McDermon Shelties

Shelly M.

Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

  • Union, NJ
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Shelly M., the breeder behind McDermon Shelties located in Union, NJ. Our Shelties are beautiful, intelligent, healthy, and too cute! Our dam, sire and litter are AKC registered.

Q. & A. with Shelly

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We decided to at least have 1 litter for my kids, They always wanted puppies and we fell in love with the breed, Shetland Sheepdogs, because of our Molly and Henry.

  • What makes your program special?

    These are our family pets and do not breed just for selling puppies. If we let Molly have another litter it will at least be in a year or two. We give all the love and care as if they were our babies 🐶🐾🐾

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

    Our puppies include 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 Shelly

Shelly has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

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 $500 refundable deposit and between $1,400 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes contract, guarantee, AKC registration including litter certificate, deworming, vaccination and puppy socialization. Our puppies are used to their crate, children, dogs and our cat. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color or size. Deposit is required to set up meeting for puppy pick up. Due day before scheduled pick up.”

Contract & health guarantee

Shelly 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 Shelly 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 Shelly directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
    • Extras
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Union, NJ

Other pick-up locations

Meet at LaGuardia Airport (and Marine Air Terminal)

Meet in Philadelphia, PA

More about Shelly

  • Shelly has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months

    Shelly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.

  • Shelly’s links

Shelly is a trusted Good Dog breeder

McDermon 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

Good level

McDermon 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.

  • Vet Wellness Exam

    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.

  • 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 Shelly to bring home their puppies.

  • Jackey B.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    Shelly was so responsive and knowledgeable about the breed. I can tell she really cares about their dogs. We always keep in touch via messages, and I sent her DK's photos. Good Dog made the process so easy. It also prevented me from meeting with scammers. I am glad I found my Shelties - DK from Shelly. DK is a really good boy and listened, boy.

  • George G.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    Phoebe (formerly Reesie) is doing fine. She is very affectionate and loves her new home.

Photos

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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