The Border Collie has its origins in the border country between England and Scotland. It has been adopted as an Australian working dog because of its outstanding qualities as a sheepdog.
AVERAGE LIFESPAN
These clever working dogs will often live to 12 years of age, but cared for with the right nutrition Border Collies can live up to 14 years.
BREED PERSONALITY, CHARACTERISTICS AND TEMPERAMENT
The Border Collie is highly intelligent with an instinctive tendency to work and is very responsive to training. These dogs make keen, alert, loyal and sensitive companions. As well as being loving family pets they excel at obedience, agility and tracking, and make great sheepdogs. They are "people dogs" and so need to interact within the family.
COMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER PETS
A Border Collie will enjoy having another dog for company (preferably the opposite sex). Because of this breed's natural herding instinct, small pets that tend to run away may find themselves continually being herded into whatever area your Border Collie has designated for them. If you live on an area of land you will need to have a run made to restrain your dog when it is home alone, especially at night, as it will consider your neighbour's stock perfect for chasing.
CARE REQUIREMENTS
Border Collies are double-coated dogs with a short thick undercoat and a moderately long medium textured topcoat. They are easy to groom if cared for on a regular basis. Weekly combing and brushing is needed to remove dead coat and to avoid problems when moulting.
If you are not prepared to exercise your Border Collie regularly then this is not the dog for you. A walk each morning and evening is a must to keep this dog fit and happy.
Please take note:
A Border Collie's strong in-built herding instinct can quickly turn into a dangerous chasing habit if not curbed. Because they are tempted to round up any moving object, this can include traffic – so train your dog to understand that "traffic herding" is not allowed.
IDEAL OWNERS
Because Border Collies grow so quickly and are extremely active, they are usually too "full on" for very young children and elderly folk. Their herding instinct can also make them a problem for the young.
IN CONCLUSION
If you have decided that the Border Collie is the dog for you and you are prepared to devote the time needed to properly train it, contact one of the groups listed below:
Recommended Breeders
| Breeder Name | Kennel | State | |
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John and Kate Valk
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Khayoz
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VIC
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Contact
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Tracey Lamb
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Fidelis
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QLD
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Contact
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Leanne Irvine
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Hotnote
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WA
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Contact
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Sandra Brennan
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Finealta
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NSW
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Contact
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Nadia Attridge
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Classicyds
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QLD
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Contact
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Noel and Maureen Kay
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Trumagic
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QLD
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Contact
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Terry and Wilcher
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Taerlin
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NSW
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Contact
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Debbie Jenner
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Timatosha
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QLD
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Contact
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Robyn Attard
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Konavan
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NSW
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Contact
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lauren somers
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Nahrof
|
NSW
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Contact
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Melissa and Brett Farrell
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Benshiva
|
NSW
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Contact
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Wendy Richardson
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Sanpasho
|
TAS
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Contact
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Suzanne Chandler
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Talquah
|
QLD
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Contact
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Donna Schmelitschek
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Dreamwood
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NSW
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Contact
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Linda Ward
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Mystiqview Border Collies
|
QLD
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Contact
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Gail Ingersoll
|
Ingenue
|
NSW
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Contact
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Sally Puglisi
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Oakblu
|
QLD
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Contact
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Teresa Bailey
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Tehya
|
ACT
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Contact
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Catherine Mullen
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Bellcraige
|
NSW
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Contact
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Patricia Bode
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Sharnimaine Border Collies And Golden Retreivers
|
NSW
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Contact
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Vincent Cavarra
|
Kiradowns
|
VIC
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Contact
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narrelle wilkinson
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cyndeebordercollies
|
NSW
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Contact
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Norma crawford
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KINNABI
|
NSW
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Contact
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Donna Wilson
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Delgany
|
QLD
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Contact
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Lauren Mitchell
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Harvellie
|
SA
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Contact
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Veronica Caton
|
Mukkerdowns
|
NSW
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Contact
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Jennifer Bayliss
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Libertybrook
|
NSW
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Contact
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MANFRED ROTHE
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BRADYCREEK
|
SA
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Contact
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Melinda McCarthy
|
Borregoperro
|
TAS
|
Contact
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Lisa Kaddatz
|
Agislepaws
|
QLD
|
Contact
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JESSICA SCHULER
|
SARADALE
|
QLD
|
Contact
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Sarah Dodds
|
Borderquest
|
WA
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Contact
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Paula Wachtel
|
Tookurra
|
SA
|
Contact
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Claire Scarlett
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Kirramurray
|
NSW
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Contact
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Therese Kropman
|
Apriltaine
|
NSW
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Contact
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Kirsty Green
|
Tyinpi
|
QLD
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Contact
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Dianne Street
|
Echointime Border Collies
|
QLD
|
Contact
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debbie everson
|
hembold
|
TAS
|
Contact
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sharyn le page
|
ozziedust
|
QLD
|
Contact
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Kim Smith
|
Littleeden
|
NSW
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Contact
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petrea riley
|
baramewe
|
QLD
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Contact
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anne freebairn
|
truckaluck
|
QLD
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Contact
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Lorna Piper
|
Nyanga
|
VIC
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Contact
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Andrew Rofe
|
chocjade
|
QLD
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Contact
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Jacquie Johns
|
Waveney
|
SA
|
Contact
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Jessica Phillips
|
JEZMIC
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WA
|
Contact
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Louise Stonehouse
|
Chocabloc
|
QLD
|
Contact
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Toni Daly
|
Terrabella
|
NSW
|
Contact
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Robyn Evans
|
Winpara
|
WA
|
Contact
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Colleen Finch
|
Mackim
|
NSW
|
Contact
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Virginia Sheaves
|
Portmac Border Collies
|
NSW
|
Contact
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Pamela Thomasson
|
Thomarose
|
QLD
|
Contact
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Rowan McKeever
|
Bordajoy
|
NSW
|
Contact
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Kylie Leslie
|
Trucharm
|
QLD
|
Contact
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SCOTT FLETCHER
|
Taryja
|
NSW
|
Contact
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Della Kutzner
|
Ammarin
|
NSW
|
Contact
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Christine Jordison
|
Beaumains
|
NSW
|
Contact
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Rebecca Rose
|
Winden
|
QLD
|
Contact
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Tina Walker
|
Duszah
|
NSW
|
Contact
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Kellie Hamilton
|
MaraKel border collies
|
VIC
|
Contact
|
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Thea Parr
|
Arajoel
|
NSW
|
Contact
|
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Michelle Robeson
|
BorderHaven
|
NSW
|
Contact
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Brylie Vine
|
Vinum
|
SA
|
Contact
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Rachael Carroll
|
Rivermaid
|
NSW
|
Contact
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Sharryn Robertson
|
Pawsonwater
|
WA
|
Contact
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Emma Wilson
|
Emagen
|
VIC
|
Contact
|
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Erin Cooke
|
Ameria
|
SA
|
Contact
|
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Kayla Field
|
Royalborda
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
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Rachael James
|
Celtic Circle
|
VIC
|
Contact
|
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Trina Waddington
|
Trinrod
|
QLD
|
Contact
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Jessica Thurn
|
Whatling-Thurn Clan
|
NSW
|
Contact
|
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Madeline Nixon
|
Bawsome
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
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David Whaley
|
SPRAYPOINT
|
VIC
|
Contact
|
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Emma Hill
|
Glentarella
|
NSW
|
Contact
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Kim Collins
|
Shatarbrai
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
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Ambre Smith
|
Noblestarzz
|
WA
|
Contact
|
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Anika Rogers
|
BORDERPOWER
|
QLD
|
Contact
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kerrie o'halloran
|
codebonnie
|
NSW
|
Contact
|
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Susan Montgomery
|
Ublong
|
NSW
|
Contact
|
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Lucinda Lee
|
Maroxhi
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
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Deanne Sproles
|
Mylawn
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
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Greg Richens
|
Gremaric
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
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Kate Jan
|
Glenine
|
VIC
|
Contact
|
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Dee Klatt
|
Kolorko
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
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Anne Williams
|
Timmally
|
NSW
|
Contact
|
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Melanie Kelly
|
Cumbeynd
|
NSW
|
Contact
|
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Heather Bowditch
|
Staybehind
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
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Angela Sime
|
fairenvy
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
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Denise Perrett
|
BOJEWEL
|
VIC
|
Contact
|
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Jodie Crimmins
|
Eryjor
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
|
Melinda Beckman
|
BECKSBEST
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
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Catherine Wales
|
CatieStud
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
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Jessica James
|
Mathildapark
|
VIC
|
Contact
|
|
Carolyn dale
|
Bellamiscela
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
|
Christine Northeast
|
Shancris
|
VIC
|
Contact
|
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Monica Bate
|
Bordarose
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
|
Brett Farrell
|
Benshiva
|
NSW
|
Contact
|
|
Brenda Gray
|
Brenfurbabys
|
NSW
|
Contact
|
|
Lea-ann Gavel
|
Taylea
|
NSW
|
Contact
|
|
Leanne Holman
|
BlueUtopia
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
|
Candice Mostyn
|
Wynnlake
|
SA
|
Contact
|
|
Ian Cottrell
|
Turangawewi
|
TAS
|
Contact
|
|
helen hassing
|
versityle
|
VIC
|
Contact
|
|
Natalie Woolley
|
Ingomar
|
SA
|
Contact
|
|
Sheree Aylett
|
Sherayle
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
|
Claire Jensen
|
Edenbrae
|
WA
|
Contact
|
|
Leila Gravell
|
cheneyjr
|
TAS
|
Contact
|
|
Sonia Smith
|
Celtic Heart
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
|
melinda haley
|
melncollie
|
NSW
|
Contact
|
|
Virginia Sheaves
|
Portmac
|
NSW
|
Contact
|
|
Dawn Hawkins
|
Bordasbydawn
|
WA
|
Contact
|
|
Jenni Timperley
|
EYLESVIEW
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
|
Colleen Stewart
|
Maincreek
|
NSW
|
Contact
|
|
Danielle & Peppi Inverno
|
Sashdan
|
VIC
|
Contact
|
|
Peta and K J Ware
|
Darcenve
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
|
Rae Koerber
|
Airsent
|
NSW
|
Contact
|
|
Angela Jackson
|
Sandyb
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
|
jennifer robertson
|
NANAPAPA
|
NSW
|
Contact
|
|
Tim Schoof
|
Pawsforever
|
WA
|
Contact
|
|
Jessica Brook-spong
|
Taaffeite
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
|
Jim & Sue COOK
|
Glenlion
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
|
Wade Steele
|
Jawdenash
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
|
Kay Dawson
|
Braeloch
|
VIC
|
Contact
|
|
Helen Museth
|
Kelingrbec
|
NSW
|
Contact
|
|
Robyn Grima
|
Birramalpark
|
SA
|
Contact
|
|
Taylah Holt
|
Collinda
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
|
Sonja Gangell
|
Southend kennels
|
TAS
|
Contact
|
|
Johanna Vos-Butler
|
Clanabby
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
|
Joanne Symonds
|
Uttercharm
|
NSW
|
Contact
|
|
Tanya Eley
|
Bonikins
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
|
Tandy Giesenberg
|
Breezeacres
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
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Allison Glover
|
Moystonhill
|
VIC
|
Contact
|
|
Valerie Trebble
|
Stellaru
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
|
Joanne Stead
|
Aybydan
|
NSW
|
Contact
|
|
Karen Hagarty
|
Kaleasco
|
WA
|
Contact
|
|
Elizabeth (Beth) Reading
|
JESZACIA
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
|
Courtney Butler
|
Macanellam
|
NSW
|
Contact
|
|
Carly Milnthorpe
|
Bordermiln
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
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Helen McCormick
|
Terramick
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
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Katie Wahlheim
|
BEECEE
|
SA
|
Contact
|
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Alexa McKenzie
|
Cambrae
|
SA
|
Contact
|
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Karen Monk
|
Maghera
|
VIC
|
Contact
|
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Elizabeth Cosh
|
Razincollies
|
WA
|
Contact
|
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Clements Josephine
|
Nomoor
|
TAS
|
Contact
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Sean Elvin
|
Bellaindle
|
NSW
|
Contact
|
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brooke coombes
|
TOTRBC
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
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Glenda Hawdon
|
CODELIDON
|
NSW
|
Contact
|
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Mick & Lisa Carter
|
BORDACROFT
|
SA
|
Contact
|
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Shannon Farish
|
Dreamworx
|
NSW
|
Contact
|
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Peter Bannister
|
BESTBUDDIES
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
|
Rebecca Wilson
|
FLYNDREAM
|
TAS
|
Contact
|
|
Jacqueline Perrins
|
Perrioak
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
|
Michelle Pollitt
|
Barmewe
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
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Heather Wright
|
Cliodhna
|
WA
|
Contact
|
|
Jessica Dibnah
|
Saradale
|
QLD
|
Contact
|
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Susana Henderson
|
Esperanzamia
|
NSW
|
Contact
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*** We have vetted and approved these independent breeders as meeting, at the time,
our criteria for the reliable breeding, feeding, care and sale of suitable quality
puppies of this breed. This does not mean that other breeders do not meet these
criteria or are not otherwise suitable suppliers. Nor can our vetting and approval
guarantee the quality of a breeder or puppy or that you will be happy with them.
We disclaim any liability for the quality, acts or omissions of these breeders or
their puppies and our approval of breeders is not a substitute for you making all
appropriate enquiries and checks (including veterinary checks) before choosing a
specific breeder or puppy.
Canine Clubs
|
Australian Capital Territory:
|
New South Wales: |
Dogs ACT
(ACT Canine Association Inc)
PO Box 815
Dickson, ACT 2602
Tel: 02 6241 4404
Fax: 02 6241 1129
Website: www.dogsact.org.au
(Details correct as of 10/10/2013) |
Dogs NSW
(Royal New South Wales Canine Council Ltd)
PO Box 632
St Marys, NSW 1790
Tel: 02 9834 3022
Fax: 02 9834 3872
Website: www.dogsnsw.org.au
(Details current as of 10/10/2013) |
|
Northern Terrority : |
Queensland:
|
Dogs NT
(North Australian Canine Association Inc)
PO Box 37521
Winnellie, NT 0821
Tel: 08 8984 3570
Fax: 08 8984 3409
Website: www.dogsnt.com.au/
(Details correct as of 10/10/2013) |
Dogs Queensland
(Canine Control Council (Queensland))
PO Box 495
Fortitude Valley, Qld 4006
Tel: 07 3252 2661
Fax: 07 3252 3864
Website: www.cccq.org.au
(Details correct as of 10/10/2013) |
|
South Australia : |
Tasmania : |
Dogs SA
(South Australian Canine Association Inc)
PO Box 844
Prospect East, SA 5082
Tel: 08 8349 4797
Fax: 08 8262 5751
Website: www.dogssa.com.au
(Details correct as of 10/10/2013) |
Dogs Tasmania
(Tasmanian Canine Association Inc)
The Rothman Building
PO Box 116
Glenorchy, Tas 7010
Tel: 03 6272 9443
Fax: 03 6273 0844
Website: www.tasdogs.com/
(Details correct as of 10/10/2013) |
|
Victoria: |
Western Australia: |
Dogs Victoria
(Victorian Canine Association)
Locked Bag K9
Cranbourne, Vic 3977
Tel: 03 9788 2500
Fax: 03 9788 2599
Website: www.dogsvictoria.org.au/
(Details correct as of 10/10/2013) |
Dogs West
(Canine Association of Western Australia Inc)
Cnr Warton & Ranford Rds,
Southern River, WA, 6110
Tel: 08 9455 1188
Fax: 08 9455 1190
Website: www.dogswest.com
(Details correct as of 10/10/2013) |