Snake River Shelties
- Lewiston, ID
- Responds within an hour
Meet the breeder
I'm Cassandra B., the breeder behind Snake River Shelties located in Lewiston, ID. We got our first Sheltie Nishka, a sable female in 1974. We had both always wanted a Sheltie when we were kids. Over the last 50 years we haven't had a time without a Sheltie or a few. We had the pleasure of having a litter here and there but working full time on a farm doesn't leave much time for things like that. In 2021 we retired and moved to Lewiston to be closer to our kids and grand kids. We moved with our Shelties Max and Maddie. Adjusting to city life was a little different these for two. We went from snow and dirty dog life to pampered city dogs who go to the groomer. They both grew to love this and spending more time with us and the grand kids. We lost Max in December 2022 to cancer. Maddie is still healthy and doing great. She is now the babysitter to the young Shelties. We believe in helping others to love this breed and be apart of the Sheltie family while ensuring we are providing the most healthy and well adjusted dogs.
Q. & A. with Cassandra
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are sable and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Cassandra
Cassandra 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
"All puppies and dogs will have a current vet check, vaccines, deworming or fecal, and a microchip."
Contract & health guarantee
Cassandra 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 Cassandra 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 Cassandra directly.
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
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Cassandra.
Breeder's location
Meet in Lewiston, ID
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Spokane Airport (Geiger Field)
Flexible meeting point
Cassandra can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Cassandra
Cassandra has been a member of Good Dog for 8 months
Cassandra was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Cassandra is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Snake River 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 health testing
Good level
Snake River 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.
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.
PRA, Shetland Sheepdog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), 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).
