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Excelsior Shetland Sheepdogs
Meet the breeder
I'm Marissa M., the breeder behind Excelsior Shetland Sheepdogs located in Schaghticoke, NY. We love to responsibly raise and train our puppies so they have the tools to be well-rounded, beloved family members. We give our dogs the best lives possible. We are looking for families and individuals who will provide our puppies with the same level of love and care.
Q. & A. with Marissa
Why did you start breeding?
With over twenty years in showing dogs, I have finally found the right breed and set of dogs who meet my stringent requirements for health and temperament. My hope and goal is to breed Shelties with amazing family dog temperaments, willing to please and succeed on the couch and in the ringWhat makes your program special?
Heavy emphasis on early socialization and training. Pups are started on grooming routines, introduced to crate training and leash training prior to leaving the houseWhere do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Marissa
Marissa 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 $3,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“This price includes AKC registration, our healthy pup guarantee, lifetime support for puppy and free intro grooming sessions for puppies who remain local.”
Contract & health guarantee
Marissa 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 Marissa 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 Marissa 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 with children
- 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
- Vet records
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Marissa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Schaghticoke, NY
335 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Albany Airport
320 miles away
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More about Marissa
Marissa has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Marissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Marissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Excelsior Shetland Sheepdogs 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
Sir, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Sir
Sir is a male Shetland Sheepdog over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Marissa decided to make him part of their program. Marissa 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.
Great health testing
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Katniss, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Katniss
Katniss is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Marissa decided to make her part of their program. Marissa 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
Excellent level
Excelsior Shetland Sheepdogs 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), 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).
