West Coast Border Collies
Puppy Process
Your Journey to Bringing Home a West Coast Border Collies Puppy
Choosing a puppy is an exciting experience, and I'm committed to making the process enjoyable, transparent, and stress-free. My goal is to help every family find the puppy that best fits their home, lifestyle, and expectations while providing guidance every step of the way.
Your Puppy Journey
From your first application to the day you bring your puppy home, we'll guide you through every step of the process.
Complete Your Puppy Application
The first step is completing my Puppy Application. This allows me to learn about your family, lifestyle, previous dog experience, and what you're looking for in your next companion.
Every application is carefully reviewed because I believe every puppy deserves the right home. My goal is to create lifelong matches that benefit both the puppy and its new family.
Let's Get to Know Each Other
After reviewing your application, I'll personally contact you to answer your questions and learn more about your expectations.
Together we'll discuss:
- Which breed is the best fit for your family
- Your lifestyle and activity level
- Previous dog experience
- Upcoming litters and availability
- Your goals for your future puppy
Choosing the right puppy is about much more than color or gender—it's about finding the perfect lifelong companion.
Reserve Your Puppy
Once we've decided we're a great fit for one another, a $500 non-refundable reservation deposit secures your place on my reservation list.
Because I only produce a limited number of thoughtfully planned litters each year, reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for approved families.
Watching Your Puppy Grow
The weeks leading up to go-home day are exciting for everyone.
As the puppies mature, I'll carefully evaluate each one's personality, confidence, and energy level to help ensure you're matched with the puppy that best fits your family and lifestyle.
I love sharing this journey with my puppy families and watching the excitement build as your puppy grows.
Preparing for Go-Home Day
Before your puppy joins your family, each puppy will receive:
- Complete veterinary health examination
- Age-appropriate vaccinations
- Routine deworming
- Microchip for permanent identification
- Embark DNA health-tested parents
- Complete health records
- Health Guarantee
- Puppy Contract
- Puppy care information
- Lifetime breeder support
Bringing Your Puppy Home
Families are welcome to pick up their puppy here in Temecula, California, where you'll have the opportunity to meet me, ask any remaining questions, and receive your puppy's records before heading home.
If you're unable to travel, I also offer ground transportation through trusted transportation providers.
For families who prefer to fly, a Flight Nanny can accompany your puppy in the cabin to your nearest airport. Flight Nanny services are available at the buyer's expense.
For the safety and well-being of every puppy, I do not ship puppies in airline cargo.
Lifetime Support
Bringing your puppy home is only the beginning of our relationship. Whether you have questions about nutrition, training, health, or everyday care, I'm always here to help. I genuinely enjoy watching my puppies grow and receiving updates from the wonderful families who welcome them into their homes. When you choose West Coast Border Collies, you're joining an extended family that shares a love for healthy, well-bred dogs and the joy they bring into our lives.
What You Can Expect
Important details to know before beginning your puppy journey.
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