Canidae Shelties
Meet the breeder
I'm Dixie M., the breeder behind Canidae Shelties located in Gilbertsville, PA. I only have one or two litters a year, therefore, I am able to strive for healthy, well-adjusted Shelties that signify the best qualities of the breed. My dogs are either clear by parentage or tested for all known Sheltie health problems.
Q. & A. with Dixie
Why did you start breeding?
I already had two Shelties, but wanted a Blue Merle. That put me in contact with a breeder that had a show quality female, from then on the show bug got me, and I wanted to breed good quality Shelties.What makes your program special?
I care about the dogs I breed, I want quality Shelties, that are healthy and will make, not only show dogs, but good pets.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.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Dixie
Dixie 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
"All puppies are the same price, unless sold as show dogs. "
Contract & health guarantee
Dixie 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 Dixie 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 Dixie directly.
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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- 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
Extras
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dixie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Gilbertsville, PA
3935 miles away
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More about Dixie
Club memberships
Dixie is a member of Interstate Shetland Sheepdog club.
Dixie has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Dixie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Dixie’s links
Dixie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Canidae 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
Candy, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Candy
Candy is a loveable girl, but is very protective of her puppies. She is AKC registered, but could not be shown because she has too much white on her.
Millie, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Millie
Millie is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dixie decided to make her part of their program. Dixie 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
Excellent level
Canidae 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
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.
Dentition
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.
PRA, Shetland Sheepdog Type, Animal Genetics Panel, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), 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).
