I'm Crystal C., the breeder behind Crystal's Shelties located in Fredericksburg, VA. We raise our puppies with total care and attention so they can become well-socialized and loving additions to their forever homes. Over the years we’ve learned valuable methods for socializing our puppies. Each litter has a clean and safe environment to learn and grow so they have the best chance of becoming amazing family members!
Q. & A. with Crystal
Why did you start breeding?
My mother-in law was a breeder
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Shadow
Went home
Male
Dori
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Zoey
Went home
Female
Boy 1 Clyde
Went home
Male
Boy 2 Seth
Went home
Male
Girl 1 Hope
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Crystal
Crystal 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 $500 refundable deposit and $700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All puppies are AKC registered. Puppies will be vet checked, dewormed, had their 1st round of puppy shots.”
Contract & health guarantee
Crystal 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 Crystal 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 Crystal directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Vet records
Extras
Initial potty training
Puppy starter kit
Toys
Food & treats
Registration
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Crystal.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Fredericksburg, VA
4102 miles away
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More about Crystal
Crystal has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Crystal was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Crystal is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Crystal's 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
Blue, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Blue
Blue is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Crystal decided to make her part of their program. Crystal 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Crystal's 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.
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.