Puppy Health & Care Information | C Bar C Ranch Border Collies
At C Bar C Ranch, we are committed to raising healthy, well-cared-for Border Collie puppies from health-tested parents. Our adult breeding dogs receive DNA testing through Optimal Selection and OFA hip evaluations, with some dogs also receiving OFA elbow evaluations. Below you’ll find information about our health guarantee, vaccination protocol, deworming schedule, payment options, and pickup or transportation assistance.
Comprehensive Health Guarantee
Every Border Collie puppy from C Bar C Ranch comes with a comprehensive health guarantee to ensure your new companion starts life on the strongest foundation possible. We provide a detailed Puppy Contract outlining our health standards, buyer protections, and everything included with your puppy.
Simply click the contract link, review the terms, and return the signed contract with your deposit to reserve your puppy.
Our health guarantee is designed to give every new owner complete peace of mind.
Puppy Vaccination Protocol
To protect your puppy during early development, we follow a structured vaccination program. At 4 weeks of age, all puppies receive their first dose of NeoPar (Parvo-only) to provide early immunity against parvovirus.
Each puppy goes home with a complete vaccination record for your veterinarian. We recommend scheduling a vet appointment within 72 hours of pickup so your veterinarian can confirm their health and begin your puppy on a recommended vaccination schedule based on your region and lifestyle.
Deworming Schedule & Flea Prevention
Our puppies follow a proactive, veterinarian-approved deworming schedule at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks, using Safeguard, which is gentle and safe for developing puppies. Deworming at 2 weeks is especially important—even when the dam is worm-free—because dormant larvae can become encysted and pass through the placenta to the puppies.
For flea control, adult dogs on the ranch are treated with Bravecto, while pregnant mothers receive monthly Advantage to ensure safe and effective parasite prevention throughout pregnancy and nursing.
This routine helps ensure that every puppy goes home healthy, protected, and off to the best possible start.
Payment & Deposit Information
We accept Cash or Venmo. Payments can be made through GoodDog.
If you are picking up your puppy in person, the remaining balance is preferred in cash at pickup.
Please note that all puppies must be paid in full before they leave the ranch.
Puppy Pickup & Transport Assistance
We strongly prefer in-person pickup, as it ensures a smooth and safe transition for your new puppy. If you’re unsure how to make travel arrangements, we are happy to assist you with coordinating scheduling or planning.
For the safety of our young, unvaccinated puppies, we do not allow visitors to the ranch. The risk of unintentional exposure to disease is simply too high during their early weeks of life. Protecting their health is our highest priority.
When traveling to Alabama is not practical, transportation options may be available on a case-by-case basis, depending on the puppy, destination, timing and circumstances. Please contact us early to discuss what may be possible.