Explosive
Meet the breeder
I'm Monica T., the breeder behind Explosive located in Mitchell, SD. I am purposeful in everything that I do regarding my dogs, which includes careful selection of breeding parents and extensive health testing. My goal is to produce healthy dogs with great temperaments that are exemplary representations of the breed in agility and conformation.
Q. & A. with Monica
Why did you start breeding?
I used to raise champion AQHA and APHA paints. I moved to town and sold horses and began breeding Shetland Sheepdogs. These dogs are are an incredible breed, and I decided to start my breeding program in order to preserve the wonderful qualities I found in my dogs. I am dedicated to improving my lines with each generation so that the breed will continue to thrive for a long time to come.What makes your program special?
I am breeding with 4-H and have several finished Champion dogs (horses, too)! When I bring a life into the world, I make sure it gets the best start possible. This includes proper health care and socialization for each puppy, but it starts even earlier than birth. I set my puppies up for success by carefully selecting the parents of each litter, keeping in mind factors such as health, temperament, ability, and athleticism.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Monica
Monica 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 $1,200 - $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Monica 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 Monica 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 Monica 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 Monica.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Mitchell, SD
4602 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Joe Foss Field
4565 miles away
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More about Monica
Club memberships
Monica is a member of Golden Retriever Club of America.
Monica has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Monica was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Monica is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Explosive 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Explosive 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 (Preliminary), 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.
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.
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).
