RCS Kennels
- Athens, GA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Christina S., the breeder behind RCS Kennels located in Athens, GA. We believe in selectively breeding health tested dogs for conformation, temperament, and family companions. As a veterinarian, healthy well balanced dogs are the most important. We want to provide a long time new family companion that is healthy and will enjoy a full life in their new home.
Q. & A. with Christina
Why did you start breeding?
My first litters were when I was a teenager. I successfully found homes for all the puppies from both litters. Then after receiving my veterinary degree, getting married, and settling into our home, we knew the time was right. As a shelter veterinarian, I know the pet overpopulation issue intimately. Each breeding is carefully considered and every pet born here has a home here fore life.What makes your program special?
We perform regular health checks on our pets, only breed health tested dogs, and provide a home for life no matter what comes up. Before opening their eyes each puppy goes through ENS exercises to encourage early social development. Once puppies are mobile, they are raised in the living room/kitchen and potty training starts too. Socialization is key and we are dedicated to well balanced puppies.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Shetland Sheepdog puppies include sable merle and white, sable and white, blue merle white and tan, and black white and tan. Bullmastiff puppies include red fawn brindle, red fawn, red brindle, red, fawn brindle, and fawn. 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.
Peanut
Went homeFemale
Nutella
Went homeFemale
Coconut
Went homeFemale
Acorn
Went homeFemale
Nutter Butter
Went homeFemale
Pistachio
Went homeMale
Brazil Nut
Went homeMale
Chestnut
Went homeMale
Pecan
Went homeMale
Almond
Went homeMale
Pine Nut
Went homeFemale
Macadamia
Went homeMale
Cashew
Went homeFemale
Spirit
Went homeFemale
Vision
Went homeMale
Mirage
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Christina
Christina 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
“This price includes health guarantee, limited AKC registration, current vaccines, microchip, and a puppy kit to go home.”
Contract & health guarantee
Christina 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 Christina 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 Christina 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Christina.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Athens, GA
4548 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta Airport
4605 miles away
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Meet in Greenville, SC
4464 miles away
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More about Christina
Club memberships
Christina is a member of Shetland Sheepdog Club of Georgia.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Licensed Veterinarian, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Christina has been a member of Good Dog for 9 months
Christina was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Christina is a trusted Good Dog breeder
RCS Kennels 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
Christina S.
Litter update on 04 July 2025 •Welcome to 7 weeks old! One more week until we are ready for our forever homes!!! Enjoy these videos of puppies having playtime 🐾💕
Endewhey and Hazelnut's litter
Christina S.
Litter update on 29 June 2025 •…Happy 6 weeks to our happy mixed bag of nuts! Puppies are doing well and received their first vet check up and vaccines! We updated photos for each puppy, so go take a peek! These puppies are ready to go July 12 and July 19 weekends ❤️
Endewhey and Hazelnut's litter
Parent dogs
Hazelnut, mom
Bullmastiff
About Hazelnut
Hazelnut is an easy girl to live with. She is in the smaller side (a mere 95 pounds) and is very much a dog that loves her family and is reserved with people she doesn’t know. She has dabbled a little in performance but ultimately just wants to be at home with family.
Parent health testing
Bullmastiff
Shetland Sheepdog
Excellent level
RCS Kennels 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 Bullmastiffs.
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (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.
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
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 Christina to bring home their puppies.
Billie S.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
Thanks to the Good Dog app, we learned about RCS Kennels’ newest Sheltie litter and found our perfect puppy! Christina Simpson, the RCS Breeder, was absolutely wonderful to work with and responded quickly (and very patiently) to all our numerous questions about the puppies. She continuously provided updates and pictures throughout the entire process and welcomed us to come visit the litter. Christina even took the puppies to a Sheltie puppy social event and started using our pup’s new name as soon as we settled on one. When we went to pick up our 12-week old puppy, Christina gave us a small blanket with the pup’s mother’s scent and his favorite little toy, which helped with a totally problem-free transition. These little extra touches are what make Christina an exceptional breeder. We cannot say enough good things about how great it was to work with Christina Simpson and how thankful we are for our precious Sheltie!
