Shine On

Thank you, all! Yes, that's what's holding me back from J-tail. The dogs and pups look nice BUT for the amount he wants I'd like to see some actual performance data.

I read the "read this first" thoroughly now and understand completely! Thanks Basically (if I decide to go the puppy route) I want a breeder local to me that really works with their dogs to their full potential. Any suggestions for that near the Baltimore area? I have browsed through the rescues, many are not suitable for my family at the moment but I will keep my eye on the pages. I will probably call them later today too. Thanks!

Oh and Banjo was a 13 week old pup when we got him I need to figure out how to post a pic of him on here!

Good points, everyone! The only reason an older dog scares me is because a family member had an adult dog that was good with children. However she was not raised with the kids, and in the long run she thought she was more dominant over the kids and it was just not a pleasant experience. Granted, she was not a border collie and I guess I could go meet with the dogs beforehand to see how they interact with my kids. But with a puppy and solid training, it's like a clean slate. Yet I understand the argument of genetics playing a part in the behavior and you don't know exactly how they will be until they are past puppy hood. I am up for the challenge of the puppy raising. I was 7 months pregnant when I got our dog, Banjo, and had our first son as well (two years old at the time.) I know some luck played into it too cause he loves to please! Maybe I will look into a rescue now and puppy a year or so down the road. Our family loves border collies! Best, smartest dogs :-) I will re-read the rules/posts here. Sorry, are you all not allowed to suggest certain breeders or you just don't recommend some? Thanks all for your help!

Thank you, I was considering branchwater since they seem to be one of the few close to me. I am not against a rescue, but the main reason I want a puppy is so it can be raised with my children. Granted, I know I could spend thousands on a very nice pup, and it could still be the fluke of the litter health-wise. I will check into the rescues to see what they have. So, have not heard anything bad about J-tail? I am mainly wanting an active healthy pet, so keep that in mind. Thanks for the replies!

Hello, new on here! I have a 3 year old male border collie. He is mainly a pet that gets to use his natural herding instincts to run around my goat pen (he has helped herd them here and there, but I am not into training for that.) I would like to get into agility or Frisbee one day, probably not with my boy though. He needed surgery when he was younger and I'm thankful he is still alive! So, he gets to be our farm dog/pet. My question is, who is a reputable breeder in the MD/PA surrounding areas? I don't want to go through an unhealthy puppy experience again! I really want a good active family dog, hopefully I can do agility or Frisbee with one day too. Main concern is healthy and friendly family dog though. Thanks for any help!