Sheldon Shepherds LLC
Meet the breeder
I'm Melissa S., the breeder behind Sheldon Shepherds LLC located in Bonne Terre, MO. We are dedicated to placing pups in the perfect homes! Sheldon Shepherds LLC is a family-owned company registered with AKC! We carefully maintain breed quality with our litters to sell!
Q. & A. with Melissa
Why did you start breeding?
We bought our first german shepherd years ago as a family pet for our 7 kids to grow up with! We quickly fell in love with the breed and after many years and research, we decided to buy an imported german shepherd with great lines and start our breeding journey! We have since raised and found homes for 4 litter! We are now breeding our second girl and dreaming of plans for our future!What makes your program special?
Family owned and operated. Our pets are part of our family and live on our 27 acre farm! Each pet is well socialized with people of all ages!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Melissa
Melissa 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 $500 refundable deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All of our pups are $2,500. The $500 deposit comes out of that amount. .”
Contract & health guarantee
Melissa 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 Melissa 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 Melissa 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 Melissa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Bonne Terre, MO
711 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at St. Louis Lambert Airport
693 miles away
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More about Melissa
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Melissa’s links
Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sheldon Shepherds LLC 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
Schatzi, mom
German Shepherd
About Schatzi
Schatzi is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Melissa decided to make her part of their program. Melissa 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Sheldon Shepherds LLC 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 German Shepherds.
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.
