I'm Shelby B., the breeder behind Shelby Burleson's Golden Retrievers and Jack Russell Terriers located in Berthoud, CO. We offer quality family and farm-raised puppies. We have a passion for excellence and healthy family pets. Our goal is to produce a great representation of the Golden Retriever and the Jack Russel Terrier with excellent dispositions so that others may experience the joys of living life with these incredible breeds! We love our dogs!
Q. & A. with Shelby
Why did you start breeding?
My program is founded upon love and respect for all things dog, and I am passionate about placing the perfect pups into caring homes. I am devoted to ensuring there are happy and healthy puppies for others to enjoy, and I do so by responsibly growing these incredible breeds!
What makes your program special?
My dogs work hard, play hard, love hard, and are part of the family. I prepare all of my puppies to excel in life, and I am very conscious about who I rehome my puppies to, always ensuring that each one goes to the best home possible complementary to its personality and ability. In my breeding program, good health and temperament are essential, cuteness is guaranteed, and lots of love is always included!
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Golden Retriever puppies are light golden. Jack Russell Terrier puppies include brown and white and black and white. 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.
Boy 4
Reserved
Male
Boy 3
Reserved
Male
Boy 2
Reserved
Male
Girl 2
Reserved
Female
Girl 1
Reserved
Female
Boy 1
Reserved
Male
Girl 3
Reserved
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
TBD
Went home
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 7
Went home
Female
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Boy 2 cowboy
Went home
Male
Boy 1 Trevor
Went home
Male
Boy 3 CALVIN
Went home
Male
Boy 4 JAKE
Went home
Male
Girl 1 Tink
Went home
Female
TBD
Went home
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Pink Collar girl
Went home
Female
Charlie Brown~ brown collar boy
Went home
Male
Orange male- Elway
Went home
Male
yellow collar girl Sunshine 🌞
Went home
Female
Royal blue male~ Dodger
Went home
Male
Light green collar girl
Went home
Female
White collar girl- Lacey
Went home
Female
Lavender Hazel , lavender collar girl
Went home
Female
Forrest~Dark green collar boy
Went home
Male
Black Jack~Black collar boy
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Shelby
Shelby 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $3,300 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Also included are the health guarantee, deworming, and the first vaccines. A deposit will be required after the puppies are born and thriving. Applicants will pay the deposit along with a signed contract.
This is to protect you as well as us. We have references to contact with our previous puppies before you decide. *It’s understandable to be certain before your deposit. But puppy will not be held until deposit is received.”
Contract & health guarantee
Shelby 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 Shelby 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 Shelby directly.
Shelby Burleson's Golden Retrievers and Jack Russell Terriers 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
Shelby B.
Litter update on 04 Dec. •
week 7. coming this Saturday. Puppies are very social and love visitors 🥰
Maverick and Pippin's litter
Shelby B.
Litter update on 26 Nov. •
Pippin playing with her five weeks until old pups 🐶💕💕
Maverick and Pippin's litter
Shelby B.
Program update on 10 Nov. •
After a long nursing, results are milk drunk sleep 💤
Shelby B.
Litter update on 10 Nov. •
Week three. 3️⃣
Maverick and Pippin's litter
Shelby B.
Program update on 01 Nov. •
Eyes are opening , nose pigment started to change, ear flaps unfolding at two weeks old Nov 1 st 🐶😊
Shelby B.
Program update on 27 Oct. •
Shelby B.
Program update on 24 Oct. •
7 days old
Shelby B.
Litter update on 19 Oct. •
Birthday pups 🐶
Maverick and Pippin's litter
Shelby B.
Litter update on 18 Oct. •
They’re here. Birthdate 10/18/25
Maverick and Pippin's litter
Shelby B.
Litter update on 15 Oct. •
Delivery Saturday 10/18/25
Maverick and Pippin's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Jack Russell Terrier
Golden Retriever
Pippin, mom
Jack Russell Terrier
About Pippin
Pippin is my love, a great mother, and she comes out to horse barn daily and sticks by my side. She loves truck rides, golf cart or tractor 🚜 rides. She’s very savy about horses and hunts small animals like mice and rabbits along with our other JRT’s. She loves bouncing through fresh año or lying in the sun. She’s a true four seasons girl. She’s had several litters and the owners of her pups are very happy with their special little ones !
Excellent health testing
JRTCA Registry, DNA Disease Panel, +6 more.
Pippin, mom
Jack Russell Terrier
About Pippin
Mostly red and white tri color fr some smooth coat
Tink, mom
Jack Russell Terrier
About Tink
Tink is gentle natured , with great curiosity and very cuddly each evening. She has great scenting and hunting skills on the farm. She gets along well with other dogs and cats . Is happy to go for a drive and loves a good movie in the arm
chair with us. She is the daughter of Pippin and Peter pan. Both exceptional tempered dogs .
Maverick, dad
Jack Russell Terrier
About Maverick
Maverick is an exceptional stud dog, with esteemed pedigree as well as looks and demeanor. He is gorgeous floating mover with correct shoulder and hip angles. He has wonderful
conformation. Very correct in every way.
A really fun dog to have on the farm and at home. He gets along well with other dogs, around horses and comes with an easy recall . He travels well in the car and loves a good cuddle or a lap to warm. Maverick loves the toy box and entertains himself and others with his antics.
We are looking forward to this litter with great anticipation
Kalani, mom
Golden Retriever
About Kalani
Light cream AKC Golden Retriever
Kiara, mom
Golden Retriever
About Kiara
https://ofa.org/advanced-search/un
Parent health testing
Golden Retriever
Jack Russell Terrier
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Shelby Burleson's Golden Retrievers and Jack Russell Terriers 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 Golden Retrievers.
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.
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 5 (NCL5), Golden Retriever Type, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1
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).
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.