Milady’s Shelties East Texas

Rachel M.

Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

  • Lufkin, TX
  • Responds within a few days

Available puppies

Luke

Ready Dec. 31

2 weeks old · Male

Abe

Ready Dec. 31

2 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Rachel M., the breeder behind Milady’s Shelties East Texas located in Lufkin, TX. We strive to have a small breeding program with the best interest of our puppies’ health and longevity. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families.

Q. & A. with Rachel

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My mother was and still is a sheltie breeder. I’ve been around Shelties my whole life and loved going into the shows with my mom.

  • What makes your program special?

    All my sweet fur babies are in my home. I love on and socialize my shelties with other animals, children and elderly. My dogs go places with me and live their best life. I do 2-4 litters a year.

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

    Our puppies include blue merle and white, sable 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.

Getting a puppy from Rachel

Rachel 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $650 - $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“This price includes first shot, deworming and vet check. The $300 goes toward the full price of the puppy. We take the chosen puppy off of all the ads and we will begin calling your puppy by the name you have chosen.”

Contract & health guarantee

Rachel 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 Rachel 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 Rachel 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • 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
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Lufkin, TX

5127 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at William P. Hobby Airport

5237 miles away

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Meet in Tyler, TX

5096 miles away

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More about Rachel

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

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

  • Rachel’s links

Rachel is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Milady’s Shelties East Texas 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Milady’s Shelties East Texas 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), 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 Rachel to bring home their puppies.

  • Kathleen M.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    I was very happy to find Rachaels puppy on Good Dog. He was discounted, so we were able to afford him. He’s beautiful, but aloof, which Rachel told me was a phase he was going thru. Both she and her husband responded quickly to my interest, and were very accommodating in suggesting a closer area to meet, and not asking a deposit. When we met, I instantly fell in love, and claimed him without too many questions. I don’t know if this added to being unhappy to learn that my new 3-1/2 month old puppy was not only infected with hookworms but also was completely not potty trained. I wish I would have taken him immediately on the way home to my vet for a complete checkup. It would have reduced our ordeal by four days. But four days later I found blood in his stool when I was hosing down my patio. My vet worked me in and the next day he was diagnosed with hookworms. He was given antibiotics, probiotics, and hookworm meds. I have since started him on heartworm, fleas and ticks, and worming meds. His health records were also confusing. I have three other dogs in the house, so I have to segregate them from my pup. It will be over a month to be able to even START potty training him. My vet has told me its not uncommon to get a puppy with hookworms. But I have have had many dogs and cats over the last 50 years and not had this problem. But in a few months, I will hopefully have a healthy, potty trained puppy to love for many years. Kathleen McGarity

  • Tom S.

    Verified owner · July 2024

    It was so smooth the process they kept in touch send photos the delivery of my new puppy was simple and easy

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