California Dreaming Shelties
Meet the breeder
I'm Deborah A., the breeder behind California Dreaming Shelties located in Carmichael, CA. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families. We strive to provide each of our puppies and their families with a truly positive experience!
Q. & A. with Deborah
Why did you start breeding?
From learning so much from breeders I’ve worked with and puppies I have bought and raised over the years. I was heartbroken to learn how impossible it was to find a Sheltie puppy in the west coast. We’re achieving our Sheltie dream by bringing Shelties for others to love and cherish like we do.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Shelby
Went homeFemale
CJ
Went homeMale
Bubba
Went homeMale
Link
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Deborah
Deborah 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 deposit and between $1,400 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Here’s what the puppies come with: Dew claws removed First shot given Deworming 2,4,6, week dosages Embark DNA tested on parents with no health issues Full AKC registration papers A thorough vet check Limited one year genetic health guarantee And a happy well socialized puppy I can share pics from her other litters and references from those owners if your interested. Non refundable if future owner changes their mind. Refundable if something happens to the puppy prior to pickup.”
Contract & health guarantee
Deborah 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 Deborah 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 Deborah 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 Deborah.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Carmichael, CA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Sacramento Airport
More about Deborah
Deborah has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Deborah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Deborah is a trusted Good Dog breeder
California Dreaming 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
Aria, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Aria
Aria is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Deborah decided to make her part of their program. Deborah 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.
Chase, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Chase
Chase is a male Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Deborah decided to make him part of their program. Deborah 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
California Dreaming 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.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
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.
Dermatomyositis, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), DNA Disease Panel
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).
