
Ari is a little observer who enjoys taking in the world around him. He plays with his littermates, but during the adult dogs’ ball game he was content to sit at my feet and watch. At meals, he has been quiet and patient, following to his place and sitting neatly for his food.
He approached our confidence course steadily, climbing the ramp with a wagging tail before pausing in the tunnel to watch everyone. His quieter style means it is important to notice his subtle signals and allow him time to feel comfortable.
Ari may suit a thoughtful family who appreciates a less immediately outgoing puppy and will build confidence through gentle handling, encouragement and manageable new experiences.

Queenie seeks out her person and watches closely for guidance. She offers lovely eye contact and follows direction to her meal spot, although her enthusiasm for food means she can be quite vocal while waiting for her turn!
With unfamiliar experiences, she benefits from taking a moment to look around. On our confidence course, she inspected her surroundings before moving steadily ahead with a wagging tail. Her assessment also showed comfort with handling alongside some caution around unfamiliar sights and sounds.
Queenie may suit a connected, patient family who enjoys training and an expressive personality. Gentle introductions and rewarding quiet moments will help her channel that enthusiasm while continuing to build confidence.
Pippa × Cash Lionheart Litter — Born August 2026
Born 3 August 2026 | 11 puppies | Applications now open
Looking for a thoughtfully bred Border Collie puppy with a focus on temperament, health and early development?
Our Lionheart puppies will be ready for their new homes from 28 September 2026 . They are being raised here at Pine Tree Hill Farms through our Pine Tree Hill Puppy Curriculum™, with age-appropriate socialisation, enrichment and experiences designed to give them the strongest possible start in life.
We are currently looking for suitable families for this litter.
Check your inbox or contact us to confirm your interest in this litter.

Our breeding programme prioritises temperament, health and suitability for life as a family companion.

Every litter is raised through our Pine Tree Hill Puppy Curriculum™, with developmental experiences introduced progressively and without overwhelming young puppies.

We don't ask families to choose a puppy based solely on colour or a photograph. Matching considers temperament, lifestyle, household and individual needs.

Our breeding dogs undergo health testing relevant to the Border Collie breed, alongside regular veterinary care.

Our relationship doesn't end when your puppy goes home. Families receive ongoing support and access to our private WhatsApp.

Our puppies join families throughout the North and South Islands, and we can help families plan transport where required.
Pippa × Cash
Born 3 August 2026
Pippa welcomed 11 healthy black and white puppies, including one black, white and tan-pointed boy and one ghost tan girl.
Ready for their new homes from 28 September 2026























We completely understand — they're rather hard to resist.
But the puppy who catches your eye may not ultimately be the puppy best suited to your household.
That's why our matching process looks beyond appearance.
Our puppies may be suited to families looking for an intelligent, highly trainable companion to share everyday life with.
We welcome applications from a wide range of homes, including:
You don't need to provide a working farm or run kilometres every day to offer the right Border Collie a wonderful home.
What matters much more is finding the right individual puppy for the right lifestyle.
After much careful thought, I have made the difficult decision that our Lionheart litter will be the final litter bred here at Pine Tree Hill Farms.
It has been an incredible privilege to raise each of our puppies and match them with their families. I am deeply grateful to everyone who has trusted and supported us throughout this journey.
No future litters are planned. The puppy application list will remain open until all Lionhearts have been matched to their forever homes.






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