Expect a Border Collie to require two or three hours of rigorous exercise and your companionship throughout the day. They need lots of room and lots of engaging activity with people they love.

If a rehomed adult dog might better suit your family's lifestyle, a responsible breeder can often help you find one. Without proper guidance, attention, and training, a Border Collie puppy can be a relentless source of digging, chewing, chasing, and frustration, both for you and for the puppy.

Be persistent in your search for the right dog. Keep notes. Network. Ask questions. Keep track. Follow up and ask for referrals. Check health clearances and temperament of sire and dam. Speak to puppy owners who are pleased to refer you to a breeder.

If you meet a dog that would be a pleasure to live with, ask where it came from and what kind of training they have done. A lovely dog is usually the result of countless hours of thoughtful attention and training.

The sire of the litter pictured above is Dual Ch. Borderfame Mystery Label HXAsd HXBs TDI

The dam is PC Storybook Sorceress of Oz CD HT NA NAJ TDI

Rain earned his conformation championship out of the 9-12 month puppy class with three majors in four shows. He earned his herding championship in three trials with three first places and a HIT, all four-point majors. He is kind, biddable, and outgoing, with beautiful reach and drive. He is Optigen clear for CEA/CL, CERF normal, and TNS clear by parentage. He has multiple Best of Breed wins and a Group Placement. He is talented at herding both sheep and ducks, on both A and B courses in AKC competition.

Rain is a perfect gentleman. He has a keen sense of fair play in large groups of dogs, is eager to please, and is easy to live with.

The temperament of the puppies from the Rain/Jinx breeding is outstanding, ready for all kinds of activities and all kinds of people. They have been exceptionally well socialized before going to their new homes, raised in a boarding school community of 350 people of all ages and 31 adult dogs as benevolent neighbors and playmates. Both sire and dam had extensive health clearances before being bred.

Information and pedigree on the "Puppies?" page.

Photos of Rain, below: