I'm the breeder behind Sheltie Puppies located in Townsville, NC. We're passionate about raising well-rounded pups who will excel in any venue with their new families. We strive to produce outstanding puppies that are structurally sound, healthy, intuitive, and have wonderful temperaments. Our dogs are family members first and foremost. We're passionate, responsible breeders who truly love our dogs.
About Jan
Our puppies are lovingly raised in our home as part of our family so that we can prepare them to be wonderful additions to yours. Sheltie Puppies is built upon a foundation of love, admiration, and respect for the Shetland Sheepdog. We offer well-tempered, health-tested family companions with foundations that nurture curiosity, drive, and obedience.
What makes Jan’s program special
We are very proud to be breeding these incredible dogs. It is important to us that we are breeding versatile, well-rounded, socialized, and healthy pups for our buyers to welcome into their homes and hearts. Our commitment is to provide you with a professional and friendly puppy-buying experience. We love what we do and truly want the very best for our puppies and their forever families.
Jan 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.
Please contact the breeder to get more information about pricing.
Jan 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 Jan 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 Jan directly.
We do everything we can to socialize our puppies. We want them to be easily trainable and have a smooth transition to their new home. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Various Surfaces, Noise Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, and Household Desensitization.
We prioritize the health and well-being of each one of our puppies and follow all appropriate puppy health protocols.
Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Sheltie Puppies 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.
Jan 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.
Why Jan started breeding
We care about the Shetland Sheepdog breed and do everything in our power to mate sound dogs to ensure healthy and happy puppies. Our puppies’ health and wellbeing are our main priority. We devote our time, energy, and efforts to each litter to ensure our puppies are properly socialized from the moment they are born and prepared to excel in their forever homes.
Jan has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Jan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Sheltie Puppies meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Shetland Sheepdog
Good level
Sheltie Puppies 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.
von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), 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).