I'm Geri G., the breeder behind Gulstad’s Shelties located in Buffalo, MN. We are a small hobby breeding program. We only breed once every one to two years. This allows us to care for our dogs in the way they deserve. We breed healthy, happy pups! They are very loved and will be the perfect addition to your own home. We love them and so will you.
Q. & A. with Geri
Why did you start breeding?
We have had Shelties in the house since 1992. They are the perfect family dog and so hard to find, so we have 1 litter a year ( usually) and always have a long waitlist of people who have had Shelties and are searching for another. I was raised on a farm and have had breeding dogs since I was a child.
What makes your program special?
The dogs are part of the family, the pups are raised in the home ( with me here full time) they are extensively socialized (and grandkids love puppy time ) we have been breeding since the mid-1990s and have people coming back for puppies because the most common comment is “ this is the best dog they’ve ever had”.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black white and tan, black 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.
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
3Boy
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Mr Ed
Went home
Male
Boss
Went home
Female
Lovey
Went home
Male
Winnie
Went home
Male
Ziggy
Went home
Female
Batman
Went home
Male
Flashy
Went home
Female
Bob
Went home
Male
Pearl
Went home
Female
Patrick
Went home
Male
Gary
Went home
Male
Sandi
Went home
Female
Squidward
Went home
Male
Bobby
Went home
Male
Alice
Went home
Female
Marsha
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Geri
Geri 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 $300 refundable deposit and $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes puppy registration papers, first shots ,micro chipped and vet report. $300.00 deposit to hold puppy, payable when pup is chosen. the balance due when you pick her / him up.”
Contract & health guarantee
Geri 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 Geri 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 Geri directly.
Gulstad’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
Litter and program updates
Geri G.
Program update on 29 May •
The pups have started having car rides, and they've been calm and quiet for each ride ( so far) and have been meeting more dogs & people. They are very social , easy going pups!
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Geri G.
Litter update on 27 May •
The pups are loving it outside! They already get the idea of waiting to go potty until they are outside. They are very bright pups and will be easy to housebreak. They come when I call " puppies" they LOVE people!! The pictures show them playing with their Grandma Pooka and Mom Kia .there are 7 pups in the litter , all thriving, 2 are still available ,Alice & Bobby .
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Presley and Kia's litter
Parent dogs
Kia, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Kia
Kia is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Geri decided to make her part of their program. Geri 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.
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel, Hip Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA).
Pooka, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Pooka
Pooka is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Geri decided to make her part of their program. Geri 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
Gulstad’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.
Agouti DNA Test, Animal Genetics 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).
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.