Allison Gilbert
- Howel, MI
- Responds within an hour
Meet the breeder
I'm Allison G., the breeder behind Allison Gilbert located in Howel, MI. We breed in order to preserve the wonderful attributes we found in our dogs. Because of our dedication to both the health and quality of the breed, it's our goal to pass these traits down to future generations.
Q. & A. with Allison
Why did you start breeding?
I started showing Shelties when I was 12, which progressed to producing my first litter when I was 18.What makes your program special?
We have produced multiple champions, but more importantly we produce puppies that become beloved family members. Our puppies are exposed to wobble boards, a puppy swing and tunnels. We start housetraining skills with litterbox training then moving to outdoor housetraining. Most our pet puppies go to their new homes having started on the skills of sit, down and come. Our puppies are microchipped, vet examined and have a fecal check.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black white and tan, blue merle white and tan, blue merle and white, and black and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Val
Went homeMale
Lizzy
Went homeFemale
Kat
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Carlos
Went homeMale
Iris
Went homeFemale
Lily
Went homeFemale
Marigold
Went homeFemale
Teddy
Went homeMale
Bastien
Went homeMale
Ferris
Went homeMale
Julie
Went homeFemale
Puzzle
Went homeFemale
Secret
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Allison
Allison 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.
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
“Puppies are microchipped, have had a vet exam and first vaccine. They have a litter fecal check. They come with a health "warranty". They are AKC registered and have pre-paid registration. Pets sold on a spay/neuter contact. A non-refundable deposit will will only be required to hold your puppy. If your puppy is ready to go home, no deposit is required.”
Contract & health guarantee
Allison 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 Allison 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 Allison directly.
What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Allison.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Howel, MI
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
Meet in Kalamazoo, MI
More about Allison
Club memberships
Allison is a member of SSCGD and American Shetland Sheepdog Association.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder of Merit.
Allison has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Allison was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Allison’s links
Allison is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Allison Gilbert 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
Litter and program updates
Allison G.
Program update on 22 Oct. 2025 •…Meet Poppy. She's small and a bit sassy. She's the only puppy in her litter so getting one on one attention and her playmate is a 6 pound geriatric Chihuahua. We anticipate she'll be 12-13" (14-18 pounds) as and adult. Champion sired and her dam is pointed. Age appropriate testing completed on them. Poppy has had a health exam, has had her first vaccine and been microchipped. Feel free to message or email me at aligilbert@charter.net
Allison G.
Litter update on 02 Sept. 2025 •…Puzzle is ready for her new adventure. She playful and ready to learn. She's started on crate training and sit/down/stand commands. She'll use a litterbox indoors but is going outside to start housetraining. Vet exam 8/29, vaccinated and has a microchip.
Echo and Nora's litter
Allison G.
Litter update on 29 Aug. 2025 •…We had friends/dog club members over for a puppy party so had help to get videos of Teddy and Bastian. Either would do well in a performance venue or as a pet
Evan and Lilac's litter
Allison G.
Litter update on 15 Aug. 2025 •…Julie is 9 weeks old and learning sit, down, stand and come. She can do the teeter and has done tunnels. She is looking for a pet or performance home and due to being below standard height is being sold on limited registration with a non-breeding contract.
Evan and Lilac's litter
Allison G.
Program update on 07 Aug. 2025 •…This is Julie, she'll be a small adult (anticipated to measure 12.5-13" and 15-17 pounds as an adult based on current measurement). She is mellow and enjoys snuggling with you while you read a book or watch a movie. She's 8 weeks old. Both parents are OFA Hips excellent, thyroid normal, eye normal and non-carrier for diseases on the animal genetics DNA panel.
Allison G.
Litter update on 10 July 2025 •
Evan and Journey's litter
Allison G.
Litter update on 07 July 2025 •More puppy videos
Evan and Journey's litter
Allison G.
Litter update on 06 July 2025 •…The WILDFLOWERS Litter is 5 weeks old today. Iris, Lily and Marigold had their weekly nail trimming and grooming (to get used to brushing and feet trimming). They have started going supervised outside and have shown a preference of the grass to the litterbox for housetraining. We will have at least one of the tri girls available as a pet/companion or possibly performance participant. Their weights indicate the will be small to moderate, as we continue to get weekly measurements we will have a better guesstimate on adult size.
Evan and Journey's litter
Allison G.
Litter update on 03 July 2025 •…Puppies are starting to show their personalities. Iris is people focused, playful and outgoing. Lily and Marigold are laid back snugglers. So far all the puppies are accepting of new experiences. They have started to be taken outside to begin the housetraining experience.
Evan and Journey's litter
Parent dogs
Journey, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Journey
We anticipate the puppies in this litter will be smaller as adults. Sire and dam are each 17-18 pounds. Sire is happy, tail wagging and outgoing. Both sire and dam love toy play and retrieving tennis balls. Both have age appropriate testing. Both are AKC champions. Pet puppies are sold on spay/neuter contract with prepaid AKC limited registration. They will have a vet exam, litter fecal check, have their first vaccination and be microchipped.
Good health testing
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +2 more.
Lilac, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Lilac
Lilac is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Allison decided to make her part of their program. Allison 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.
Excellent health testing
Dermatomyositis, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +2 more.
Evan, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Evan
Evan is a male Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Allison decided to make him part of their program. Allison 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.
Excellent health testing
Animal Genetics Panel, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Allison Gilbert 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.
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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Allison to bring home their puppies.
Chris K.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
+5From my husband's first phone conversation with Allison, he knew she would be the breeder to choose for our next Sheltie. She is cosiderate, mindful of the situation, knowledgeable, pleasant, and took the time to listen to his story and explain to him the one puppy she had that she felt would suite my husband's needs.
