Irie-Anancy Kennels

Irie-Anancy Kennels Follow the adventures of Irie-Anancy Border Collies Our Border Collies are carefully bred for sound temperament, robust health, and spirited personalities.

Discover the difference with Irie-Anancy Border Collies, a boutique kennel dedicated to breeding calm, intelligent, and healthy dogs. We are committed to excellence, conducting comprehensive genetic and health testing on all our breeding dogs and their puppies. From an early age, our puppies participate in a structured environmental exposure program, helping them grow into confident, adaptable com

panions ready for any situation. Every puppy comes ANKC registered, DNA tested, and started on their worming and vaccination schedule before joining their forever homes. We proudly offer lifetime support for every dog we breed, ensuring you and your Border Collie have guidance and care throughout their life. At Irie-Anancy Border Collies, we are dedicated to the highest standards of health, care, and nutrition for every dog and puppy in our program. Comprehensive Health Testing
DNA Testing: Every puppy is DNA tested before joining their new family, ensuring transparency and peace of mind. Breeding Stock Screening: All our breeding dogs undergo rigorous health evaluations, including:
Full DNA health panels for hereditary conditions
ORCHID-approved physical eye examinations
Hip and elbow x-rays with professional scoring for joint health
Veterinary Care
Vaccinations: Each puppy receives their first vaccination before leaving

Introducing our unique prefix: **IRIEANANCY** (pronounced *eye-ree a-nan-see*)—a name inspired by my husband's vibrant Caribbean heritage and reflecting the spirit of our Border Collies.

**Irie** means “all’s well”—a fitting motto for our kennel, where well-being and harmony are at the heart of everything we do. **Anancy** is a clever folk character from Jamaican legend—a mischievous spider who uses his wits to outsmart others, a trait that captures both the intelligence and playful spirit of the Border Collie. At IRIEANANCY, I am dedicated to breeding Border Collies with *beautiful temperaments* and *excellent conformation*. While our dogs are calm and relaxed at home, they shine when given purpose and thrive in any role asked of them—though there’s always a character or two in the pack who loves to keep me on my toes! With IRIEANANCY Border Collies, you can expect not just exceptional companions, but dogs bred with pride, intent, and a touch of Caribbean charm

What happens when the youngest is helping to groom...Miss Riva was not too sure on her new hairstyle
08/06/2026

What happens when the youngest is helping to groom...

Miss Riva was not too sure on her new hairstyle

🩷WHAT A BREEDER NEVER SAYS OUT LOUD....!!!!🤔 People often think that a breeder lives among perfect dogs. But they forget...
05/06/2026

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WHAT A BREEDER NEVER SAYS OUT LOUD....!!!!

🤔 People often think that a breeder lives among perfect dogs. But they forget everything that goes into bringing these little miracles into the world. Photos are sweet, but the reality is intense and demanding.

✨ Every birth is a lottery.
You can prepare, plan, and study everything… but not a single delivery goes exactly as hoped.
Every time it feels like the first time, even after years of experience.

😢 Death is our greatest enemy.
A bitch who develops complications, a puppy that doesn't make it…

It happens unexpectedly and breaks your heart every time.

✨ Using a good stud dog costs money and effort.
Travel expenses, matings, tests, nighttime care…

And then hoping that everything goes well: diarrhea, infections, stunted growth.
Breeding is an investment: financial, emotional, and physical.

✨Bottle feeding? Cute, yes… for the first five minutes.

But after that, feeding every 2–3 hours, day and night, for weeks.

That is pure survival mode, with a whole lot of energy as salvation.

🤦‍♀️ People often view puppies as “business”:

“Number of puppies × price = profit!”

But they forget the:

• Health & Genetic testing
• Matings
• Shows
• Training
• Nutrition
• Veterinarian
• Care and hygiene
• Photoshoots, advertising, websit
• Kilograms of food and mountains of poop!!🙈

What is left? Rarely a gold bar. Let alone a decent hourly wage 😁

😴 Sleepless nights are inevitable.
No weekends, no holidays, no break.

🤫 Who really raises the puppies?

The bitch… AND the breeder.
Every small infection can threaten an entire litter.

😬 And the question “Why is it so expensive?”

If we got a dollar for every time…

The dogs would be eating caviar instead of kibble or meat.

😵‍💫 Future owners always make us worried.
A puppy isn't a package you just send off.
We choose adopters carefully; sometimes we refuse, sometimes we wait longer.

🫥 Emotional fatigue?
You almost never see that.
The pressure, the responsibility, watching over every detail…

And the loneliness during an emergency.

🤐 Sometimes we want to quit.
After loss. After setbacks. After exhaustion.

And then a pup opens its little eyes… and everything starts all over again.
It is a passion that never lets you go!

🙏 The grief of loss…

We rarely talk about that.
But with every farewell, a piece of us dies with them. Yet we rise again, for the puppies that still need a home.

🥰 Yes, there are beautiful moments.
Yes, there is immense joy.
But behind every experienced breeder lies a path full of sleepless nights, tears…

And an unconditional love for these special animals.♥️🥰♥️

"Text borrowed and author unknown" but oh so true!!

Below are some past babies we have had.

#4 8 weeks old and ready for a new adventure!He is a character. Full of confidence and loves to play!
03/05/2026

#4
8 weeks old and ready for a new adventure!

He is a character. Full of confidence and loves to play!

These little muchkins are 8 weeks tomorrow and enjoying some Turkey wing tips. It was a huge with them.I still have 1 b...
01/05/2026

These little muchkins are 8 weeks tomorrow and enjoying some Turkey wing tips. It was a huge with them.

I still have 1 boy and 1 girl available.

I have a few pups available as people on the list not getting back to me. #5 Red girl #4 Red BoyReady to go home this we...
28/04/2026

I have a few pups available as people on the list not getting back to me.

#5 Red girl
#4 Red Boy

Ready to go home this weekend (8weeks)

Some candids of the munchkins at 6weeks old!We have made a decision (very hard one too) on which girl is staying, theref...
19/04/2026

Some candids of the munchkins at 6weeks old!

We have made a decision (very hard one too) on which girl is staying, therefore ill be in touch with those on the list for a girl shortly.

Anyone interested in a show pup, there are few in there which are well suited for show and breeding programs

The 3 boys...It is fun trying to tell them apart! #2 & #3 are takenThe genetics are strong in this litter!
12/04/2026

The 3 boys...

It is fun trying to tell them apart!

#2 & #3 are taken

The genetics are strong in this litter!

5 weeks oldGirl #1 blackGirl #5 redIt is going to be a extremely hard decision between these to.Any show homes interes...
12/04/2026

5 weeks old
Girl #1 black
Girl #5 red

It is going to be a extremely hard decision between these to.

Any show homes interested please pm

#5 Girl (reserved currently)This girl is so sweet. She is the quiet mouse relaxed until she gets cuddles and she is al...
05/04/2026

#5 Girl (reserved currently)

This girl is so sweet. She is the quiet mouse relaxed until she gets cuddles and she is all love.
Gorgeous head, it is going to be hard on who stays between her and #1!

Currently 4 weeks old
Ready to go: 2/5/26

Apply: https://rightpaw.com.au/l/irie-anancy-border-collies/

#4 Boy (the playful one!)This little man is very playful and likes to let himself be known! He is the first to jump in...
05/04/2026

#4 Boy (the playful one!)

This little man is very playful and likes to let himself be known! He is the first to jump in and play, sometimes a little rough with his siblings, but full of happy energy

Currently 4 weeks old
Ready to go: 2/5/26

Apply: https://rightpaw.com.au/l/irie-anancy-border-collies/

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