Cathy Nealey's Shetland Sheepdogs

Cathy N.

Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

Meet the breeder

I'm Cathy N., the breeder behind Cathy Nealey's Shetland Sheepdogs located in Iowa. I produce pups that will continue to excel in their chosen field, whether that be working, showing, or as an active companion. I’m passionate about Shetland Sheepdogs and am excited to responsibly share them with the world! I strive to produce quality puppies for families that are structurally sound, healthy, intuitive and have wonderful temperaments.

Q. & A. with Cathy

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I breed for health, temperament, conformation, and diversity. I love matching healthy, happy puppies with loving families.

  • What makes your program special?

    I breed healthy, beautiful puppies. I take my job seriously, knowing that my puppies will become someone's beloved pet. Each puppy is considered a member of my family, and I ensure they are socialized, healthy, and prepared to excel in their forever homes. My dogs are bred for those specifics, and I take pride in my breeding program.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Getting a puppy from Cathy

Cathy 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

Connect with Cathy to learn more details about pricing.

Contract & health guarantee

Cathy 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 Cathy 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 Cathy 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 Cathy.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Iowa

745 miles away

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More about Cathy

  • Cathy has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

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

Cathy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Cathy Nealey'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 health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Cathy Nealey'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.

  • PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), 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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