I'm Brandy S., the breeder behind Brandy's Shetland Sheepdogs located in Addison, NY. All breeding dogs are health tested. We have started showing in conformation in the last couple years and have finished our tricolor sire. Or sable bitch is AKC major pointed. Puppies are raised in our home. Puppies are vet checked and started in vaccinations before leaving.
Q. & A. with Brandy
Why did you start breeding?
My love for the breed led me to wanting to provide others with happy, healthy, quality dogs.
What makes your program special?
I strive to improve by doing health testing and by showing my dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue merle white and tan, black and white, sable and white, blue merle and white, and black white and tan. 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.
Bi-black
Went home
Male
Pistol
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Brandy
Brandy 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and between $800 - $3,600 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price included AKC registration, wellness exam, initial vaccines, and deworming. Deposit holds puppy until pickup.”
Contract & health guarantee
Brandy 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 Brandy 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 Brandy directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Vet records
Extras
Basic obedience & manners
Initial potty training
Toys
Food & treats
AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Brandy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Addison, NY
211 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Elmira/Corning Airport
218 miles away
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Meet in Harrisburg, PA
91 miles away
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More about Brandy
Certifications & recognitions
Licensed Veterinary Technician.
Brandy has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Brandy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Brandy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Brandy's 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
Briar, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Briar
Briar is a female Shetland Sheepdog over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Brandy decided to make her part of their program. Brandy 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.
Rogue, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Rogue
Rogue is a male Shetland Sheepdog over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Brandy decided to make him part of their program. Brandy 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.
Pearl, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Pearl
Pearl is a female Shetland Sheepdog almost 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Brandy decided to make her part of their program. Brandy 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
Brandy's 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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).