Killarney BorderCollies

04/02/2026

Lazy mornings 🩵🩵

04/02/2026

Babies love mornings outside 🩷🩵

02/02/2026

Babies are growing 🐾

31/01/2026

Our blue girls 🩵🩵

Both of these beautiful blue merle girls will be looking for their forever home at the start of March.

They are sweet, smart, and full of personality. Raised with lots of love, these girls are confident, playful, and very cuddly.

If you think you’d like to add one of these stunners to your family please message us !

26/01/2026

14/01/2026

To all new puppy parents: please read this carefully—I cannot stress it enough.

When you bring home an 8-week-old puppy, you’re not bringing home a “small dog.” You’re bringing home an animal in early development whose musculoskeletal system is still maturing.

Their bones haven’t fused, growth plates are open, and much of their skeleton is still cartilage. Muscles, ligaments, and coordination are immature, which is why puppies move awkwardly. That movement isn’t clumsiness—it’s their body learning how to build stable joints and efficient motion.

Puppies benefit from short bursts of play on safe footing—but they’re not built for repetition or impact yet. Too much stress on developing joints may cause subtle damage that often isn’t obvious until adulthood.

Potential long-term consequences may include:

• Earlier onset of joint wear
• Increased risk of hip or elbow disease in predisposed dogs
• Chronic joint discomfort
• Changes in gait or stride efficiency
• Higher likelihood of injury during adulthood

Letting a puppy jump off furniture can seem harmless—but repeated impact adds extra stress to joints and growth plates that are still developing. Long, forced walks may build endurance, but they don’t strengthen immature joints and can lead to fatigue in growing bodies. Slippery floors reduce traction, increasing slips and compensation that place added strain on developing joints.

Occasional mistakes happen — but minimizing repeated stress during growth helps support healthier movement long-term.

Early development is a unique and important window that can’t be fully recreated later.

A strong, well-built adult dog is the result of both good genetics and responsible upbringing. Genetics set the potential—but early care determines whether that potential is protected or compromised. Some structural aspects of development can’t be changed once growth plates close.

There will be plenty of time for hiking, running, agility, jumping, and rough play once your dog’s body is fully developed. Right now, the greatest gift you can give your puppy is restraint, patience, and protection.

Keep exercise controlled.
Choose safe, non-slip surfaces.
Prevent jumping from heights.
Avoid forcing intensity or impact beyond what the puppy’s body can safely handle.

You’re not holding them back—you’re building them for a lifetime. 🐾

14/01/2026

Adventures of Manny one of our beautiful Hazel pups 🩵🩵

11/01/2026

Fire got very close but dogs and puppies are all safe and staying cool 😎

06/01/2026

We welcomed 8 healthy babies into the world last week 😍😍

Guess what we got ?

25/12/2025

🧑‍🎄 Merry Christmas to all of our beautiful babies and their families 🎄
We wish you all a very safe and happy new year from the family at Killarney Border Collies 😍

06/12/2025

✨ A Christmas Collie Called Lenny ✨

This Christmas brings a little more cheer,
A fluffy gift is finally here
Lenny the collie, sweet and bright,
Filling your home with pure delight.

With wagging tail and loving heart,
He’s the perfect place for joy to start.
No better gift you’ll ever see
Than Lenny joining your family. 🎄🐾

01/12/2025

Hi, I’m Ruby 🌺

Border Collies have been a huge part of my life for a long time now and breeding them has become something I’m truly passionate about. I focus on producing puppies that are not only beautiful, but healthy, well-balanced, and full of good, genuine temperament.

My dogs are part of my everyday life on our family farm. They grow up around other dogs, cats, kids, machinery, and all the usual farm noises and routines. Because of that, my puppies leave here confident, social, and adaptable, already exposed to the real world in a safe and positive way.

Health testing, responsible breeding practices, and giving every pup the best start possible are really important to me. Each litter is raised with a lot of love, time, and intention, and I take pride in matching my puppies with families who will adore them as much as I do.

If you’re looking for a Border Collie raised with care, honesty and heart, you’re in the right place.ow