Clermont
- Sterling, VA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Natalie H., the breeder behind Clermont located in Sterling, VA. I breed with a focus on temperament, health, and conformation of the breed. My dogs regularly compete in show and are proven champions in the ring and in our home. They make the wonderful companion dogs for any loving family to welcome home.
Q. & A. with Natalie
Why did you start breeding?
With their amazing temperament, it is hard to not fall in love with Shelties. My breeding program strives to maintain the unique characteristics of the Sheltie while placing an emphasis on producing puppies of superior health, temperament, and conformation. It has been an absolute joy of a journey, and I'm so happy to be able to share these wonderful dogs with other loving families and individuals.What makes your program special?
I show my shelties in conformation and I am a licensed junior showmanship judge. I breed very sparingly and only breed them once they are fully healthy and genetically tested. I'm dedicated to always having responsible policies when it comes to breeding, socializing, and training my pups. I love this breed and truly want the very best for my puppies and their families.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Natalie
Natalie 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
“The price includes the guarantee, vaccinations, de-worming, a physical exam by the vet, microchip, and AKC registration.”
Contract & health guarantee
Natalie 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 Natalie 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 Natalie 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
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Natalie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Sterling, VA
4066 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Washington Dulles Airport
4071 miles away
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More about Natalie
Club memberships
Natalie is a member of Blue Ridge Shetland Sheepdog Club, Old Dominion Kennel Club of Northern Virginia, and American Shetland Sheepdog Association.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Judge.
Natalie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Natalie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Natalie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Clermont 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
Josie, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Josie
Josie is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Natalie decided to make her part of their program. Natalie 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
Clermont 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).
