Royal Tea Shelties

Jody G.

Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

  • Bainbridge, NY

Meet the breeder

I'm Jody G., the breeder behind Royal Tea Shelties located in Bainbridge, NY. Having Shelties in our lives is such a blessing. We find so much fulfillment in providing that same companionship to other homes! We treat our dogs and puppies like family, and we give each pup all the loving care that we can to prepare them for their forever homes. We are proud of our program and look forward to helping you find your next furry family member! We can be found on FB or on royalteashelties web page.

Q. & A. with Jody

  • Why did you start breeding?

    When beginning a search for my own first Sheltie, I found it extremely difficult to find a puppy that came from health tested parents and had that beautiful Sheltie expression that we all know and love. I finally found my girl, who has since become the foundation of my program. I have had the privilege of being mentored by a breeder of 40 years who is also an AKC judge, guiding me along the way.

  • What makes your program special?

    I am a very small and focused program. My puppies are born and raised in my home. Each and every puppy is handled extensively, taught to accept grooming and exposed to all common household noises. They are moved to an enrichment pen at 3 weeks old that provides a safe and clean environment with a wide variety of toys and pieces of equipment to help encourage a confident and balanced temperament.

  • 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 Jody

Jody 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 $800 deposit and between $1,700 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price includes AKC limited Registration, written health guarantee and lifetime breeder support. Puppies receive an extensive Vet exam that includes age app. vaccines and a fecal test before leaving. Deposits are returned ONLY if I am unable to provide you a healthy puppy. All other deposits will be retained and may be used towards the purchase price of a future puppy, if one becomes available and subject the pricing of the litter purchased from.”

Contract & health guarantee

Jody 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 Jody 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 Jody 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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Bainbridge, NY

3843 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at ALB

More about Jody

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Puppy Culture Breeder.

  • Jody has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years

    Jody was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Jody’s links

Jody is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Royal Tea Shelties 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

Good level

Royal Tea Shelties 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.

  • 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.

  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Jody to bring home their puppies.

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    Richard (Dick) M.

    Verified owner · May 2024

    Excellent experience. Jody was very easy to work with and it is clear that our new puppy was well prepared for transitioning to a new home. We have named her Sophie and she is a sweetheart. She is already taking well to training and loves to play. She is also very social. We were somewhat surprised at how readily she takes to new people and animals. She’s as healthy as can be, eats well, and is making great progress with potty training.

Photos

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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