Quantum Leap Border Collies
Puppies and information below:
All parents are OFA and CERF clear. Parents come from championship lines in herding and show. Good conformation and excellent performance dogs with smart quick minds and eager to learn dispositions and level-headed family dogs too. We would appreciate a phone call from any prospective buyer so we can discuss what you are looking for in a puppy, what kind of a home life your puppy is going to have and help you make the best selection for your needs. For a family pet, you may be looking for a quieter dog. For an agility dog, you may want higher drive. We know our dogs and lines very well and can help you make the best selection for your needs. (507) 534-3311 call anytime before 9:00 p.m. central time. We are easy to reach and talk to. We love our dogs and think that most everyone will love ours too!
Frequently asked questions:
Male or female: I grew up with female dogs and never having a male, I always gravitated to the females. My first BC's were females: Panda and Peppy La Pu. Great dogs and Panda is foundation to many of my girls. Since I have started breeding dogs, thus I purchased my first male dog. I found that I LOVE the males. They are so willing to please, obedient and are everyone's buddies. Now, I love my females too but the females can have a stubborn streak in them where the males are willing partners in everything. Both sexes are wonderful though. I will always have both.
Are Border Collies crazy?? Some lines are nuts. Our dogs are selected for a level headed dispostion. They are active dogs but not hyper active. We have had the opportunity to experience several dogs not from our lines and must say that Bell's name was changed to "Psycho Bell" because of her need to constantly bark and chase Sparrows in the trees. Shadow's name was changed to "Shadow Seeker" from her need to chase shadows, bite raindrops, and constantly staying in motion, barking and hyper activity. I live on an acreage and our dogs have many acres to run on all day. These two dogs and the other "nuts" that were given to us never settled down and even with a full day of exercise. Even farmers don't want a hyper active dog. They are difficult to train and are erratic in their behavior. So, yes, some BC's are crazy but with careful selection you can get dogs with top notch dispositions for home and competition. Really!
How to pick a puppy? Find a breeder that you feel comfortable with. If you have a color or sex preference then you are a bit more limited and you will have to go with what is available. It is best to meet the parents so you can see what their disposition is like. If this is not possible, trust the breeder and make sure you ask questions about health, disposition, activity level of the parents and what is available.
Our information:
Kari and Jay Schmidt
800 Hwy 42
Kellogg, MN 55945
(507 534-3311 Home
(507) 251-1909
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These should be excellent family and performance pups! These puppies should vary in colors from black and white and red and white.
Our prices are $700 for black/red and whites
$800 for blue/red merles
We do ship all over the United States. Shipping costs about $320.00 for Northwest Airlines VIP treatment, $40.00 for the crate and $20 for the health papers. If you buy locally, none of these fees apply. Because NW isn't shipping out of Rochester, MN anymore except VIP, this has caused me to either run to the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport or require VIP shipping out of Rochester. I will ONLY ship VIP from now on as the running to Minneapolis takes away from our time at the farm and from my family. The main reason is that VIP makes for a shorter trip for the puppy.
Is shipping hard on a puppy? No, not really. Yes, they are separated from their birth home and put into a crate but even if their new home were just down the street they would have to make this adjustment. It is just several hours in a crate and they are in their new loving home. They adjust VERY well with no lasting affects.
Do the puppies house break quickly? Yes, if you are consistent and watchful. If they make a mess, it is likely your fault. Many claim their puppy has had only a few accidents then they are fully house broken. The training is up to you. It is easier to take the time in the beginning then to prolong the training over months of frustration. Plan on being your puppies slave to house breaking for the first week. You will be surprised at the results. It takes dedication on your part.
