AKC SHETLAND SHEEPDOGS
Meet the breeder
I'm Allen K., the breeder behind AKC SHETLAND SHEEPDOGS located in Lehighton, PA. I've been raised on an industrial slaughter farm for 17 years of my life we produce very healthy fully tested offspring The only way you receive one of our babies is to talk to us.
Q. & A. with Allen
Why did you start breeding?
My Sheltie died and I missed her so much I decided to use with my knowledge to produce so I would never do withoutWhat makes your program special?
I am holistic I've learned to do many natural things to help keep our Shelties as healthy as they can beWhat are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are blue merle 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
ReservedFemale
Girl 1
ReservedFemale
Tucker
ReservedMale
Boy 2
ReservedMale
Boy 1
ReservedMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Allen
Allen 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Allen partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
“Only one boy is blue. He is 3,500.”
Contract & health guarantee
Allen 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 Allen 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 Allen 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
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- Basic obedience & manners
- Toys
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Allen.
Breeder's location
Meet in Lehighton, PA
155 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Lehigh Valley Airport (was Allentown–Bethlehem–Easton Airport)
155 miles away
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More about Allen
Certifications & recognitions
DNA for Dog Breeders (Institute of Canine Biology).
Allen has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Allen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Allen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
AKC 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
Teka, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Teka
Teka it's a sweet girl she's on the small side purebred Shetland sheepdog she is toy
Jasper, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Jasper
Extremely gentle but willing to stand for his own he is on the small side
Sassy, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Sassy
Very sassy as her name her way or the highway
Cheetah, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Cheetah
Very loving and protective boy
Ebony, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Ebony
Expect due 29th both are 15 and 17 tall embark tested
StingRay, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About StingRay
StingRay is a male Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Allen decided to make him part of their program. Allen 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.
Ebony, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Ebony
Ebony is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Allen decided to make her part of their program. Allen 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
Excellent level
AKC 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 (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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
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).
