Clinch River Shelties
Meet the breeder
I'm Delores S., the breeder behind Clinch River Shelties located in North Tazewell, VA. Location: Tazewell, VA. 16 weeks old, crate trained & house training in progress doing well. Limited Registration. Parents are genetically health tested with all clear results and a multiple generation “Sires” CH / GCH show bloodline UTD on vaccinations, deworming, dew claws removed and vet wellness examination. Each of our dogs has brought so much happiness to us throughout their lives. We want to do our part to produce wonderful, healthy puppies that can bring other people joy as well, and we strive to provide each of our puppies with loving homes where they can live happy lives.
Q. & A. with Delores
What makes your program special?
We strive for producing healthy puppies with nice temperament and intelligence.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Delores
Delores 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
"Agreement Includes: spay / neuter agreement, limited registration, Vet wellness exam / genetic testing, pedigree, UTD immunization, deworming. A non refundable deposit is required to hold a puppy from birth until 8 weeks old. The puppy must be picked up at that time to join their forever living family."
Contract & health guarantee
Delores 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 Delores 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 Delores 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
- Daily handling
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 Delores.
Breeder's location
Meet in North Tazewell, VA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport
More about Delores
Delores has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Delores was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Delores is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Clinch River 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 health testing
Good level
Clinch River 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.
DNA Disease Panel, von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), 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).
