Our Process
1) Email at missykabbott@aol.com, or call/text Missy at 603-833-1767 for a consultation to be sure a BC is a good fit for your family. See "New Puppy Application ", to see what information i'd like from you, either verbally or through email/text.
2) send deposit of $300
3) wait for missy to send videos of pups available
4) Pick your pup or pass to another litter
5) Get weekly videos or photos of your pup as i'm able :)
6) at 8 weeks, pay balance of $1500, and take home your new baby
7) call, text or email missy anytime with training or health questions
New Puppy Application
Please answer all questions honestly. If there's an answer that is a "red flag" for me, i'll discuss and see if we can come up with a solution. My goal is for you to have the absolute best dog you've ever had, and for our pups to go to the best home they could ask for, so it's extremely important for us to be sure that a Border Collie is the right fit. If you'd prefer to speak on the phone, that's perfectly fine as well 603-833-1767
- Please introduce yourself and your family, letting me know who lives in the house and ages
- Where do you live, and what kind of home do you live in? ( house, apartment, tent, boat... yes, i've had fantastic homes for our dogs in all of these, depending on lifestyle!)
- Please tell me your experience with dogs in the past , and what your lifestyle looks like ( retired, hikers, farmers, work at home , work full time , etc )
- Please tell me how you plan to keep your pup safe, give him/her adequate mental and physical exercise, socializing , and your plans for Vet care and training, ( It's okay if this isn't determined yet)
- Please let me know if your pup will be a family pet, or a a working dog. Please remember, all Border Collies have a need for mental and physical stimulation, but some will require more than others. Also, what is your preference for gender, color, and weight ( if any) ? We do not have all colors, and cannot promise a certain color, but you can wait as long as you like for a certain color, if desired.
- If you've already owned a BC or another similar herding dog, then there's usually not too much discussion, but i still like to get to know my families a bit!
Shipping and delivery
We travel to New Hampshire every 3 months to visit our grandchildren and work at our furniture store. If you live in New England, we can meet you at our furniture store or our daughter's house.
Ground shipping - Cost is between $50- $1500 depending on location in USA. Most offer door to door delivery. You are responsible for setting up delivery and for paying me for any additional health papers needed from the Veterinarian.
Robin Copher ( more local to SC) -(803) 549-0639
Steph ( country wide) - (501) 304-8103
Bailey's (country wide) - 4795180748
Citizen Shipper is also great , and is on the web.
Other important information
Updates and photos
We will do our best to send photos or videos once a week. 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 sent weekly!
Visitors
We do not allow visits until pups are ready to go to their new homes .This is to prevent our mama's from becoming stressed , and to protect young pups from getting sick ( Our Vet's recommendation). We will send videos of puppies available, and at your request, can do face-time or additional videos of our farm , so you can see our home, our adult dogs or pups. When you come to pick up your puppy at our home, you will meet both parents. We have a facebook page that has many albums of photos , where you can see our dogs and our home.
Giving and donations
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
Our Contract - This will be given at pickup.
Edge of Time Border Collies Purchase Agreement
Name of Buyer :
Address and phone number of buyer:
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 .
Total cost :
Seller :
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Suggested Items to purchase for your new pup
Pet Safe Wireless system
We Love using the wireless system by Pet Safe! This unit keeps your dog close to the home and keeps him safe from chasing things and animals ! It adjusts to different perimeters and is easy to use. There are no wires to bury and it takes minutes to install And only a day or two for training ! ( I can train a dog to it in about an hour!)
Crate
A crate will be his special place to go to be alone or sleep or be kept safe when not being watched. Also a great tool for potty training! My absolute favorite is the "Diggs" Evolv crate.
Stainless steel Dishes
We like to use stainless dishes from ”Midwest “ company, that screw onto the crate. They can’t be dumped !
Lik-it dog water dispenser
These are great! If you leave your dog in his crate overnight , this is a great way to offer him water.
Toys
Bones
Border Collies love to play! Make sure you have lots of toys to offer them . They especially love tennis balls and frisbee!
Bones
Bones
Real Bones, not rawhide, are best ! Bones keep them busy and are great for their teeth.
Collar and leash
Collar and leash
Collar and leash
A good fitting collar is important. Most pups are 8-10 pounds when they go home. Your puppy can learn to walk on a leash as soon as you get him home. There are also many nice harness sets as well.
Prices
Prices :
The total cost of each puppy is $1800, regardless of color and sex. A $300 non refundable deposit will be deducted from the total amount, to have you placed on my waiting list or to hold your puppy . If you do not wish to be on my deposit list, you can be added to my non deposit list, but will be contacted after all the "deposit list" families have picked their pup.
Breeding dogs will cost an additional $1000 and homes must be approved first.
Adopt or Shop?
We support and encourage adoption of all pets, but adopting a pet from a rescue isn't for everyone.
Why Adopt from a Reputable breeder? Certain dogs have unique traits. Purebred dogs carry those unique traits , so you know what you are getting. Adopting from a good breeder has many pros:
1. You will have the help from the breeder
2. You will have a home for your dog if you ever cant keep him , or help to re-home him.
3. You will have a dog that has been specifically bred for certain traits that you are looking for ( herding, hunting, guard dog, lazy pet, etc)
4. Your dog will have a pedigree , where you can see who his ancestors are.
5. Your dog will be well cared for and loved since birth, being well socialized and given appropriate vaccines and deworming.
6. Your dog will have parents that have been health tested for genetic disorders, so you know they cant be passed on.
7. A good breeder will only breed the best examples of the breed, and will get the females fixed if they are not high quality.
8. Registered Dogs can compete in Agility , shows, and other sports.
9. You can check the breeder's references
10. You can meet the parents or see videos of the parents to see how they interact with people.
11. There will be less chance of a purchased dog ending up in a shelter.
