January 2027 litter · Long Riston, East Yorkshire
A purebred litter from Kita and Blue Toad, both fully health-tested border collies. Puppies are due mid-November 2026 and ready to leave for their new homes from January 2027.
From mating to going home
Kita was tied to Blue Toad on 12 September 2026. Dates below follow a typical border collie pregnancy and are updated as the litter progresses.
Kita was tied to Blue Toad.
Kita's scan at around day 33 confirmed she is in whelp. The clip shows one puppy curled up inside its fluid-filled sac.
Puppies are due around mid-November, roughly 63 days after mating.
Puppies begin to see, hear and move around the whelping box. First photos will go up here.
Puppies start on solid food alongside Kita's milk, and start exploring further afield.
Health checked, microchipped, wormed and given their first vaccination ahead of leaving.
Ready to leave at 8 weeks old, health-checked, wormed, microchipped and vaccinated, with a puppy pack to help them settle in. (Puppies are not KC registered.)
Health-tested lines
Both Kita and Blue Toad are DNA health tested, and their results are shown in full below — nothing held back.
Kita comes from Amanda Owen's collie lines — the Yorkshire Shepherdess — bred on the rugged terrain of Ravenseat Farm.
DNA health panel — issued 17/06/2024
A striking Lilac Tri male, Toad is more than just colour — he's a proven working dog with tremendous natural ability, showing strength, balance and feel on his stock. He carries the influence of some of the strongest working lines, with his sire being the legendary Tom, owned by Ross Games.
Health & DNA results
🎨 On coat colour: because Kita does not carry the merle gene, this pairing cannot produce double-merle puppies — a known welfare risk in the breed. Blue Toad also carries roan, so expect a mix of black & white, tri-colour, merle and roan puppies in the litter.
Before you reserve
Border collies are brilliant, biddable dogs — and genuinely demanding ones too. A few honest things to think about before you get in touch.
Like any border collie, these puppies will grow into active, energetic dogs. Plan on a good daily walk or run and some form of regular exercise, not just a stroll round the block.
Collies are bred to think. Training, puzzle feeding and early socialisation classes will keep a sharp mind out of mischief.
Collies are agile and will find a gap in a fence. A securely enclosed garden makes the first few months much easier, especially around livestock or traffic.
Each puppy leaves wormed, vet-checked, microchipped and with their first vaccination, along with some familiar bedding and food to ease the move. Please note: puppies from this litter are not KC registered, though both parents are.
That's a completely fair thing to work out before reserving — happy to talk through what daily life with one of these puppies actually looks like.
Fill in our puppy application form and tell us about your home, experience with dogs, and lifestyle.
We'll have a chat (and answer any questions) to make sure it's a good match both ways.
Once the litter arrives, you're welcome to visit before your puppy is ready to leave.
Collect your puppy at 8 weeks old, from Long Riston, East Yorkshire.
Get in touch
Whether you have questions about the litter, the parents, or just want to be kept in the loop, drop us a line — we're happy to hear from you.
Long Riston, East Yorkshire, UK — visits by arrangement.
From January 2027 (8 weeks old).
Available on enquiry.
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