I'm the breeder behind Shalaine located in Bexar County, TX. At Shalaine, we specialize in Shetland Sheepdogs bred for companionship, performance, and beauty. Our dogs live in our home and are treated like family.
About Sherry
I have owned, bred, shown and trained Shelties for 45 years, titling dogs in conformation, obedience, agility, and rally. I have also trained and used Shelties as therapy dogs and service dogs.
What makes Sherry’s program special
Our dogs are health tested, selected for conformation, temperament, and intelligence and raised with regard for socialization and preparation for new skills and experiences. Only an occasional litter is bred and they are always raised in the home.
Sherry 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 $1,800.
Sherry 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 Sherry 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 Sherry directly.
We use early neurological stimulation, activity boxes and equipment, introduction to puppy agility equipment, clicker training and social outings. We also use Puppy Culture. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Early Neurological Stimulation, Structures, e.g. Climbing, Household Desensitization, Socialized with Children, Socialized with Cats, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Sound Stimulation, Grooming Desensitization, Touch Desensitization, Toys, e.g. Ball, Potty Training, "No" Biting or Chewing, Crate Training, Socialized with Other Animals, Various Surfaces , Scents, Noise desensitized , car riding , Outdoors (when Weather permits), Puppy Culture , Noises , Texture stimulation, Clicker Training, Puppy Culture , Human Interactions , Car Training , Litter Box Trained, and Early socialization.
Puppies receive wormings and vaccinations according to a schedule developed with our veterinarian. A health check and the supporting documentation (including the parents’ health testing) accompany each puppy into its new home.
Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Shalaine hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.
Sherry 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.
Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.
Why Sherry started breeding
My first Sheltie was a poorly bred dog that I loved dearly. A veterinarian referred me to one of his conformation clients who started me down the path to showing, training and breeding these wonderful dogs.
Sherry has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Sherry was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Sherry’s links
Shalaine meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Shetland Sheepdog
Shetland Sheepdog
About “Flirt”
A friendly, outgoing sable and white who lives up to her call name of Flirt. DNA health testing results all Normal/Normal. Low risk dermatomyositis score (aa Bb 02:00 02:00.). Excellent OFA hips. Normal patellas and full dentition.
Shetland Sheepdog
About “Trey”
Friendly outgoing temperament. Sound structure. Also a working medical alert & response service dog. All DNA genetic testing is Normal/Normal. Low risk dermatomyositis score (aa bb 02:00 23:00). OFA Good hips. Normal elbows, patellas and full dentition.
Shetland Sheepdog
Excellent level
Shalaine 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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Dentition, Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Dermatomyositis, Animal Genetics Panel
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).