Tervetuloa : Welcome

I have three dogs at home: Nuuka, Mor, and Riite. Others have been placed in excellent homes where they are loved and their needs are well cared for. In general, I don't interfere in the lives or living arrangements of dogs placed in guardian homes, but of course I'm happy to help and offer advice when asked.

At the moment, I don't have any dogs in guardian homes. Eos was never used for breeding due to her temperament, Possu is the dam of the first and fourth litters, and Tikli is the dam of the third.

Currently, I no longer place dogs in guardian homes, but if a dog from abroad interests you and you want to participate in my breeding work, cooperation dogs are of interest. The following framework applies to cooperation dogs: I offer all my knowledge and international connections, interview the breeder and other people possibly involved from the stud owner onwards, and research databases and result statistics. However, the dog would not be mine, but belong to its future owner. In the future, however, I would hope to be able to use the dog for leasing-type breeding for compensation, if health and temperament are appropriate.

I do not sell my dogs as couch pets — I primarily hope for homes with a goal-oriented approach to competition. The Border Collies I breed are performance dogs you can go for walks with, not walking companions you can occasionally train with. I will never, under any circumstances, promise anyone a custom-made dog.

Aim

I aim to breed dogs that are healthy both physically and mentally. In my breeding work, I try to avoid the most common lines, well-known OCD/epilepsy pedigrees, as well as inbreeding. I want to contribute to the development of the breed and am willing to make the effort to seek out less common lines.

In addition to health, I also strive for excellent working/performance traits. I only use dogs for breeding that have demonstrated their working ability in one way or another. Generally, I aim to use parents that hold titles in obedience, working trials, or SAR, but I don't necessarily require competition results — I trust the owner's word, photos, videos, and my own judgment.

I want to breed performance dogs with strong nerves, good drive, high prey instinct, perseverance, and resilience. Nowadays, Border Collies often seem too soft, so I aim to produce dogs that can better tolerate handler pressure.

To me, it's important that a working dog can still adapt to everyday life—even in a small apartment. I highly value a good on/off switch. The dog should and must be involved in daily life at home, but I do not tolerate clingy dogs constantly underfoot. A dog must also be able to handle gunshots and fireworks without care.

Therefore, I sell my puppies only to active homes that are involved in hobbies — these are not (hopefully) suitable as mere pets! A mentally sound dog can survive without work, but it will certainly not be happy. There are plenty of breeds to choose from that are better suited for life as a companion for walking and hiking.

To whom?

In my opinion, Border Collies are not suitable for families with small children. Therefore, I do not sell puppies to homes with preschool-aged children, nor to families with several young kids. Naturally, exceptions are made for families who already have experience with active working or sport dogs. I don't want my puppies to be rehomed because "there's no time for the dog" or "the dog nips at the child."

My puppies also won't go to large multi-dog households (e.g., 5 dogs), as I want each puppy to be fully noticed and properly trained. In such homes, a puppy inevitably receives less attention than it would in a home with only one or two dogs.

As mentioned earlier, I also do not sell my dogs as mere pets — I primarily hope for homes with goal-oriented competition plans. The Border Collies I breed are performance dogs you can go for walks with, not companion pets you can occasionally train with. I'm also happy to sell puppies for official work.

I do not sell puppies to other breeders unless our philosophies and values align seamlessly.

Parent selection

I only use health-tested dogs for breeding. As I mentioned earlier, my goal is to breed dogs that closely match my ideal, and the parents are chosen accordingly. I use not only my own dogs at home but also co-owned and cooperation dogs. I discuss all bred-by bitches about a leasing possibility in future, but in these cases, I'm even more cautious and may ultimately decide not to use the bitch.

I'm willing to be flexible in many areas — such as temperament, health, and pedigrees — but I always require absolute soundness around loud noises (e.g., gunshots, fireworks) from both parents. Often, when I aim to bring in an unfamiliar pedigree on one side, I may have to accept a small risk on the other, such as a health concern. Every litter involves balancing different risks. I strive to produce litters with the lowest possible risk, but completely risk-free combinations simply don't exist.

Early Puppy Development

Puppies will leave for their new homes at around 7 to 8 weeks of age, depending on the litter, the overall situation, and the new owner. Naturally, they will come with everything a basic puppy should have: official Finnish Kennel Club registration papers, a veterinarian's health certificate, three rounds of deworming, and a microchip.

From the start, the puppies are fed both raw meat and kibble, with additional items like liver, salmon, and eggs. As soon as their teeth start itching, they are given raw bones and cartilage. I want to accustom the puppies to a wide variety of foods and flavors — a picky dog is a difficult dog.

At home, we have a few other dogs and a cat, and the puppies are not shielded from normal household activities. This means they are exposed to things like vacuum cleaners nearby and all sorts of clattering noises from an early age. The puppies will be taken to places like shopping centers, train stations, other busy environments if possible, training halls/fields, and forests. They will also be exposed to loud sounds played from the internet, such as gunfire and barking dogs.

Breeder's responsibility

Sadly, many breeders hide poor health results or completely forget about their dogs if they don't achieve success. I want—and expect—every puppy buyer to be cooperative and willing to stay in touch with me. I'm genuinely interested in updates, whether they're good or bad. I do not blame the owner if the dog develops OCD, epilepsy, or any other hereditary condition. I publish all health results—including behavioral issues and surgically corrected shoulders.

I want to be able to trust my puppy buyers, and in return, I offer the following: if the dog is officially x-rayed for hips, shoulders, elbows, and spine shortly after turning one year old, I will refund 100€ of the purchase price. Any additional x-raying is, of course, a big bonus!