Enlia Shelties

Virginia S.

Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

  • Wiggins, CO
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Meet the breeder

I'm Virginia S., the breeder behind Enlia Shelties located in Wiggins, CO. We show in conformation, obedience and rally. I strive to produce dogs that adhere to the AKC standard. All of my dogs come from fully health tested parents. We start them off with early neurological stimulation and socialization so they can go on to be loving, intelligent companions.

Q. & A. with Virginia

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We got our first sheltie for my daughter to show in 4h 13 years ago. We still have him. We then got our first show prospect 2 years later. After that we were hooked on showing in AKC. I bred my first litter after showing for 5 years so I could learn as much as possible.

  • What makes your program special?

    I have worked hard to learn about the breed, correct structure, health and good breeding practices. We have many AKC champions as well as obedience and rally titles. We are a small kennel and all of my dogs are cherished pets first.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include blue merle white and tan, sable and white, blue merle and white, black white and tan, and black and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • 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 Virginia

Virginia 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 between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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"Puppies come with prepaid AKC registration with spay/neuter agreement, microchip, deworming, vet checkup, 1st vaccination, 1 year health guarantee, contract."

Contract & health guarantee

Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia 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
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • AKC registration
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Virginia.

Breeder's location

Meet in Wiggins, CO

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Denver Airport

Meet in Fort Morgan, CO

More about Virginia

  • Club memberships

    Virginia is a member of Terry All Kennel Club, Centennial Shetland Sheepdog Club of Greater Denver , and American Shetland Sheepdog Association.

  • Virginia has been a member of Good Dog for 11 months

    Virginia was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Virginia’s links

Virginia is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Enlia 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Enlia 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 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.

  • 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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.