Pine Tree Hill Farms

Border Collie Puppies NZ — Pippa × Cash Lionheart Litter 2026

Lilac Diamond × Harley Coolmore

11 Puppies Born 3 August 2026

We are delighted to announce the safe arrival of Pippa and Cash’s Lionheart Litter.

Pippa welcomed 11 healthy puppies on Monday, 3 August 2026, with the first puppy arriving at 10:10 am and the final puppy born at 3:02 pm. Birth weights ranged from 222 g to 308 g—all within a healthy range for such a large litter.

The litter consists of black and white puppies, including one very special black, white and tan-pointed boy. Pippa has taken beautifully to caring for her large family and is eating, drinking and settling well with her puppies.

The Lionheart theme was inspired by the puppies being born under the Leo star sign and close to the Lionsgate period—a fitting name for a litter that arrived with strength, heart and determination.

Lionheart Litter Timeline

Date of birth: 3 August 2026
Client list opens: From 17 August 2026, once the puppies are 2 weeks old
Meet and greets: From approximately 14 September 2026, once the puppies are around 6 weeks old
Temperament assessment and matching: At approximately 49 days old, around 21 September 2026
Expected go-home date: From 28 September 2026, once the puppies are 8 weeks old

Please note that developmental milestones and individual puppy readiness will always take priority over fixed dates. Families will receive confirmed appointment and collection information closer to the time.

About This Pairing

Pippa is our beautiful lilac female, known for her friendly nature, gentle presence and balanced temperament. She has a stable, people-focused personality and brings a lovely combination of affection, confidence and calmness to our breeding program.

Cash is our much-loved black and white sire, recognised for his strong connection with people, trainability and classic Border Collie presence. He has produced some exceptional puppies with engaging personalities and excellent potential as family companions.

This is Pippa and Cash’s first litter together. Both dogs have particularly strong people-focused temperaments, and we are excited to watch the puppies develop over the coming weeks.

This pairing reflects the qualities we prioritise at Pine Tree Hill Farms: temperament, soundness, biddability, confidence and suitability for real family life.

Raising the Lionheart Litter

During their first eight weeks, the puppies will be raised within the Pine Tree Hill Farms Puppy Curriculum™.

Their development will include:

Early Neurological Stimulation and Early Scent Introduction
Daily handling and individual health monitoring
Age-appropriate household sounds and environmental exposure
Confidence-building activities and novel surfaces
Crate and independence foundations
Recall imprinting and early engagement
Car travel preparation
Individual temperament observations
Structured rest and positive social experiences

Each puppy’s personality, confidence, energy level, recovery from new experiences and connection with people will be carefully observed throughout their development.

Applications and Client List

The client list for the Lionheart Litter will open once the puppies reach 2 weeks of age, from approximately 17 August 2026.

Families interested in this litter are welcome to complete our puppy application form. Submitting an application provides us with information about your household, lifestyle, experience, expectations and the type of companion you are seeking.

Puppies are not allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Each puppy is carefully matched with their future family according to temperament, lifestyle, experience and the individual needs of both the puppy and the home.

Colour and markings may be considered, but temperament and family suitability will always take priority.

Meet and Greets and Puppy Matching

Meet and greets will be offered once the puppies are approximately 6 weeks old. Depending on location, these may take place in person or by video call.

Final puppy matching will occur at approximately 49 days old following:

Ongoing temperament and developmental observations
Individual puppy aptitude assessment
Veterinary health checks
Consideration of each family’s lifestyle and preferences
Evaluation of the puppy’s energy level, confidence and support needs

Our goal is not simply to help families choose a puppy—it is to create thoughtful, lasting matches that give every puppy the best opportunity to thrive in their future home.

Applying for a Pine Tree Hill Puppy

If you are considering welcoming a puppy from Pine Tree Hill Farms, please complete our puppy application form. We ask that you answer the questions thoughtfully and honestly — there are no right or wrong answers. The purpose of the application is simply to help us understand your home, lifestyle, and expectations so we can match each puppy with the most suitable family.

Our application process may include additional conversations or screening to ensure the best possible placement for both the puppy and their future home.

Puppy Pricing & Placement

Puppies from our program are currently priced at *$3,200 NZD (plus GST)**.

Puppies are carefully matched to their homes at approximately seven weeks of age, following temperament testing. Placement decisions are made based on the individual temperament of each puppy and the lifestyle, goals, and experience of the applicant.

For this reason, puppies are not placed on a first-come, first-served basis.

To help protect families from online scams, Pine Tree Hill Farms does not accept deposits, holds, or payments until puppies have passed their veterinary wellness examinations and have been formally matched with their new homes.

Optional Head Start Training Program

Families may choose to have their puppy remain with us beyond 8 weeks through our Head Start Training Program, continuing the foundations established through the Pine Tree Hill Puppy Curriculum™.

During this additional time, puppies build on early communication, household routines, crate skills, independence and calm behavioural habits within the security of their familiar environment.

Head Start places are limited for each litter due to the individual time and training involved. Places are offered once puppies have been temperament assessed and matched with their families.

For families who choose this option, their puppy arrives home with additional maturity, established routines and a stronger foundation for continuing training together.

Learn more about our Head Start Training Program →

Visits & Collection

Approved applicants are welcome to visit the puppies at a scheduled time once they reach the appropriate age of 6 weeks. Collection will not be allowed until the puppy reaches 8 weeks of age.

For families located in the South Island, puppies can be transported by air in an approved animal cargo crate. Our nearest airport for this service is Rotorua International Airport. Flight arrangements must be organised directly with your chosen transport provider.

A helpful starting point is 4 Paws Travel – Pet Air Travel Brokers.

Please note that an additional transport fee applies if we are required to deliver your puppy to the airport.

Wait Times

Wait times can vary depending on upcoming litters and the number of approved applicants on our waitlist. We are continually working to streamline our application review process.

If you are interested in a current or upcoming litter, you are welcome to contact us for updates regarding your application.

For further details, please review our Policies & Information page.

*All puppy prices are exclusive of GST (15%) and subject to change.

Border Collie Breeder · Development Breeder · Border Collie Puppies · NZ

Border Collie Puppies NZ — Pippa × Cash Lionheart Litter 2026

Lionheart Litter Timeline

About This Pairing

Raising the Lionheart Litter

Applications and Client List

Meet and Greets and Puppy Matching

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