KW Kennels

Kaylynn C.

Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

  • Martinton, IL
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Kaylynn C., the breeder behind KW Kennels located in Martinton, IL. We love to responsibly raise and train our puppies so they have the tools to be well-rounded, beloved family members. We work hard to breed exemplary dogs that are well taken care of from day one and are prepared to excel in loving and caring homes. We adore our dogs and puppies, and we strive to place each pup in a home suited to their temperament and personality.

Q. & A. with Kaylynn

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I raised beagles for years and my dad has for almost 50 years now. I got my first sheltie when I was a freshman in college and the rest is history! I absolutely fell in love with the breed. So intelligent, loyal, playful and of course beautiful. I enjoy raising a litter or two a year with my son. He learns so much just like I did with my dad raising beagles.

  • What makes your program special?

    Here we raised truly beloved pets. They are raised in our home and very well socialized. My adult shelties are all genetic tested and clear. I’m an advocate for every puppy to get a great home and willing to work with anyone no matter the distance.

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

    Our puppies include blue merle and white, black white and tan, sable and white, and sable merle 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 Kaylynn

Kaylynn 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 $200 deposit and $1,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"I will only refund a deposit if the puppy is found to be unhealthy prior to pickup that is due to something genetic. If an additional deworming is needed I can provide that. I do not refund deposits because someone changed their mind. Once a deposit is made, the pup is considered sold and taken off the market."

Contract & health guarantee

Kaylynn 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 Kaylynn 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 Kaylynn 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 with children
      • 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
      • AKC registration
      • Registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Martinton, IL

4378 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Chicago O'Hare Airport

4332 miles away

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Meet in Chicago, IL

4327 miles away

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More about Kaylynn

  • Kaylynn has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Kaylynn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Kaylynn’s links

Kaylynn is a trusted Good Dog breeder

KW Kennels 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

KW Kennels 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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 Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Kaylynn to bring home their puppies.

  • Jim S.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    So glad we found Kaylynn through GoodDog. We had been searching for a reputable and reliable breeder who knows shelties and would take the time to work with us as we searched for our perfect little puppy. Kaylynn was great to work with throughout the entire adoption process, providing us with updates and pictures of our puppy, through the GoodDog app. We are so thankful to Kaylynn for the love and care she provided the puppies until we were able to pick up our little girl and bring her home.

  • Patrick G.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2024

      • +4

    ODIN is such a sweet puppy. The pack accepted him as one of their own.They play hard together and sleep hard together .

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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.

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