Puppy information

Many people question if they can pick out their pup , visit,  or play with their puppies before they are ready to go at 8-weeks-old. We have made the difficult decision that we must say ”No”.
There are several reasons why we will not  let anyone around the new puppies between birth and 8 weeks –
First, it is  stressful for the mom to have strangers visit as she is caring for her new litter. This in turn will put stress on the new born pups. Remember, you are one of many people (sometimes as many as 20)  who are getting a puppy, not including everyone else who “just wants to peek at the new babies.” If we allow everyone to see, touch, or spend time with the new pups, the mom’s routine would be disrupted,  she may become stressed and could become protective to strangers to protect her new pups.

Like a new baby, the opportunity for young pups to pick up infectious diseases is increased with all new contacts. Their immune systems are building, so at this time, the moms and pups live in whelping nests and are separate from all outside traffic. Most illnesses and diseases are innocently carried on people’s shoes and clothing. Entire litters of puppies can be wiped out within 48 hours by the puppy killer parvovirus. This disease could be picked up unknowingly by people in a school yard, a park, or on a sidewalk, and this is only one disease. We cannot risk exposing our dogs and your puppy to diseases that could destroy them.  

A common misconception is that buyers think   they can tell a pups personality by meeting them or that the puppy will bond with them if they come and visit. I’ve been raising these dogs for many years and have found that their personalities change as they age, and it’s hard to know what their character will be like as a puppy. I can best help you find the right pup by suggesting certain parents. If I have a dog that is high drive, then her pups will tend to be like her . But, like humans, they will also adapt to their environment as well.  

We understand your excitement  and we are happy that you are enthusiastic about getting your pup. But until you take your puppy home, we are responsible and the puppy’s health and safety is our priority.
Lastly, we have an extremely busy household. In the past we have only had one or two litters a year, but now that Missy is no longer training horses at this time, she has increased her dog pack , which means more work. It takes several hours per day to care for the dogs, answer emails, and keep up with the sites . Apart from the dogs, we also have 2 young children, a busy horse boarding business, as well as a furniture store ! Finding time to stop what we are doing and “meet and greet” new families is time consuming and cuts Into our time with our family. We love visitors, but if we allow one, we need to allow all, and that can be overwhelming when we have multiple litters .  I will gladly take videos and photos or do FaceTime

We will do our best to send photos and videos as needed. We spend hours a day caring for our dogs and puppies , and we have emails, phone calls , and messages daily that also keep us busy. We know that you Are excited to see progress of your puppy growing and learning new things, and we will do our best to keep lots of videos and photos on our page for you To see! 

Missy will post videos and photos on Facebook and the website as often as she is able , but please be mindful that she has toddlers as well as animals to care for. 

We give at least $100 from each puppy sale to a charity! Sometimes a local shelter, a missionary, or clothing for the needy, etc. We feel that since God has blessed us , it is only right to give back to him!

“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive “

Acts 20:35

Edge of Time Border Collies Purchase Agreement 

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Puppy/Dog Price is $__________, requiring a $___________ for non-refundable deposit. Balance of $____________ is due upon pick up and must be cash, or Paypal.  Cancellation fees in the form of your deposit will be applied with no exceptions if purchaser backs out or cancels a purchase. We will contact you when your name is next on the deposit list and at that time, you may pick an available puppy or choose to pass to a future litter. We do not make any promises as to when you will get a puppy, since litter sizes and breedings vary each year. Your deposit will not expire, and can be transferred to someone else if desired. Deposit is only re-fundable if we choose to stop breeding dogs.  Purchaser agrees to return the pup to the breeder without a refund in the event that they cannot care for puppy any longer, or breeder must approve of another home. This pup/dog must never be surrendered to a shelter or sold without consent of the breeder. The Breeder affirms that the pup/dog is in excellent health, has had its first set of shots, and has been de-wormed 3-4 times. If puppy is being transported, it will need a veterinarian health certificate, in which the buyer will pay for. Buyer also pays for all shipping costs. Also, if pup is left here longer than 9 weeks, a daily boarding fee of $10 daily will be added to final balance. Once puppy has been fully paid for, buyer assumes all responsibility for puppy, including all vet bills and cost of care. A one year Health Guarantee is included in purchase.  This guarantee does not cover parasites, abuse, imperfections in teeth, retained testicles, or the loss of pup/dog due to accident, neglect, abuse, or any other non-life threatening problem. Under our Health Guarantee, purchaser may return pup to breeder in exchange for another pup if a licensed veterinarian has deemed him/her to have a predisposed life threating issue. Pup must be fully intact, because often dogs can develop hip issues and other problems associated with hormones if fixed at an early age. Breeder is bound only to original buyer. All our pups are sold with on a NO BREEDING contract, unless otherwise stated by the breeder under additional Clause. Shipping costs are to be paid for by the buyer, including shipping fees . 

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