Borthwick Shelties

Jodi H.

Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

  • Marquette County, MI

Meet the breeder

I'm Jodi H., the breeder behind Borthwick Shelties located in Marquette County, MI. We produce emotionally well-adjusted, happy pups for show, agility, and pet homes with a focus on conformation and health. We are an ethical hobby breeding program with a great amount of education and experience in breeding healthy Shelties. It would be our pleasure to introduce you and your family to your next beloved pup!

Q. & A. with Jodi

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We love Shelties. Our dogs have brought us so much joy and happiness that we wanted to give back to them by producing the highest quality dogs and providing them a wonderful life with wonderful families. Our goal is to not only produce beautiful, healthy puppies but to help promote responsible breeding in order to ensure that the Shetland Sheepdog will continue to thrive for generations to come.
  • What makes your program special?

    Our involvement in the show world speaks to the standards that we breed our dogs by. We take great care with each breeding to ensure we are producing puppies that are excellent representations of the breed. We have high expectations for our puppies and strive to place each one in an enriching and loving home!
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Jodi

Jodi has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

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 $700 - $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price also includes dewclaw removal, first vaccinations, all AKC paperwork, and a lifetime of support for a healthy, well-bred dog. All puppy prices are the same regardless of the coloring or sex of the pup.”

Contract & health guarantee

Jodi 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 Jodi 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 Jodi 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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Marquette County, MI

More about Jodi

  • Jodi has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

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

Jodi is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Borthwick 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Borthwick 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.

  • 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).

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