I'm Tracy G., the breeder behind Kyrie Shetland Sheepdogs located in La Porte City, IA. I have been involved with shelties since 1979, working with exceptional breeders. I strive for healthy and happy dogs that represent the standard. All of my breeding dogs are health tested and are either AKC champions or on their way.
Q. & A. with Tracy
Why did you start breeding?
I worked for one of the top sheltie breeders in the midwest and got the bug.
What makes your program special?
Accountability, attention to detail, home raised, happy, healthy puppies and adults.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue merle and white, blue merle white and tan, black and white, and black white and tan. 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 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Tracy
Tracy 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 non-refundable deposit and between $1,800 - $3,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“2 week health guarantee, 5 year warantee against genetic defects. De-wormed, first vaccinations and microchip. All puppies are the same price regardless of color or sex.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tracy 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 Tracy 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 Tracy directly.
Kyrie Shetland Sheepdogs 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
Giselle, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Giselle
Giselle is the perfect dog. She is happy and fun and a joy to be around.
Hope, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Hope
Hope is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tracy decided to make her part of their program. Tracy 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.
Qendl, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Qendl
Qendl is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tracy decided to make her part of their program. Tracy 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.
Silvie, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Silvie
Silvie is a happy energetic girl. She is up for anything
Meg, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Meg
Meg is the perfect dog. She is happy and wanting to please. She enjoys life
Neil, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Neil
Neil is a champion shetland sheepdog. He was a very serious puppy, but as an adult has learned to play and bounce and love attention
Agnes, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Agnes
Agnes is the sweetest sheltie ever. She loves attention and loves to hold hands.
Hedy, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Hedy
Hedy is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tracy decided to make her part of their program. Tracy 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.
Cloud, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Cloud
Cloud is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tracy decided to make her part of their program. Tracy 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.
Loki, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Loki
Loki is a male Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Tracy decided to make him part of their program. Tracy 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
Excellent level
Kyrie Shetland Sheepdogs 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.
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.
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.
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), DNA Disease Panel, von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)
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 Tracy to bring home their puppies.
Sue L.
Verified owner · Oct. 2025
+5
Sorry I am so late at posting this life is very busy!!Tracy was very easy to get along with! She was on time for drop off place! She answered my questions and made the transition and smooth as possible! My little Lainey is the best!!
Randy C.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Tracy was very accommodating for us to pick up Willa in Iowa and communicated well with us. Willa is an excellent puppy and is fitting into our home lovingly.