Aratone

Marie E.

Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

  • Granada Hills, CA
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Meet the breeder

I'm Marie E., the breeder behind Aratone located in Granada Hills, CA. I am an AKC Breeder of Merit, and have produced many AKC Best in Specialty (BISS) winners, and Obedience Champions (OTCH). The dogs listed here are high quality, well-bred pet pups, which we only occasionally have available. Full health testing is done on parents.

Q. & A. with Marie

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I was looking for a CH/OTCH sheltie who could excel in both conformation and obedience, that had a specific classic breed type (not generic type of sheltie). After spending years growing out multiple pups purchased from others, I decided the only way to get what I wanted was the produce it myself.

  • What makes your program special?

    I only have a puppy or two available occasionally - This is because I only breed when I am looking for another showdog to raise; all breedings are done with that purpose in mind. I *never* breed just to produce pets to sell. With only occasional litters and fewer puppies, every puppy gets a lot of attention. Raising puppies correctly is very time consuming.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are sable 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 Marie

Marie 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 non-refundable deposit and between $3,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes three year health guarantee, puppy food, AKC registration, contract, first (or more) puppy DHPP vaccines, support and guidance to the buyer for the lifetime of the puppy/dog. $500-1000 Non-refundable deposit will hold your puppy for 10 days. After 10 days, if the puppy is not picked up, deposit will be forfeited and other inquires about the puppy will be entertained.”

Contract & health guarantee

Marie 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 Marie 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 Marie directly.

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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
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Marie.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Granada Hills, CA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field)

More about Marie

  • Club memberships

    Marie is a member of West LA Dog Obedience Training Clb and Tri Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder of Merit.

  • Marie has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Marie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Marie’s links

Marie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Aratone 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Aratone 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.

  • 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.

  • von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), Shetland Sheepdog Type, Animal Genetics Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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 Marie to bring home their puppies.

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    Lorraine Y.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    Marie was extremely detailed and responsive throughout the whole process of determining if Phoenix (renamed from Cole) was a good fit for me and getting him home. She addressed all of my concerns and clearly set Phoenix up for success with his socialization and training. There were no surprises in his temperament and personality. It is clear that Marie truly cares for her puppies. I couldn't ask for a better breeder!

    Rena L.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2025

    Amazing communication throughout the entire process. Marie answered all my questions and gave amazing information. Can’t thank her enough for our new family member.

  • Jan H.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2025

    Marie and her husband had the ideal set up for their dogs and I tried as best I could to emulate what they had done. She was kind enough to give me food and treats “to go” so I would be able to give Koko some continuity. Naturally, our house has no other dogs and we have lots of stairs, so there is a learning curve, but Koko, who is 18 months old is adjusting well. She loves sitting on the couch and just looking out the windows, which gives her a Birds Eye view of the neighborhood. She’s a joy to have in our home and I feel so lucky to have found her on Good Dog!

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    Richard C.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2023

    Mikey is settling in after just a few days and he is a true delight. He has already figured out the play, nap, sleep, eat, “go out”, negotiating steps, go for a walk and cuddle routine. 👍

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.