Kalinda Shelties
Meet the breeder
I'm Christy C., the breeder behind Kalinda Shelties located in Ventura County, CA. Our Sheltie pups are home-raised. We put a lot of care into socializing them so they can transition easily into their new lives. We’re a small-scale program with a big love for our pups! Our dogs are our passion, and we enjoy spreading the love of Shelties with other individuals and families by responsibly breeding our incredible dogs.
Getting a puppy from Christy
Christy 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
Connect with Christy to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Christy 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 Christy 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 Christy 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 Christy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Ventura County, CA
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More about Christy
Christy has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Christy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
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Christy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kalinda 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
Parent dogs
Audrey, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Audrey
Audrey is a female Shetland Sheepdog over 11 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christy decided to make her part of their program. Christy 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
PRA, Shetland Sheepdog Type, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Kalinda 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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
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.
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).
