Crooked Creek Border Collies

Crooked Creek Border Collies raises Border collies in Cissna Park, IL, serving Iroquois County and east central Illinois near Chicago. Joellyn Verkler has more than a decade of experience working with Border collie bloodlines registered with national dog clubs, and all adult dogs undergo eye testing and hip evaluations. Puppies grow up in a family home with daily socialization among children and other pets and enjoy supervised play on an adjacent pasture to support early training.

Its foundation lines include several titled competitors in herding trials and many dogs lend their calm temperament to visits at local assisted living centers. Each litter is raised with early hands-on exposure to basic commands and leash manners to help build confidence. Families often mention the breeder’s clear communication and the balanced energy and focus each puppy shows from the start. Owners receive complete health records and guidance on nurturing the breed’s herding instincts as dogs mature.