I'm Tricia G., the breeder behind Apricity Shetland Sheepdogs located in Graham, WA. We work hard to produce healthy, well-rounded Shetland Sheepdog puppies that will make others as happy as our dogs have made us! Our puppies become integral members of our family. They’re a daily part of everything we do until they’re ready to join their forever families.
Q. & A. with Tricia
Why did you start breeding?
When I got Maze I knew I want to continue her line. She is a beautiful girl with such a great fun personality. To continue to improve the breed to produce great family, performance and conformation dogs.
What makes your program special?
I only want to be a small breeding program. And focus on create great family dogs and show dogs.
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.
Getting a puppy from Tricia
Tricia 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
Puppy prices include a $500 refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $4,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes health guarantee, 1st round of vaccines, deworming, and vet check up. Limited AKC registration unless going to a show home. 500 deposit refundable if there is not a puppy available in the litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tricia 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 Tricia 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 Tricia directly.
Apricity Shetland Sheepdogs 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
Parent dogs
Hailee, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Hailee
Hailee is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tricia decided to make her part of their program. Tricia 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.
Maze, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Maze
Maze is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tricia decided to make her part of their program. Tricia 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Apricity Shetland Sheepdogs 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.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific)
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 Tricia to bring home their puppies.
Kari I.
Verified owner · Aug. 2023
We had a great experience with Tricia and appreciated her updates throughout, her flexibility, and the opportunity to meet our baby in person before we eventually took her home! Our little girl has such a sweet, cuddly temperament and has been a breeze throughout puppyhood. We're so grateful we found Apricity and that Tricia gave her such a strong start.