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Welcome to Oak Pond

Lou and Kim Hecker
655 Wilbur Road
Conway, SC  29527
(843) 365-4618

 
2009 Pups arrived on November 30th!
Click on 2009 Litter tab at the left to see pictures.
 

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Oak Pond is located in Conway, South Carolina just 20 miles west of Myrtle Beach.  We strive to produce only healthy, sound Border Collies that will bring a lifetime of love and companionship.  Our dogs are versatile going to both working, companion, and sporting homes.
Our Border Collie puppies are well socialized, raised in our home with our children and a variety of other animals.  We also begin the process of housetraining at 6 weeks of age using the crate training method.
 
Pups are examined by our veterinarians at VCA Palmetto Animal Hospital.  They are dewormed starting at 2 weeks of age, administered age appropriate vaccines and micro-chipped.  Complete medical history is kept on each puppy from the day it is born until the day it leaves Oak Pond.  This information is provided to new owners as well as ABCA registration and application for AKC registration. 
 
 
A FEW WORDS AND A GREAT STORY ABOUT
PET ADOPTION
Before deciding on a puppy, Please check your local shelter for a pet in need.  Many border collies end up at shelters due to the owner's lack of knowledge and/or unrealistic expectations.  Border Collies require patience, active lifestyles and understanding.  Our family knows first hand that rescue dogs make AWESOME pets!

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Dear Kim,
 
     I just wanted to write and let you know that we found our girl at the animal shelter.  
     I went to your web page wanting to buy a puppy but once I saw about the animal shelters that is where we have been looking at for our border collie.  I'm sending you a picture of her, she is about 4 months old and her 1st owner said she was a Tara so that is her name Tara.  But to us she is wonderful!!!  My daughter Alixandra is just amazed how smart Tara is.  I told her that Tara just needs to learn when to do the commands not how to do them.  
    I hope I have not bothered you to much but I hope you could tell me if you think she is a pure border collie.  Thanks so much!
    Kristie Cantrell

The Cantrell Family hit the puppy jackpot and Tara is one lucky rescue!  We are very happy for the Cantrell family and encourage you to please check the local animal shelters for a pet in need.
Thank you.
-Kim

 
 
The Oak Pond Family
(843)-365-4618

"Pie"
Our Dam

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Pie is a sweet dog with a lot of push.
She loves to get dirty and is quick as a flash.   She can't seem to get anything done fast enough.  She is an awesome frisbee dog and can sail like a kite.  Her favorite past time is licking us to pieces. 
Pie is a black and white rough coat
35lbs small build
*AKC Canine Good Citizen
*OFA Hip Evaluated
*CEA/CH Tested through Optigen
*AKC DNA Profiled
*ABCA registered
*AKC registered
 
 
 
 
 
 

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"Rave"

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Rave is the baby at Oak Pond arriving in July of 2008.  After a long search for another exceptional dog we found Rave at
Double Triple S Ranch tucked along the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains in Stuart, Virginia.
Rave is a black and white rough coat
Small to medium build
She will not be considered for breeding until hips are OFA evaluated (spring of 2010) and eyes are tested via Optigen.  Check back for updates on testing.
"Oz"
Our Sire

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Oz is a strong dog, thicker in bone and structurally complements Pie.  He is gentle and even tempered.  His favorite past time is lying on the porch warming our feet.
Oz is available for stud service to approved bitches.
They must have a current Brucella test, be CEA Normal and hips must be OFA evaluated.
Oz is a black and white rough coat
54lbs large build
*AKC DNA profiled
*OFA Hip Evaluated
*CEA/CH through Optigen
*ABCA Registered
*AKC Registered