Are you looking for a reliable and hardworking livestock dog for your farm? Kuykendall’s has been raising border collies to excel in sheepherding over many generations. Our family run business has grown into a nationally recognized organization who has trained and raised hundreds of working border collies. We have had several national champions in our program. We love raising puppies and preparing them to be the best herding dogs that you can find.
Our family, will make it their priority to only select the best suited family members to do the raising and training, this will result in the best finished dogs. Our canines specialize in a variety of situations. They can be used for goat or sheep farming, goose control, and even therapy. We have the best trainers on our team to be able to give you the best dogs for your team.
We are located in North Carolina and work with families and farms all over the country. We make sure we match the families we work with to a fantastic working dog. It is essential to ensure that their needs are met. Our facility is on 85 acres and houses a state of the art kennel that allows us to run an operation that is positioned for success. With over five fields that act as training areas for our dogs, we are able to tailor the needs of your farmstead and home. When we train our canines, we ensure that the right skills are being focused on. We also have three ponds that have all different levels of water allowing different water work practice. Our space allows us to give our canines real experience in herding and any situation that they may face while at your farm. Our dogs are reliable and hardworking.
When you buy a puppy from Kuykendall’s, you are guaranteed to get a dog from strong working lines, capable of working all day in a variety of tasks. They will be ready to hit the ground running from day one! They are the perfect addition to any farm and family. They will provide excellent assistance on any farm. They can be taught a number of jobs that can help your organization run smoother.
Each of our puppies undergoes extensive training to ensure they are ready for any situation. Our border collies will become a valuable part of your farm’s daily operations. They are prepared to handle the demands of any job. We raise our working dogs in optimal conditions and treat them as if they were one of our own. All of our canines are in peak physical condition and ready to be part of your farm’s daily operation. We do not cut corners. We will work with you to find which puppy is right for you and which type of teaching will be the best for your goals. All of our dogs come from a strong herding background. We carefully select all our animals and make sure they are all included in our socialization process. We spend hours raising these pets to help them become the best partners that you can have on your farmstead. We will guarantee that our animals will be the best fit for your organization.
Border collies are known for their agility and herding instincts. They are great in both small and large herd settings. Their work ethic and intelligence are unlike any other dog breed. They are quick learners and dedicated workers. They can respond to commands quickly and efficiently.
Our approach to instructing herding pups is unique. We do not rush any of our puppies through the process of learning the in and outs of their duties. We give them all the attention and time they need to learn the mechanics of becoming a good herder. They will learn all the commands they need to succeed in their day-to-day duties. We also adjust our teaching techniques to the personality of each animal. This way each of our dogs has the best possible chance to succeed and truly excel in their natural ability and potential. We have any type of personality you and your farmstead could be looking for. Let us work with you to find out which personality will work best with your organization and goals. When you are successful, we are successful.
Your organization deserves the best help available for your herding. We guarantee that Kuykendall’s can give you the best border collie for your home and farmstead. Contact us today for more information on how we can service you. We will work with you and find the best match for your farm’s needs.