Poetry’s Bend Belgian Sheepdogs
- Owego, NY
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Expected Belgian Sheepdog litter
Due Mar. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Susan D., the breeder behind Poetry’s Bend Belgian Sheepdogs located in Owego, NY. Our goal for our breeding program is to produce beautiful, healthy and stable Belgian Sheepdogs that exude strong Breed Type. Our program is based off of well-rounded, Champion and sport-titled parent dogs whose puppies will make positive contributions to their line and to the families who love them.
Q. & A. with Susan
Why did you start breeding?
I have always wanted to be a breeder. I grew up in horses and worked for a breeder in high school. I stumbled on the opportunity to get my foundation bitch from excellent lines and saw an opportunity to develop my own line.What makes your program special?
I have great mentors. I work collaboratively with a handful of experienced breeders far more knowledgeable that myself who continually help shape me as a newer breeder. I have had two litters with my foundation bitch. I have kept one from each litter ages 5 & 3 years old now. These are the two I will be breeding in 2025 & 2026.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
ReservedMale
Getting a puppy from Susan
Susan 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.
Susan partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.
"All puppies are evaluated at 7-8 weeks of age by both behaviorists and experienced breeders before deciding placements. "
Price
"AKC Registration, 1st Set of Puppy Shots, Microchip, Puppy Bag (ex treat, collar/lead) and Contract of Sale."
Contract & health guarantee
Susan 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 Susan 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 Susan directly.
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
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Susan.
Breeder's location
Meet in Owego, NY
3882 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Syracuse Hancock Airport
3832 miles away
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More about Susan
Club memberships
Susan is a member of Potomac Valley Belgian Sheepdog Club, Carroll Kennel Club and Belgian Sheepdog Club of America.
Susan has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Susan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Susan’s links
Susan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Poetry’s Bend Belgian 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
Caroline, mom
Belgian Sheepdog
About Caroline
Caroline is our AKC Group Winning BSCA Breed Hall of Fame show dog. She is also titled in Herding with her Boundary PT title. She is easy to live with and very independent. Caroline is out of our foundation bitch Alonna and was our first Bred-By Champion.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Poetry’s Bend Belgian 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 Belgian 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.
