I'm Richard C., the breeder behind Sirrics Shetland Sheepdos & Collies located in Washington. As breeders, we are stewards of the future of our breed, so we are careful to always maintain ethical breeding practices. This includes proper health testing, intentional breeding for specific traits, and raising our puppies with proper socialization.
Q. & A. with Richard
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Collie puppies have rough coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Shetland Sheepdog puppies include sable and white, white blue merle and tan, blue merle white and tan, black and white, blue merle and white, and black white and tan. Collie puppies include blue merle white and tan, black white and tan, sable and white, and blue merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Richard
Richard 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 non-refundable deposit and between $1,700 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“All deposits are non-refundable, except in the case that the puppy become unavailable before delivery to the new owners. Then and only then will the Breeders refund the deposit in full.”
Contract & health guarantee
Richard 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 Richard 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 Richard directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Richard.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Washington
2222 miles away
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Richard is a member of Coeur d'Alene Dog Fanciers, Pacific Northwest Shetland Sheepdog Club, Collie Club of America, and American Shetland Sheepdog Association.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Richard has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Richard was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Sirrics Shetland Sheepdos & Collies 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 health testing
Collie
Shetland Sheepdog
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Sirrics Shetland Sheepdos & Collies 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 Collies.
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.
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).