Solange Shelties

Linda N.

Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Linda N., the breeder behind Solange Shelties located in Chapel Hill, NC. Our dogs and pups are raised in our home and are loved as family. We strive to produce high-quality show prospects and companions. When we bring a life into the world, we make sure it gets the best start possible. This includes proper health care and socialization for each puppy, but it starts even earlier than birth. We set our puppies up for success by carefully selecting the parents of each litter, keeping in mind factors such as health, temperament, conformation, ability, and drive. Our goal is to produce well-balanced puppies and find them loving, responsible homes. Parents are fully tested and have their OFA CHIC health certification.

Q. & A. with Linda

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I joined a sheltie club and attended breed education seminars in order to learn about sheltie genetics and principals of breeding.

  • What makes your program special?

    My dogs are raised in the house and bred for conformation and performance, but primarily to be wonderful companions.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include sable and white and blue merle white and tan. 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 Linda

Linda 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.

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 $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“A deposit is sometimes requested to ensure I don’t unnecessarily turn away a good home.”

Contract & health guarantee

Linda 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 Linda 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 Linda 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 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
      • Puppy starter kit
      • AKC registration
      • Toys
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Chapel Hill, NC

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Raleigh–Durham Airport

Flexible meeting point

Linda can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Linda

  • Club memberships

    Linda is a member of Triangle Shetland Sheepdog Club and American Shetland Sheepdog Association.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    ASSA Sportsmanship Award, Bred/owned two OFA Champions of Health.

  • Linda has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

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

Linda is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Solange 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 dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Solange 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.

  • 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.

  • von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), Dermatomyositis, 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).

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