Crossroad shelties
- Lenox, IA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Patti M., the breeder behind Crossroad shelties located in Lenox, IA. Our dogs excel in the ring and as beloved companions. We are very proud of their accomplishments and those of their puppies. We treat our dogs and puppies like family, and we give each pup all the loving care that we can to prepare them for their forever homes. We are proud of our program and look forward to helping you find your next furry family member!
Q. & A. with Patti
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Blue merle
Went homeMale
Bi black boy 2
Went homeMale
Retired adults
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Patti
Patti 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
“Puppies are priced the same regardless of sex or color. Only difference in price would be companion home versus show home.”
Contract & health guarantee
Patti 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 Patti 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 Patti 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
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Patti.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Lenox, IA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Eppley Airfield
Meet in Kansas City, MO
More about Patti
Patti has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Patti was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Patti is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Crossroad 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
Litter and program updates
Patti M.
Program update on 01 Oct. 2025 •All of our puppies have found homes. However we do have a couple adults looking for a family to retire as king or queen of the home. Message for details. Spay/neutered contracts required.
Patti M.
Program update on 12 Sept. 2025 •Sept 2025 update. We have 1 blue merle male and 2 bi black males available. Companion/performance homes but may consider a show home for the right hone.
Patti M.
Program update on 28 Aug. 2025 •We will have 2 bi black boys and a blue merle boy available. Health tested parents. Utd vaccinations/de-wormings. Well socialized. Raised indoors wuth family.
Parent dogs
London, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About London
London is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Patti decided to make her part of their program. Patti 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.
Stitch, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Stitch
Puppies born in July and ready for their new homes early september 2025! We have 2 bi black males and a blue merle male. All akc reg, health tested parents and generations behind them. Our puppies are utd on current vaccinations De-worming protocols. For more information, send us a message!
Briar, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Briar
Briar is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Patti decided to make her part of their program. Patti 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
Crossroad 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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
