Romestar performance K9

Darko V.

Breeder of Sporty Mixes

Roanoke, VA

Meet the breeder

I'm Darko V., the breeder behind Romestar performance K9 located in Roanoke, VA. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament, focusing on performance dogs that can excel at any dog sport. We take great strides to make sure we socialize our pups. Puppies do not go to their new homes until they are 9 weeks of age. All our puppies are sold on limited AKC if they are not sport mixes. We have high expectations for our puppies and strive to place each one in an enriching and loving home!

Q. & A. with Darko

Why did you start breeding?
I am devoted to ensuring there are happy and healthy Shetland Sheepdogs and Sporty mixes for others to enjoy, and I do so by responsibly growing this incredible breed. I strive for quality and excellence with everything that I do. Holding myself to high standards is paramount to the well-being of my dogs and to the integrity of my program.
What makes your program special?
I genuinely cherish the dogs I produce and am committed to looking out for the breed as a whole. I know the health and status of every dog I have bred and am proud of the temperament and beauty of my quality puppies. It would be my pleasure to introduce you to your next Shetland Sheepdog or Sporty mix puppy.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Darko

Darko 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.

Darko 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.

“Puppies are match once temperament testing is done and new owner has been approve by me by phone interview. we will not place puppies in homes that want certain size as Shelties do not breed true and we cannot guarantee adult final size. we will consider new owner preferences in gender and maybe color if we think it will be good match.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $0 final payment, before taxes & fees.

Contract & health guarantee

Darko 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 Darko 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 Darko 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
  - Various sounds
  - Car rides
  - Surface & tactile stimulation
  - Socialized with children
  - 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
  - Microchip
- Extras
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Food & treats
  - AKC registration
  - Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Roanoke, VA

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Roanoke–Blacksburg Airport (Woodrum Field)

More about Darko

Darko has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Darko was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Darko’s links
- Facebook

Darko is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Romestar performance K9 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

Eevee, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Eevee
Eevee is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Darko decided to make her part of their program. Darko 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.
Good health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Flash, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Flash
Flash is a male Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Darko decided to make him part of their program. Darko 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.
Good health testing
DNA Disease Panel.
Akira, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Akira
She a 15 inch lovely bi blue female.
Shadow, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Shadow
Shadow is full of personality. He loves showing off where ever he goes.
Champagne, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Champagne
Champagne is one of my favorite shelties. This girl got it all beautiful inside and out.
Paparazzi (poppy), mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Paparazzi (poppy)
Future prospect
Gigi, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Gigi
Gigi is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Darko decided to make her part of their program. Darko 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.
Good health testing
Gigi, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Gigi
Gigi is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Darko decided to make her part of their program. Darko 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

Romestar performance K9 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 Sporty Mixes.

Full Embark 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).