Fancypants Shetland Sheepdogs & Golden Retrievers

Delores C.

Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

  • Aliquippa, PA · 184 miles away
  • Meetup available in Pittsburgh, PA
  • Responds within a few hours

Meet the breeder

I'm Delores C., the breeder behind Fancypants Shetland Sheepdogs & Golden Retrievers located in Aliquippa, PA. I am a small, ethical breeder who puts health, honesty, and compassion first. With years in animal rescue, I bring that same dedication to raising healthy, well-socialized puppies. My focus is always quality over quantity, ensuring each pup is matched with the right family and supported for life.

Q. & A. with Delores

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My background is in animal rescue, and I bring that same compassion into my breeding program. I breed on a small scale, with a focus on health, ethics, and temperament. Each puppy is carefully matched, and I provide ongoing support to families long after they go home.

  • What makes your program special?

    I am ethical and honest, and I go the extra mile to support my puppy families for life. My breeding dogs receive DNA health screenings for the best genetic matches and healthiest pups. I raise them in my home with love and socialization so they grow into confident companions.

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

    Our puppies include black and tan, black white and tan, sable merle and white, and sable 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 Delores

Delores has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Delores partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Puppy goes home with AKC reg. application, vet records, health exam, dewclaws removed, parasite treatment, first shots, purchase agreement, 1-year genetic health guarantee, and a starter bag. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a puppy. If requested, deposits may be transferred to a different available puppy or applied to a future litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Delores 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 Delores 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 Delores directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Socialized with children
      • 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
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Aliquippa, PA

184 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Pittsburgh Airport

178 miles away

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Meet in Pittsburgh, PA

165 miles away

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More about Delores

  • Delores has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year

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

  • Delores’s links

Delores is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Fancypants Shetland Sheepdogs & Golden Retrievers 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Fancypants Shetland Sheepdogs & Golden Retrievers 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.

  • Vet Wellness Exam

    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

    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.