Shelby Burleson's Golden Retrievers and Jack Russell Terriers

Shelby B.

Breeder of Golden Retrievers and Jack Russell Terriers

  • Berthoud, CO
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Meet the breeder

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.

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, 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.

Shelby 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 6 weeks old.

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.

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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
      • Scent introduction
      • 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
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Berthoud, CO

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Denver Airport

Meet in Fort Collins, CO

More about Shelby

  • Shelby has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

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

  • Shelby’s links

Shelby is a trusted Good Dog breeder

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

Parent dogs

All breeds

Golden Retriever

Jack Russell Terrier

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).

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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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