• Sex: 5 Males & 5 Females
• Age: 4 Months
• Coat: Various coats, Black & White
• Weight: 11-20 lbs.
• Activity Level: Active Puppy

Xena, Zelda, Ellie, Link and Female #5 are adopted!!!

Ready for a big dose of puppy breath? These babies and their Momma were found in a field and taken to the local animal shelter at 2 weeks of age. A very brave foster home rescued the entire litter and did an amazing job helping Momma dog raise happy, healthy puppies.

Even at this young age, these puppies have been socialized with other dogs and love getting and giving attention. We do know that Momma is a Border Collie however the father is unknown. Our best guess appears that there is Lab in the mix. You get the best of both worlds with these two breeds. All puppies are developing wonderful personalities and have plenty of energy.

All puppies have had 3 rounds of puppy shots and have been spay/neutered and microchipped. Vet references and a home visit are also required as part of the adoption process. If you are ready to commit to the needs of a young puppy and years beyond, please fill out a BCRT Adoption Application or contact BCRT.

Check out the individual pictures of the females: Ellie Zelda Xena Female #5 Jenny

Check out the individual pictures of the males: Brown Hoss Link Forest (male #5) Tank

Check the puppies out on YouTube!

The puppies are fostered in the Austin area.

Listed: 04/07/2010

Lucinda

Lucinda is a firecracker of a young lady. She still has a good amount of puppy in her. But you can already see the kind of dog that she is becoming: full of energy, confidence, and playfulness.

She has a strong herding instinct and would do well in competitive sports. She's good with other dogs. With my older female dog, she is just extremely affectionate, and with my youngest BC, she loves to romp and wrestle. She does like to try to herd my ball chasing BC, however! I think for her, it depends on the dog and the situation, and that would be true of her new home also. Whoever adopts her should understand this special talent and how to work with her to make sure she has a job, past time or hobby that fits her skills.

Lucinda has a particular affection for the women she has met, giving them lots of puppy affection and kisses, and I think she would love a family where there would be women around. She is affectionate with other people and animals also. The only other characteristic of her personality worth mentioning is that she can be a bit bossy sometimes. Again, this is not her default behavior, so not a problem in terms of her interaction with others most of the time. It's just a side of her confident, strong, smart personality that comes out that way sometimes.

She's received a clear bill of health from her vet, is spayed, has all her shots, microchipped and has good hips. All she needs now is a new, loving and forever home. If you are interested adopting Lucinda, please submit a BCRT Adoption Application. For more info, you may contact BCRT. Lucinda is being fostered in the Austin area.

Listed: 01/19/2010

Mama Dog (Mazy)

Mama Dog is a precious black tri Australian Shepherd. She came to us via a shelter with her six puppies. It is believed that the puppies are part Border Collie. Mama Dog also came to us positive for heartworms and is currently undergoing treatment. Her coat was in poor shape but is looking better every day. She was also very skinny as it takes a lot out of a girl to raise a big family. Mama Dog is slowly gaining weight and getting her girlish figure back. It's thought her adult weight will be about 35 pounds. She is a petite Aussie girl with lots of athletic ability. Mama Dog can jump straight up 12 inches! She loves to play with other dogs especially her Aussie foster sisters in her foster home. Due to this, she must go to a home where there are other dogs to play with. Mama Dog also likes small children but because of her athletic ability children over 10 would be best. She is crate trained and she is working hard on her house training. She loves, loves toys especially tug and she is a talker! Her personality is enchanting. Like all Aussies, she needs several hours of playful running time each day but she also has a stop button and will settle down when asked. 

Check out her babies listed here for adoption, Summer, Piper, Sasha.

She has completed heartworm treatment and is spayed, microchipped and is up-to-date on vax. If you would like to find out more about our little Mama, please contact BCRT. If you are interested in starting the adoption process for her, please submit a BCRT Adoption Application.

Listed: 04/28/2010

Buddy

This is Buddy! He may be a Border Collie/Setter mix. This little guy has a childlike personality and requires lots of supervision. He will pick up discarded clothing and help unload the dryer when someone is washing clothes. He also has a taste for cold coffee if left unattended in mugs! If he gets bored, he has been known to grab bottles of shampoo or other items from the bathroom. In other words, he will make up his own games if given the opportunity. In order to balance the puppy like behavior, we find that he does well if he has his own toys and bones to chew on in place of ours! He is mischievous and must be crated when unsupervised or left at home alone.

His ideal new family would like to take him to classes promoting positive training techniques. Currently, he knows how to sit, lie down and shake hands if you have a treat. He enjoys rubbing up against people to show affection and often prefers to stand or walk between people’s legs. He is extremely affectionate and would make a patient person a wonderful active walking companion. He even likes to cuddle in my lap in the evening when I watch television. Buddy travels well in the car and has been well mannered when adventuring out of town on trips. He greets all new people in a friendly and open manner.

Buddy still jumps up unexpectedly and likes to mouth things just as a young puppy would. For this reason, he should only go to a home with children over 12. He does get along well with other dogs and plays well. However, he may also tend to bark when interacting with other dogs outside.

Check out Buddy on YouTube!

Buddy is being fostered in Magnolia, Texas . He is crate trained, neutered, heartworm negative, up to date on his vaccinations and microchipped. If you are interested in meeting this young boy, you may submit a BCRT Adoption Application. Adoption approval may be dependent upon a home visit and veterinary or other personal references. For more information, please contact BCRT.

Listed: 01/18/2010

Lulu

Lulu came to rescue after she was found as a stray in North Texas. She was taken to a shelter, where she was rescued by a Border Collie Rescue Texas volunteer. She had a severe case of pneumonia at that time, but she is now healthy. We believe that she is somewhere between 3 and 5 years of age, although there is no way to know for sure. She is very active and loves to fetch toys. She also loves attention from people and is very affectionate. She knows a few obedience cues, but needs continuing work on the leash, as she tends to pull.

Lulu is a larger BC girl, with a mostly black face. She is a bit taller than most female BC’s. When she came into rescue, she was overweight, but she went on a diet has lost over 16 lbs. She is now at a good weight for her frame. She also tested negative for heartworms.

It is possible that she has some Australian Shepherd in her along with BC, as her play style with other dogs tends to be more like an Aussie’s; i.e., on the rough side, with body slams. She becomes highly aroused when with other dogs, focusing on herding them, which tends to annoy most other dogs. For this reason, it would be best for Lulu to go to a home with no other dogs.

Lulu is fostered in the Dallas area. If you are interested in finding out more about Lulu, please contact BCRT. If you are interested in adopting her, please submit a BCRT Adoption Application.