Kochar Shelties

Wendy K.

Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

  • Centennial, CO
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Meet the breeder

I'm Wendy K., the breeder behind Kochar Shelties located in Centennial, CO. Our program is focused on breeding Shetland Sheepdogs that are healthy, well-structured, and have outstanding temperaments. We have high expectations for our puppies and strive to place each one in an enriching and loving home.

Q. & A. with Wendy

  • Why did you start breeding?

    Retirement his given us the opportunity to breed beautiful, carefully raised sheltie puppies for others in order to make their lives better. From selecting the sire through sending them to their new homes is just a wonderful experience and a chance to make friends and share experiences with existing ones. We especially love the Whelping process when the puppies are born. Amy understands I’ll take care of her and her puppies which makes it less stressful on her. We also like to thank all the mentors that shared their knowledge, so we can bred puppies.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our relationship with our clients is most important to us. We have been lucky, all our pups are in wonderful homes where they were made part of their family. By providing the highest quality Shelties that have been fully tested and breed to the AKC standard, your going to get a Sheltie you’ll enjoy for many years. Our goal is to make your adoption a wonderful experience including pickup from the Denver Airport or delivery to your nearest airport. We also encourage new owners to follow up with our online chat forum which includes all my existing owners to ask questions and share your experiences.

  • 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 Wendy

Wendy 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.

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

"We normally start by doing a chat using Facebook Messaging where I show the available puppies and describe their temperament, watch them interact with our other dogs, and where you can see exactly what you’re buying. We don’t proceed until you’re comfortable with your selection and I’ll put the puppy on hold for a couple of days until you make your decision. We encouraged you to check out our references from list of current owners."

Price

Puppy prices include between $1,800 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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"The price includes guarantee per contract, AKC limited registration, shots, travel documents, bag of puppy food, online chat via messenger . If you feel more comfortable to make a deposit you can."

Contract & health guarantee

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

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Centennial, CO

5042 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Denver Airport

5026 miles away

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More about Wendy

  • Club memberships

    Wendy is a member of Centennial Shetland Sheepdog Club.

  • Wendy has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Wendy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Wendy’s links

Wendy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Kochar 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Kochar 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 (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.

  • 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.

  • Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Dermatomyositis

    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.

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.

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.

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