I'm the breeder behind RimRanch Shelties located in Castle Rock, WA. We're a small family program that breeds top-quality, healthy, happy pups. All are hand-raised in our loving home. Our main focus is on our animals and making sure that they receive the best lives possible. We are conscious of our breeding practices and only breed Shelties that are health tested, have wonderful temperaments, and outstanding beauty. We would be thrilled to introduce you to your next best friend!
About Kathy L
Im a retired active dog lover and photographer. We enjoy hiking and camping with our shelties and taking landscape photographs of our beautiful PacificNorthwest.
Boy 1
Male • Went Home June 23, 2023
Shetland Sheepdog
Girl 2
Female • Went Home June 23, 2023
Shetland Sheepdog
Girl 1
Female • Went Home June 23, 2023
Shetland Sheepdog
Boy 2
Male • Went Home July 1, 2022
Shetland Sheepdog
Boy 1
Male • Went Home July 1, 2022
Shetland Sheepdog
Girl 1
Female • Went Home July 1, 2022
Shetland Sheepdog
Girl 2
Female • Went Home July 1, 2022
Shetland Sheepdog
Boy 3
Male • Went Home July 1, 2022
Shetland Sheepdog
Boy 4
Male • Went Home July 1, 2022
Shetland Sheepdog
Kathy L 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.
Puppy prices range from $1,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“AKC Registration, Vet exam, 1st shots, dew claws removed and wormings. I do ask for a deposit to hold a puppy at 2 weeks of age. Weekly video and pics are provided. The deposit would be refunded if anything happens to the pup while in my care or doesnt pass the vet exam.”
Kathy L 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 Kathy L 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 Kathy L directly.
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 RimRanch Shelties 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.
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 RimRanch Shelties 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.
We send our puppies home with Vaccinations, Dew claws removed, Toy with Mom's Scent, Food Starter Bag, and AKC Registration.
Kathy L offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
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.
“We dont ship puppies, but your welcome to come here for pickup or we can meet part way. I will also meet you at the airport so you can fly your pup home. Portland, Oregon is the closest one. ”
Why Kathy L started breeding
35 years ago I got my 1st AKC sheltie and have loved the breed ever since and never been without one. We have bred them off and on ever since because we enjoy the puppies so much. I pray that all the families that receive one of our babies will be blessed as much as we have over the years.
Kathy L has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Kathy L was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
RimRanch Shelties meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Shetland Sheepdog
Shetland Sheepdog
About Blessing
Blessing is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kathy L decided to make her part of their program. Kathy L has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Dermatomyositis, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), +3 more
Shetland Sheepdog
About Bo
Bo is a male Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kathy L decided to make him part of their program. Kathy L has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), von Willebrand Disease II (vWD II)
Shetland Sheepdog
Good level
RimRanch Shelties 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Kathy L to bring home their puppies.
Ingo J.
June 2023
We have been sheltie people for over twenty years. Kathy at RimRanch Shelties was wonderful to work with in our quest for another Sheltie. Her process and care of the litter was right on par to or...
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.