Mary L Franzoni

Raised by Mary F.

Certified Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Mary L Franzoni located in Bluffton, SC. Many of our puppies have become exceptional show dogs, and all of them have become excellent family dogs and lifelong friends. Our program is dedicated to only breeding dogs that we know are exemplary representations of the standard and will make a positive contribution to their line and to the families who love them. We care deeply about our dogs and puppies, and we want only the best for them and for our buyers.

Getting a puppy from Mary

Mary has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices range from $1,500 - $2,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.

Contract and health guarantee

Mary may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Mary offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Mary directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Certified Good Dog Breeders put a lot of care into raising well-rounded puppies, often focusing on early training and socialization with children and other animals. While Mary L Franzoni hasn’t shared details here about their specific practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they prepare their puppies to go home.

Puppy health practices

Certified Good Dog breeders ensure their puppies are healthy and ready for their new homes. Puppies receive the appropriate vaccinations and are dewormed or have a clear fecal exam before they leave. While Mary L Franzoni hasn’t shared details about their specific health practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they care for their puppies.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Dew claws removed, Vaccinations, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Puppy Leash, Puppy Collar, Food Starter Bag, Certificate of Health, and AKC Registration.

Bringing your puppy home

Mary offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Bluffton, SC or nearby

If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.

More about Mary

  • Mary has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years

    Mary was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

Mary is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Mary L Franzoni meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Meet Mary's parent dogs

All breeds

Shetland Sheepdog

Parent health testing

Shetland Sheepdog

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Mary L Franzoni reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Shetland Sheepdogs.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), Dermatomyositis, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).