About Team Reeves Ranch
Team Reeves Ranch is a reputable breeder of Border Collies located in Mariposa, California. They specialize in breeding lower-drive Border Collies that are well-suited for active families. The ranch emphasizes a holistic approach to puppy development, incorporating Zen-inspired methods for potty and crate training, as well as basic obedience training. Potential owners are provided with regular updates, including bi-weekly professional photos and videos that document the puppies' birth, growth, training, and playtime. Team Reeves Ranch prioritizes ethical breeding practices, conducting DNA analysis and OFA x-rays on all their dogs to ensure the health and genetic soundness of their puppies. Customers have praised the ranch for the excellent temperament, health, and trainability of their puppies. They have highlighted the ease of crate and potty training, as well as the puppies' early desensitization to various stimuli. The ranch is committed to ongoing support for their puppies and their new families, and they are responsive to inquiries and concerns.
In early March 2023 I lost my beloved Monte (an almost 18 year old Rat Terrier) and it was only a few days before I knew I had to look into getting another dog. I had researched Border Collies and had always wanted one but I was weary because I am a teacher. After posing some questions to Border Collie groups on Facebook the advice was "you can definitely handle one but try to get a 'low drive' one"... so I began a search and found Team Reeves Ranch. I was a little concerned with the distance (they are in California and I am in Upstate NY) but I went ahead and filled out the application at like 2am on a Sunday....thinking I would maybe get approved and have a puppy to start the summer. Viki contacted me around 11am that same day and had a puppy born that Friday before that fit my "dream puppy". That, coupled with a bunch of "signs" made me pull the trigger on a beautiful dilute blue girl from the Mirror and Panda March 2023 litter. Along the way Viki answered every question I asked (even some asinine ones) and the updates they provide made me feel connected to my puppy throughout the eight week wait. Seeing all the stuff they do to prepare the puppies for successful lives made me feel more at ease, and it has shown in how well she had adapted. The prep they do and the prep they ask of you makes a WORLD of difference. In early May my puppy (MinnySota Phoenix) came home via flight nanny. We unfortunately had an issue with the flight nanny but Viki, who had nothing to do with the issue, was there to support/help and more than made up for it. Since Minny has come home she has added endless joy to my world. From the get go she was bright, well mannered, well adjusted and a hit with all she met. I planned ahead and had a set of five individual Puppy Training sessions set up.After the first one the trainer said "your puppy is already where most puppies are trying to get to with the five sessions" and I think that is one of the biggest testaments to what Team Reeves Ranch puppy is--well prepared. As a side note, the trainer also had been working with a couple other border collie puppies and when I mentioned how Minny was supposed to be "low drive" she said "oh you can definitely tell she is mellower than other border collies".... and shes absolutely gorgeous! So my review of Team Reeves Ranch is 5 stars because its the max level allowed. Honestly I could not have asked for a better puppy or a better overall experience.... i would give Viki ten stars if I could!!! If you want to follow Minny on her adventures, like many other Team Reeves puppies, shes on instagram @MinnySotaPhoenix Best Wishes!
It’s been about a 7 months already and I want to thank Team Reeves Ranch. Last few months went by so fast and there has not been a single day where I could not thank TRR for giving me a huge bundle of joy. Everywhere Ludo goes people can’t seem to get enough of him and loves how friendly and smart he is. From the first day that I began looking for a Border Collie, Team Reeves Ranch was the only breeder that I found that would keep me up to date with YouTube videos, details on the puppies and photos on a two week bases, on top of having detailed information about the parents and providing paperwork and information for us to go home with on how to raise and train our puppies. They went above and beyond for sure and I am thankful for it. Thank you Team Reeves Ranch, you are just amazing and I would highly recommend you folks if anyone's looking for a top quality border collie puppies :)