Happenstance Border Collies

Happenstance Border Collies We are a Purebred Preservation Breeder of Border Collies. Our dogs are purposefully bred for their j

Happenstance Border Collies is founded by Amanda Gross who has a passion for all things dog. We are an Accountable Preservation Breeder of the Purebred Border Collie. Type, health, temperament are at the utmost importance for us. Amanda is a professional dog trainer with experience in veterinary. She teaches, trains and trials for various events including Agility, Obedience, Conformation, Herding,

Rally, and more. Agility is where all the fun began and the love for all things dog grew. Formerly a practice manager at a Colorado Springs veterinary clinic, she was able to move to the Eastern Plains of Washington State on a lovely plot of land where the dogs are able to run, play, and grow. We have cats and horses out here for our puppies to be raised around. Our dogs are active and are all treated as well respected members of the canine family here. We are located South West of Spokane in a beautiful area with beautiful scenery and lots of space for the dogs. From a young age our dogs are well socialized, trained, and given the opportunity to show us their true personalities. We moved from Colorado to Warden in September of 2021 and hope to make this out forever home! My goal in breeding is to produce dogs that are sound in mind and body, willing to be a good working partner, breeding prospect, and best friend. I welcome any questions regarding my breedings and breeding plans. Puppies are raised in my home with plenty of exposure to dogs, cats, kids, adults, surfaces, sights, sounds, and smells. They get an abundance of affection, attention, exercise, and socialization. I take great pride in my puppies and strive to make them as well rounded, great companions as I possibly can.

Swindle is a 2 year old smooth coated Border Collie that we acquired from a friend as a puppy. Over the weekend we had r...
04/08/2025

Swindle is a 2 year old smooth coated Border Collie that we acquired from a friend as a puppy. Over the weekend we had radiographs of his hips done to be sent to OFA, unfortunately he will not pass as per the experienced veterinarian.
He is a wonderful dog that will make a wonderful active pet. He is very social, sweet, affectionate, food motivated, crate trained, good on a leash, in the car, traveling etc. He has no symptoms but I am discounting him due to the non passing scores he will receive and he must be neutered.
As always the best match is of utmost importance to us! If you think that may be you reach out!

Why do I wait until 7+ weeks old to offer individual puppies to people?I evaluate all of my puppies for temperament, str...
02/18/2025

Why do I wait until 7+ weeks old to offer individual puppies to people?
I evaluate all of my puppies for temperament, structure, and home suitability. I never place puppies based on color, markings or from pictures alone. It takes a lot of time, analysis, skill, behavior knowledge, observation, intervention and playing match maker to ensure puppies go to homes that are suitable for them. My goal is always for a harmonious match, for the family to be just as happy with the puppy as the puppy is happy in their home.
No one knows these little bundles better than their breeder. If they need extra time, attention, specific types of homes it is up to me to ensure they get that.
If you would like to pick a puppy from a photo at 5 days old, I will not be the breeder for you. If you want to have an evaluation that is truthful and with the puppies best interests in mind then let's talk!
Structure is every bit as important too. If someone wants a show prospect or sporting prospect then certain physical/structural attributes are critical to a good match. Every breeding we do is with the purpose of creating better and better next generations.

Baths done, puppy pen clean. I just sit here for a while and watch the puppies enjoy life. They have their own TV and wa...
02/17/2025

Baths done, puppy pen clean. I just sit here for a while and watch the puppies enjoy life. They have their own TV and watch kids shows throughout the day

Seren and Siren puppies got baths today!They are 8 weeks old now and keeping me busy with all their shenanigans.Email at...
02/17/2025

Seren and Siren puppies got baths today!
They are 8 weeks old now and keeping me busy with all their shenanigans.
Email at [email protected] or PM to discuss potentials!

Ive been slow in responding to people, I apologize! This is just the baby puppy part of my 2x a day routine right now 🤪W...
01/19/2025

Ive been slow in responding to people, I apologize! This is just the baby puppy part of my 2x a day routine right now 🤪
We do currently have 2 gold males looking for their families and the next babies are 8 weeks on 2/14, hopefully pictures on the website tomorrow of the 4 week olds!

I call him Sir, he is the sweetest thing, tail is always wagging, loves toys, very food motivated, loves the cat, and di...
01/12/2025

I call him Sir, he is the sweetest thing, tail is always wagging, loves toys, very food motivated, loves the cat, and did I mention he is a little guy, no really he is quite small for the breed!
He is a great pet or light performance prospect!

Every so often we have some dogs that we want to keep in the breeding program but would let go on partnership or co own....
12/20/2024

Every so often we have some dogs that we want to keep in the breeding program but would let go on partnership or co own. These are two of them.
Copper, Happenstance Strike Price, is a lovely sable girl who is 2 years old
Wilde, Happenstance You Keep Me Hangin' On, is your traditional back and white 13 month old.
Both are fantastic and we have high hopes for!

The first meal is ALWAYS the messiest lolRecon x Sleet babies. They are started on canned food mixed with milk replaced,...
12/05/2024

The first meal is ALWAYS the messiest lol
Recon x Sleet babies.
They are started on canned food mixed with milk replaced, water, egg. Mama is still nursing them and we never intervene with mama wanting to nurse or wean her puppies. She has access to be with them or away from them as much as she would like, all she has to do is jump in their side of the pen.

Lovely boys 💙 an adorable rainbow of Border Collies to brighten your day!!PM or happenstanceBC@gmail.com
12/03/2024

Lovely boys 💙 an adorable rainbow of Border Collies to brighten your day!!
PM or [email protected]

Sometimes in late October the rare LobsterCollies make an appearance!This one happens to be looking for a family of her ...
10/31/2024

Sometimes in late October the rare LobsterCollies make an appearance!
This one happens to be looking for a family of her own, while she enjoys playing dress up in the meantime!
She also has 2 brothers and a sister looking for families

10/05/2024

Friday night fun with the babies!!!

These are our Doppler x Taxi pups we have still looking for placements, they are such fun babies I've been slow with get...
10/01/2024

These are our Doppler x Taxi pups we have still looking for placements, they are such fun babies I've been slow with getting photos etc done because well, I'm just enjoying them!
Black female, gold male, gold female, gold male.

The Kennewick, WA dog show is over and it was great as always!We took two dogs with us this year, half siblings. Ponzi, ...
09/29/2024

The Kennewick, WA dog show is over and it was great as always!
We took two dogs with us this year, half siblings.
Ponzi, *new CH* Happenstance Embezzlement finished her championship with two majors!
Repo, Happenstance Debt Collector earned his first points with 2 4pt majors, one of which he went best of opposite s*x over a special!

In addition, our Cloud, Sierra's Silver Lining for Happenstance earned her BCAT title running FastCat!
Z, Happenstance Settle The Score owned by Katy got his first major, only needs a major to finish now!
Johnny, Happenstance Walk The Line owned by Alicia at only 7 months old at his first show got his first major!

In all, there were 8 majors to be had and the Happenstance bred dogs walked away with 6 out of the 8 majors! I am so proud of the dogs and their owners!!!

Congratulations!!!

The Doppler x Taxi puppies enjoyed some scrambled eggs from our home grown eggs today after their evaluations. Time flew...
09/25/2024

The Doppler x Taxi puppies enjoyed some scrambled eggs from our home grown eggs today after their evaluations. Time flew by with these babies!!!
We have 1 black female, 1 gold female, and 2 gold males looking for their perfect placements from this super litter!!
PM to discuss!

Spur of the moment trip:WA-ID-MT-WY-CO-KS-OK-TXleaving TUESDAY 9/10 AFTERNOON/EVENING If you are SERIOUSLY interested in...
09/10/2024

Spur of the moment trip:
WA-ID-MT-WY-CO-KS-OK-TX
leaving TUESDAY 9/10 AFTERNOON/EVENING
If you are SERIOUSLY interested in one of ours looking for a home and live along this route contact us immediately to discuss transport options. This was a last minute decision on my part.

All the colors, all the ears, all the legs! They sure are cute!!These three boys are looking for perfect placements, I a...
09/09/2024

All the colors, all the ears, all the legs! They sure are cute!!
These three boys are looking for perfect placements, I also have some older puppies/adults and a couple older ladies to retirement homes!
PM for more info!!!

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