Hi there! My name is Felicia Diaz, and I live in rural Battle Creek, Michigan. I am passionate about raising Border Collies that are sound, stable, and eager to partner with their people in any adventure: whether it’s in the show ring, on the farm, or out exploring new challenges. I’ve always loved versatile, driven dogs, and I believe few breeds embody that spirit better than the Border Collie.
I’m a proud member of the Border Collie Society of America and have competed in a variety of sports, including conformation, rally, agility, dock diving, barn hunt, and herding. I’m also excited to branch out into scent work, and disc.
Outside of dogs, I work as a clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders and ADHD. I’m deeply passionate about animal enrichment and welfare and proudly consider myself a lifelong dog nerd.
When I’m not working or training, you’ll usually find me reading, spending time in nature, or tackling one of the many farm projects that always seem to be waiting for me. I’m excited to continue building meaningful partnerships between people and their dogs through thoughtful, purpose-driven breeding.
I am committed to producing well rounded Border Collies who excel in the show ring, perform confidently in a variety of activities, and thrive as everyday companions.
Responsible stewardship of this breed is really important to me. As such, I plan to produce a limited number of thoughtfully planned litters, only when I believe a pairing can produce offspring of equal or greater quality. This allows me to dedicate the time and individualized attention necessary to support each puppy’s development, and to continue to prove and enjoy my adult dogs.
Puppy Culture:
Puppies are raised in my home as part of the family, receiving the best possible start in life. From the beginning, I'll implement proven protocols, including Puppy Culture, early neurological stimulation (ENS), and early scent introduction (ESI), to build resilience, confidence, and adaptability. Puppies will exposed to a wide variety of sights, sounds, textures, and experiences, ensuring they grow into well-rounded, stable companions.
AKC Registration & Microchip:
All puppies will go home permanently registered with the AKC, and microchipped to my name. At pick up, the new owner's information will be added to the microchip, with my information staying on as a safe guard in case an emergency occurs and the new owner can't be reached.
Vaccinations:
Puppies will go home with appropriate vaccinations, timed to nomograph testing done prior to their birth (Click here to learn more about nomograph testing).
Lifetime Support:
I am passionate about dogs, but also about the human end of the leash. I am eager to support my puppies throughout their entire lives, and will always be a text, message, or phone call away should their new family need support in raising or training their puppy.
