Country Chic Shelties

Joni L.

Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

  • Alexandria, MN
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Joni L., the breeder behind Country Chic Shelties located in Alexandria, MN. I raise purebred Shetland Sheepdogs with good health and temperament to help loving families find beloved companions! My priorities when breeding are health and temperament, and I strive to improve the line with each generation by seeking out complementary traits in compatible puppy parents.

Q. & A. with Joni

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I grew up with a few litters that friends bred and was interested in learning. I decided to get this breed I had always wanted - Shelties. I researched and studied all that I could and decided to breed and strive for bettering the Shetland Sheepdog.
  • What makes your program special?

    In the busy world today, the first thing I discuss with people is this - “I get up early with my dogs and puppies to give them all my time. I go home everyday after work to give them care, love, and interaction. A dog (or any animal), is alive because of you, they are happy because of you, they feel love because of you, and their life is cherished because of you.” I do this for love..
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Joni

Joni 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 $250 refundable deposit and between $750 - $1,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The $250 reservation fee (deposit) puts a hold on a puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Joni 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 Joni 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 Joni 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 Joni.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Alexandria, MN

4404 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Minneapolis–St. Paul /Wold-Chamberlain Airport

4380 miles away

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More about Joni

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

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

Joni is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Country Chic 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Country Chic 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.

  • Full Embark Panel, von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), Shetland Sheepdog Type, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

    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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