New Year, New Name: Why Aleannan Reflects Who We Truly Are as AKC Border Collie Breeders
At the start of a new chapter, we decided it was time to embrace a name that better reflects our values and the future of our kennel. The original name, Overdrive, was born during a chaotic time in our lives. Although it carries history, it also brought lingering negativity and didn’t truly represent the kind of Border Collies we breed or the environment we provide for them.
After years of consideration and soul-searching, we found a name that aligns with our hearts and our vision: Aleannan. This beautiful Scottish word of endearment means “my love” or “my sweetheart.” It perfectly captures the loving, thoughtful, and nurturing world we have created for our dogs. Aleannan speaks to who we are now, not who we were then.
Meet the Breeders: A Journey from Europe to Border Collies
We are a couple born and raised in Budapest, Hungary. Our story began in 2003, when we met on a dating site. It truly was love at first sight. In 2005, we moved to the United States and started building our life from scratch.
After a few tough years, we successfully launched our own IT business. With more stability came a dream we had talked about for years: bringing a dog into our family. Frank wanted a white Boxer girl. I was unsure. That changed the day we met an elderly lady and her four chocolate Border Collies.
The moment we interacted with those incredible dogs, we were captivated. Their intelligence, playfulness, loyalty, and eagerness to please completely won us over. Right then, we knew Border Collies were our future.
From First Pup to Future Vision
We spent four years researching and preparing for our first Border Collie. We thought we were ready. Then came Lily, our first girl, and the start of a life-changing adventure. She came with a show contract, and although conformation showing wasn’t our original plan, we embraced it with open minds.
Our second show made it clear that Lily wasn’t quite the show-quality dog we had expected. But everything happens for a reason. That experience led us to a generous breeder who mentored us and helped lay the foundation for what would become Aleannan. While that relationship didn’t last, the lessons we learned were invaluable.
Lily, unfortunately, developed orthopedic issues that prevent her from doing what she loves most: herding and agility. Today, she enjoys rally and obedience, and of course, plenty of snuggles. She also inspired our mission—to breed Border Collies with strong minds and sound bodies.
Our Breeding Philosophy: Beauty, Balance, and Bond
As responsible AKC Border Collie Breeders, we are passionate about breeding Border Collies who are as healthy and strong as they are beautiful and intelligent. Our goal is to produce well-balanced dogs who excel in both working and family environments. Whether it’s herding, agility, obedience, or just curling up on the couch, our dogs are up for the task.
We stay hands-on with every puppy, providing both physical and mental enrichment from the start. Our dogs train and compete in a variety of sports, including:
We strive to raise confident, driven, and loving companions that reflect the heart and soul behind our new name.
Meet Our Dogs
We invite you to explore the incredible Border Collie Ladies and Gentlemen that make up the heart of our program. Each dog has been selected for their temperament, sound structure, and drive to work or play. Learn more about our current stars and rising talents by clicking on the links above.
Connect With Us
Thank you for learning more about who we are and what Aleannan stands for. If you have any questions or would like to know more about our dogs and puppies, we invite you to reach out using the contact form below.
We look forward to hearing from you and sharing more of our passion for these incredible dogs.
Aleannan Border Collies — Born from love. Raised with purpose.