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.
We also have some puppies from our litters born in April/May as well as some adults looking for perfect placements!
If you are looking to add a Border Collie to your home PM us what you are looking for as far as temperament, personality traits, goals for your new pup and about your lifestyle and we would be happy to see if we have something that could be a good match!!
It's been a minute since I've posted here, it's been a busy summer!
My sweet girl Ponzi, Happenstance Embezzlement, attended the Sammamish Kennel Club dog shows with her handler friend Hannah and picked up a couple of points! We are so proud of her and thankful to Hannah!
From our Casper x Verse litter, this black and white male is a water hound! I filled up the little pool and he was instantly in it, making it muddy of course.
He was born on 3/7/24 and would love to join in on summer adventures, especially ones that involve water!
PM for more info!
If you need some puppy love in your life this summer we have some great options!!
Info on photos ❤️💞
Breakfast outside for the babies yesterday morning!
Edison x Sleet and Rim x Kindle.
We will have some puppies looking for their forever placements from these litters! Contact us to discuss and see about getting on the waiting list. Individual puppy evaluations will be coming up in just over a week!
Happy, sweet, brave babies ❤️☺️🥰
These busy girls are enjoying some lovely days!
They love running, playing in the water, getting dirty, eating snacks, playing with to he other dogs, socializing, and just being silly.
Biscuit and Muffin will be 1 year old in July and would be fantastic active pets or even possible performance prospects. They have sweet, softer temperaments but are very food motivated and enjoy affection and bonding!
The puppies sure love chilling in the shade on these warm spring days!!!
Both of these Merle boys from Rim x Smooch are still looking for their people, we also have black and white puppies from our Casper x Verse litter!
The farm is a happy place! The brooder is full of a variety of birds, the horses are mostly shed out from the winter, the sheep are ready to be sheared for their first time!
It's not just the dogs that keep me busy here!
Happy Spring everyone! 🌷🐣🦃🐔🐓🦆🐴🐑
Are you looking for a super boy as a show prospect or addition to your breeding program? Look no further!!!
These 3 boys are super and have a lot of potential.
One gold male
One possibly seal merle male
One blue Merle male
Sire is CH Happenstance Ring Of Fire "Rim" OFA good, DNA clear everything, full panel Orivet
Dam is Happenstance This Kiss "Smooch" OFA fair, DNA clear everything, full panel Orivet
PM for more information on these fantastic boys!
EDIT MOOSE FOUND A HOME!!
This is Moose!
He is a sweet boy who is well built and moves like a dream.
He was born on 7/10/23 and is looking for his perfect people. He could go to a show, performance, or pet placement.
He's a big boy with a lot of love to give!
Sire: CH Happenstance Storm Tracker "Doppler"
Dam: Wildblue Made Me A Believer "Verse"
Looking for a little older puppy?
These babies are 6 months old. The are very sweet, social, and joys to live with!
One male and 4 females pm us if you are looking for a new friend!!
January means some website updates, including the "titled dogs" page. This is not just for dogs titled in conformation, or limited to AKC. Please feel free to comment here, PM or email me [email protected] with any updated titles along with your dog's registered name and I will happily add them/update them!
We are SO PROUD of ALL of the dogs we have bred, they do not have to have titles for us to be proud of them, after all, their main job in life is to be companions to their people! Below is a list of...
We have 3 lovely adult girls looking for forever placements!
Mint: 2 year old spayed seal merle. She is happy go lucky, spunky, smart, loves everyone and everything. She has had some intense reactions to some cats but generally coexists with mine very well. She would be a great performance prospect.
Kindle: 9 year old gold and white. Sweet, silly, full of life! She lives for fetch, swimming, cuddles and any activities she can join in on. She is a Grand Champion and would make a lovely junior showmanship dog.
Pipit: 5 year old black and white. Affectionate, sweet girl who loves to hang out in the house or join on activities. She is most comfortable around older kids, 12+ but a bit younger may be totally fine depending on the situation and meet up. She is looking to be an active companion.
My boy Repo doing FastCat at BCSA nationals. It was his first time doing it and he earned 130 of the 150 points needed for his BCAT title in the weekend. He sure loves to run and chase the bag!
Happenstance Debt Collector "Repo" (Wage x Siren)
And ending the night with some stunning ringside photos of some of the crew!
Fun times were had! Memories made! BCSA National week is done! We saw our friends and met new ones.
Our dogs were well represented and did quite well! Here are the results for Happenstance:
Fast cat Fri-Sunday-
Repo, Happenstance Debt Collector bred/owned by Amanda Gross *earned approximately 125 points out of the 150 needed in his first weekend doing Fast cat!*
Sweepstakes Friday:
Puppy sweepstakes-
Swindle, Butterfield's Smooth Talker bred by Alisha Butterfield, owned by Amanda Gross and Alisha Butterfield, handled by Amanda Gross *showed fantastic 9-12 month dog*
Repo, Happenstance Debt Collector bred/owned/handled by Amanda Gross *1st 12-15 month dog*
Katana, Happenstance Sword Wielder, bred/owned/handled by Amanda Gross *showed fantastic at her first show in 6-9 month girls*
Zeal, Happenstance Hope Springs Eternal bred by Amanda Gross, owned by Mary Lynn Duncan and Amanda Gross, handled by Amanda Gross *3rd 12-15 month girls*
Bred by exhibitor sweepstakes -
Swindle, Butterfield's Smooth Talker bred by Alisha Butterfield, owned by Amanda Gross and Alisha Butterfield, handled by Alisha Butterfield *3rd under 12 month dogs*
Wage, GCH CH Happenstance Break The Bank BCAT bred by Amanda Gross and Deanne Veselka, owned and handled by Amanda Gross *made the cut in a huge over 12 months dogs*
Kindle, GCH CH Happenstance Wildblue Illuminated bred/owned by Amanda Gross and Deanne Veselka, handled by Amanda Gross *made the cut in a large over 12 months girls*
Matilda, Maid of The West Matilda bred/owned by Mary Lynn Duncan and Amanda Gross, handled by Mary Lynn Duncan *showed fantastic!*
Veteran sweepstakes -
Kindle, GCH CH Happenstance Wildblue Illuminated bred/owned by Amanda Gross and Deanne Veselka handled by Amanda Gross *3rd 7-9 year girls*
National Saturday:
Repo, Happenstance Debt Collector bred/owned/handled by Amanda Gross *showed fantastic in Bred by exhibitor adult*
Waffle, Happenstance Time Will Tell bred by Amanda Gross and Deanne Veselka, owned and handled by Amanda Gross *4th open Any Other Allowed Color*
Swindle, Butterfield's Smooth Talker bred by Alisha Butterfield, owned by Amanda Gross and Alisha Butterfield handled by Amanda Gross *1st Open Smooth coat*
Katana, Happenstance Sword Wielder bred/owned/handled by Amanda Gross *showed great in 6-9 puppy girls*
Zeal, Happenstance Hope Springs Eternal bred by Amanda Gross, owned by Mary Lynn Duncan and Amanda Gross, handled by Mary Lynn Duncan *3rd Amature Owner Handler*
Ponzi, Happenstance Embezzlement, bred by Amanda Gross and Mary Lynn Duncan, owned and handled by Amanda Gross *made the cut in a huge bred by exhibitior adult class*
Matilda, Maid of The West Matilda bred/owned by Mary Lynn Duncan and Amanda Gross, handled by Amanda Gross *3rd Open Any Other Allowed Color*
Wage, GCH CH Happenstance Break The Bank BCAT bred by Amanda Gross and Deanne Veselka owned/handled by Amanda Gross *showed great in Best of Breed*
Parent club specialty Sunday-
Repo, Happenstance Debt Collector bred/owned/handled by Amanda Gross *3rd bred by exhibitior adult*
Waffle, Happenstance Time Will Tell bred by Amanda Gross and Deanne Veselka, owned and handled by Amanda Gross *3rd open Any Other Allowed Color*
Swindle, Butterfield's Smooth Talker bred by Alisha Butterfield, owned by Amanda Gross and Alisha Butterfield handled by Amanda Gross *1st Open Smooth coat*
Katana, Happenstance Sword Wielder bred/owned/handled by Amanda Gross *showed great in 6-9 puppy girls*
Zeal, Happenstance Hope Springs Eternal bred by Amanda Gross, owned by Mary Lynn Duncan and Amanda Gross, handled by Mary Lynn Duncan *2nd Amature Owner Handler*
Ponzi, Happenstance Embezzlement, bred by Amanda Gross and Mary Lynn Duncan, owned and handled by Amanda Gross *showed fantastic in bred by exhibitior adult*
Matilda, Maid of The West Matilda bred/owned by Mary Lynn Duncan and Amanda Gross, handled by Amanda Gross *2nd Open Any Other Allowed Color*
Kindle, GCH CH Happenstance Wildblue Illuminated bred/owned by Amanda Gross and Deanne Veselka, handled by Amanda Gross *shower fantastic in 7-9 year veteran*
Wage, GCH CH Happenstance Break The Bank BCAT bred by Amanda Gross and Deanne Veselka owned/handled by Amanda Gross *showed great in Best of Breed*
If you have been procrastinating ;) leaving on Saturday and still have some cuties seeking the perfect homes!
We will be going through MT and SD on the way there and this route the way home!
Late in October I will be headed from Washington to Missouri, near St Louis, for Border Collie nationals.
Transportation will be limited in availability.
I can deviate a bit from the route but not a lot, but it can be discussed.
I have puppies and adults looking for perfect homes! PM if you think something might be a good fit and the timing might be right!
Farm puppies practicing their farm skills!
Talented ranch workers or content house dogs, these guys are just fantastic!
PM if you need a little Border Collie to help out at your house! I haven't quite taught mine to sweep the floor yet but they are great at doing dishes! Lol
Transportation available from Washington to Missouri and along route late Oct/early Nov.
They wanted to help feed the ducks tonight! 🦆🦆🦆
This blue boy is something special... he is sweet, affectionate, outgoing, sensibly soft, but bold enough to try anything, very biddable. Love his build and movement, put him on the stock today and WOW this boy wants to work!
Looking for a show dog that can be a dual champion? Here he is!
DOB 6/28/23
Sire Wildblue Walk The Line OFA good DNA clear everything
Dam Happenstance This Kiss OFA fair DNA clear everything
I posted him once before but figured I'd give Trek another little spotlight! He sired two litters for us earlier this year and I just absolutely love them!
I am softly looking for the PERFECT co ownership home for my Hungarian import boy Trek.
He is a sweet guy with a FANTASTIC temperament. He is affectionate, level headed, happy, confident. He is very loyal and trusting. He would do very well as a performance prospect in obedience, rally, scent work events or as a low key agility dog.
He is DNA full panel clear except EAOD carrier. OFA prelim hips good.
He's a bigger boy with a lovely build.
I am ideally hoping for a home in Oregon, Washington, Idaho or Montana so I have easier access for occasionally breeding to him, but could consider other locations but still want breeding rights. Happy to share breeding rights with co owner. Price and terms would be up for discussion.
My puppies are good at blowing raspberries at me 😝
Doppler x Verse puppies looking for homes male and female
Late in October I will be headed from Washington to Missouri, near St Louis, for Border Collie nationals.
Transportation will be limited in availability.
I can deviate a bit from the route but not a lot, but it can be discussed.
I have puppies and adults looking for perfect homes! PM if you think something might be a good fit and the timing might be right!
Our older puppies/adults looking for perfect homes!
A little information on each picture. We also have puppies looking for homes.
TRANSPORTATION OPTION: I am heading to St Louis Missouri area in late October for the Border Collie nationals and can assist with transportation if needed! PM for more information.
Puppies are ready for trouble! Very toy, food, affection motivated. Outgoing, brave and would make GREAT performance prospects or active pets!
4 females and 1 male
PM for more info 🥰
Snuppy x Maggie puppies are ready for their new homes! 4 fantastic girls and 1 sweet boy! Born on 7/19/23
We have some blue boys and black girls looking for homes currently! Lovely, sweet puppies that are ready for some love and adventure!!!
PM us for more information!!
Steel x Siren available girl LOVES the water! Always helping me when it comes to the hose
Every now and again we send a dog out with a handler in a different area. In August Rim went to Texas to be shown by handler Ashley Elizabeth Miller, and boy did they do it!!! He showed 9 days and won 8 of the 9 days finishing his championship in short order!! So so proud of my baby boy!
CH Happenstance Ring Of Fire "Rim"
Some evening puppy time.
A few of these are looking for placements. 2 blue boys and a black female.
Warden, WA
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From our Casper x Verse litter, this black and white male is a water hound! I filled up the little pool and he was instantly in it, making it muddy of course. He was born on 3/7/24 and would love to join in on summer adventures, especially ones that involve water! PM for more info!
Breakfast outside for the babies yesterday morning! Edison x Sleet and Rim x Kindle. We will have some puppies looking for their forever placements from these litters! Contact us to discuss and see about getting on the waiting list. Individual puppy evaluations will be coming up in just over a week! Happy, sweet, brave babies ❤️☺️🥰
Some evening puppy time. A few of these are looking for placements. 2 blue boys and a black female.
These 3 pups have so much potential! They are well built, great personalities, super pedigrees. Show/performance/active pet prospects Blue merle- male Trek x Sleet Red merle- male Hilt x Tally Black- female Trek x Cloud
It rained and rained and rained today. It was fantastic! It dried out enough to play with all the babies. So much fun 🥰
I love watching them just be puppies and run!
Pool party! Fun was had by ALL!
We love having our ducks and chickens to do some instinct testing on the pups. The silly black chicken likes to run around to get the puppies to engage with him. Silly bird! This is a Hilt x Tally boy looking for his perfect home!
We have some puppies from the Wage x Seren and the Wage x NOAA litters looking for perfect placements! PM is if you are looking to add a pup to your family!
Puppy evals are in full swing here for our older litters. I am SO happy with these babies in every way! I am continuing evals this week and offer pups to those on the waiting list. We will have some puppies looking for homes including a couple very stunning show/breeding prospects! PM for more information!
Trek x Sleet and Hilt x Tally puppies got to play outside today during our little BBQ. They are about 6 weeks old.
Sprint and Pace, two adult males that are looking for their perfect homes. They are such sweeties 🥰 PM for more information
The last two Sprint x Kindle boys looking for homes! Show/pet/performance prospects, sure like these sweet guys 🥰
Sprint x Pipit pups are 7 weeks old today! Time flies! They are a lively bunch. We should have a couple looking for homes, I will be doing my evaluations this week and they will be ready to head to their new homes on the 18th!
