owning a show dog takes work and dedication. In addition we want to know why you want our lines specifically. What about them do you like? If you have Border Collies already where does our dog fit into your breeding program? It is not a matter of simply putting two top winner dogs together. We are looking for homes that understand the concept of line-breeding, in-breeding and out-crossing. Lastly, most important of all, we want homes that LOVE their show dogs and who always do what is in the dogs best interest for it's entire lifetime! These dogs are available in a co-ownership only.
DO WE EVER PLACE BREEDING QUALITY SHOW DOGS?
Yes. However after being burned by many show/breeding homes in the dog world we are very particular about these homes. Simply showing the dog and health testing it after is not enough for us. We want show homes who will exhibit the dog to the highest standards, homes who are dedicated to presenting our dogs at their very best. Homes who are aware of the exercise needs of a show dog who must maintain muscle mass and a full coat. Owning a show dog takes work and dedication. In addition we want to know why you want our lines specifically. What about them do you like? If you have Border Collies already where does our dog fit into your breeding program? It is not a matter of simply putting two top winner dogs together. We are looking for homes that understand the concept of line-breeding, in-breeding and out-crossing. Lastly, most important of all, we want homes that LOVE their show dogs and who always do what is in the dogs best interest for it's entire lifetime! These dogs are available in a co-ownership only.
Choosing A Puppy
I never sell pups on a "first come first serve" basis. Once I pick the pup(s) that will be staying here with me, I will then choose a puppy for you. I KNOW my puppies from the moment they were born, and thus know them better then anyone. A person can not pick their puppy through a picture, or from meeting the litter for a few minutes and picking the puppy that way. I know each pups quirks and temperament and I try to get to know the owners as best I can. PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL DESCRIBING EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT IN A PUPPY, IN DETAIL!!! What you write is what I use to match you with a puppy. Some puppies are show quality and some are pet quality due to many factors. As a breeder I am responsible for which puppies go to live in show homes and possibly contribute to the breed for generations, and which ones go into pet homes. This is not in anyway saying that the show puppies are so much better then the pets and that as a breeder I am sending you low quality. Something simple such as a blue eye on a black puppy, or a hazel eye instead of dark brown, or white markings on the body, more or less angles then I prefer, and other simple things that do not have a huge effect on a dog as a pet. However those are factors I consider on a dog that might be bred from later! Show dogs are often on the road a lot and I often choose the energetic naughty and tireless ones be a show dog over the calm ones that would be better as pets. Please understand that we do this because we want our pups to fit into their home so that they have a home for LIFE!!! We believe matches are better made based on temperament traits rather then the physical traits you see in a picture. Other breeders who let you pick this way, or when the pups are only a few days old, are incredibly irresponsible and uneducated. They just want your money.
We will let you know which puppy is yours between 6-8 weeks of age.
We will let you know which puppy is yours between 6-8 weeks of age.
Puppy Package
Pups ALWAYS come with:
- AKC Registration (limited/Full)
- CKC Registration
- Copies of parents health testing
- First Vaccinations and medical records
- UTD wormings and worming schedule
- Full Inspection by a Board Certified Veterinarian and proof of such
- Puppy Information Package Located Online with printable PDF files (Password Protected area)
- ISO International Trovan Microchip implanted at the withers
- Pedigree Certificate
- SIX weeks of FREE PetSecure pet health/accident insurance from the time you take possession.
- BREEDER HELP FOR LIFE
Contract
All my pups are sold with a completed PUPPY CONTRACT. There is NO EXCEPTION to this. This contract is in place to protect you as the new owner, myself, and most importantly, THE PUPPY!!! I will not let a puppy leave my care till this is completed. A signed contract must be in my hand BEFORE your puppy leaves my hands!
Review the contract before you give me a deposit!
Pet contract is located below and a copy of our show contract is available upon request.
Review the contract before you give me a deposit!
Pet contract is located below and a copy of our show contract is available upon request.
Price
Although I find it "tacky" to list the price of a puppy on my website I find that it clears the air from the get go before one contacts me, Currently prices are as listed below and depend on how much the stud fee was, and if we used frozen semen, number of pups, if we imported the parents or did a live breeding, make note that these are typical prices for a high quality purebred dog in Canada: Keep in mind that was have spent a lot of money ourselves to breed dogs that are this quality, we have spared no expense!
PET QUALITY $2000-$2500
Show/breeding quality puppy: Please Contact
Once you decide on a specific litter and are approved, a $500 non-refundable deposit is due. Full payment must be received within 7 days of us notifying you which puppy is yours, Normally between 6-7 weeks of age!
PET QUALITY $2000-$2500
Show/breeding quality puppy: Please Contact
Once you decide on a specific litter and are approved, a $500 non-refundable deposit is due. Full payment must be received within 7 days of us notifying you which puppy is yours, Normally between 6-7 weeks of age!
Retainer/Deposit
If the pups are NOT born yet we will NOT take a deposit/retainer. If the pups are born and we have approved you for a puppy, a $500 deposit/retainer is due immediately to hold a puppy for you. Do NOT send a deposit/retainer until you have reviewed and AGREE with the terms on our puppy contract. Please be positive that you want a dog from us as the deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE.
***NOTE*** When we hold a puppy for you we then refuse that puppy to multiple other parties who then go elsewhere. In addition we then have to spend additional TIME and money trying to find a new suitable home for that puppy, as well as possibly having to keep the puppy with us longer.
We reserve the right to return your deposit to you at any time prior to you taking possession of the puppy if we feel that we do not have a puppy suited to you, or that you are not suited for one of our pups.
***NOTE*** When we hold a puppy for you we then refuse that puppy to multiple other parties who then go elsewhere. In addition we then have to spend additional TIME and money trying to find a new suitable home for that puppy, as well as possibly having to keep the puppy with us longer.
We reserve the right to return your deposit to you at any time prior to you taking possession of the puppy if we feel that we do not have a puppy suited to you, or that you are not suited for one of our pups.
Pick-Up & Boarding
If you know you are getting a puppy from us prior to the puppy turning 8 weeks old you MUST make arrangements to pick your puppy up at EIGHT WEEKS of age. In the event that the puppy cannot be picked up, you will be charged a boarding/training/feeding fee of $15 per day. If you live in Canada, a puppy can fly with you on the plane under the seat prior between 8-10 weeks of age, and after 12 weeks of age, can fly as checked baggage with WestJet or AirCanada, weather permitting. I frequently fly with 2-3 pups to Toronto and have owners split the fee. If you are importing a puppy from us and are outside of North America there will be boarding fees, though we offer a discounted rate as we understand that there are many age restrictions set by foreign countries. We are happy to make arrangements to show the dog while still with us if possible, and of course show training and socialization is included with boarding and showing, at no additional cost! Show home owner just need to pay entries and a share of travel expenses to shows over a 1 hr drive from our home.
Shipping (Flight)
Shipping (Airplane) is available to pretty much anywhere in the world. The cost of shipping is the responsibility of the new owner. Shipping is many times less stressful than driving your puppy many hours home, and much more cost effective as well. It is faster, and we will make sure your puppy is used to the kennel and ready to fly prior to departure. Shipping within CANADA is normally about $350-$450, this includes a kennel that you get to keep, bedding, toys, the flight, and my gas to and from the airport (IF* shipping from YQT- Thunder Bay International Airport).
If you are located in the USA, we are willing to send a puppy to you as rules have changed in 2019 and Canada is now considered rabies-free when entering the USA. State laws still apply. We can ship from Canada, drive to USA and ship from a USA Airport, or you are welcome to drive or fly to us to pick your pup up (depending on our own show schedules etc.). Shipping (Flight) is generally very easy, hassle free, and stress free for the puppy.
If you are located outside of Canada, and need me to drive to the USA to put your dog on a US flight out, our gas, car rental, and hotel fees are the responsibility of the Purchaser.
We have dogs with friends in Finland, Poland, Australia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Belgium, Australia and all over Canada and the USA.
If you are located in the USA, we are willing to send a puppy to you as rules have changed in 2019 and Canada is now considered rabies-free when entering the USA. State laws still apply. We can ship from Canada, drive to USA and ship from a USA Airport, or you are welcome to drive or fly to us to pick your pup up (depending on our own show schedules etc.). Shipping (Flight) is generally very easy, hassle free, and stress free for the puppy.
If you are located outside of Canada, and need me to drive to the USA to put your dog on a US flight out, our gas, car rental, and hotel fees are the responsibility of the Purchaser.
We have dogs with friends in Finland, Poland, Australia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Belgium, Australia and all over Canada and the USA.
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