Xanadu Shelties

Raised by Jennifer N.

Certified Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

  • 1 club membership

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Xanadu Shelties located in Littleton, CO. Our goal is to produce healthy and beautiful shelties who look like shelties and can do the job they were bred to do. All our dogs compete in Conformation, Herding and Agility some also compete in Obedience.

Jennifer’s experience

  • About Jennifer

    I started in Shelties in the 80s when I was a teenager. I now have teenagers myself. One runs her Sheltie Belle in agility.

  • What makes Jennifer’s program special

    We are small, all our puppies are socialized one by one and our adults have almost an acre to run. All our dogs attend training classes and herding lessons regularly. I am truly looking for the all around dog.

  • Jennifer is a member of a club

    Centennial Shetland Sheepdog Club

  • Jennifer’s certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit

Puppies

Pickle

Reserved

Male • Went Home Dec. 29, 2023

Shetland Sheepdog

Girl 1

Reserved

Female • Went Home Dec. 29, 2023

Shetland Sheepdog

Boy 2

Reserved

Male • Went Home Dec. 13, 2021

Shetland Sheepdog

Girl 1

Reserved

Female • Went Home Dec. 13, 2021

Shetland Sheepdog

Boy 1

Reserved

Male • Went Home Dec. 13, 2021

Shetland Sheepdog

Getting a puppy from Jennifer

Jennifer 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 $1,200 - $2,000 and include a refundable deposit of $100.

“All puppys come microchipped, wormed, vet check and with there first vaccines.”

Contract and health guarantee

Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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 Jennifer directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our puppies are raised with rotating enrichements. We use puppy culture. They are raised in our home with dogs and teenagers. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socializing the dog with everything is the key to a stable dog, Early Neurological Stimulation, Structures, e.g. Climbing, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Car Training, Weekly Nail Trims , daily individual time, Table Trained, We introduce collar and leash training, Puppy Culture , Crate Training, Basic manners, Clicker Training, and Initial House Training.

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 Xanadu 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.

Extras

Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Xanadu Shelties 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.

Bringing your puppy home

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

Pick up your puppy in Littleton, CO 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.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.

More about Jennifer

  • Why Jennifer started breeding

    Years ago I was at an obedience trial when I saw the lovely CH/OTCH Merrily Steely Dan float across the ring. I set my sights then on showing and breeding dogs. Thought about quitting more then once but it is in my blood.

  • Jennifer has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Jennifer was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Jennifer is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Xanadu Shelties 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 Jennifer's parent dogs

All breeds

Shetland Sheepdog

Parent health testing

Shetland Sheepdog

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Xanadu 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, DNA Disease Panel, 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).