Somerlake Shetland Sheepdogs
- Mackinaw, IL ·
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Meet the breeder
I'm Sue S., the breeder behind Somerlake Shetland Sheepdogs located in Mackinaw, IL. We are a small hobby breeder located in Central Illinois. We breed for temperament, health and confirmation. The foundation of our breeding program starts with raising healthy and well-loved dogs. We aim to pass the same happiness of owning a quality-bred dog to our buyers.
Q. & A. with Sue
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue merle and white, black and white, black white and tan, 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.
Libby
Went homeFemale
Lexi
Went homeFemale
Luna
Went homeFemale
Naya
Went homeFemale
Janie
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Sue
Sue 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.
Sue 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 8 weeks old.
“We strive to match our puppy’s temperament and physical activity at the request of the buyer.”
Price
“Our puppies are offered on companion contracts and not offered for breeding purposes. Price includes AKC Limited Registration, first round of immunizations, dewormings and two year health guarantee. Deposit is taken when you decide to reserve a puppy from our current litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sue 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 Sue 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 Sue 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
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sue.
Breeder's location
Meet in Mackinaw, IL
639 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Chicago Midway Airport
573 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Sue can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Sue
Sue has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Sue was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Sue is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Somerlake Shetland Sheepdogs 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
Taylor, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Taylor
Taylor is a sweetheart and has 2 pts towards her Championship. She has all health and genetic testing completed. Hips are Excellent, Eyes normal, DNA all clear and full dentition.
Excellent health testing
Dermatomyositis, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), +5 more.
Tessa, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Tessa
Tessa is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sue decided to make her part of their program. Sue 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.
Abby, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Abby
Abby is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sue decided to make her part of their program. Sue 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.
Naya, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Naya
Naya is a female Shetland Sheepdog almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sue decided to make her part of their program. Sue 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
Excellent level
Somerlake Shetland Sheepdogs 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Sue to bring home their puppies.
Iris W.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
I found the information on good dog, about Sue & her puppies. She raises companion dogs, that attracted me & the reviews were all so positive for her. I found her to be genuine & fair with the interaction in finding a perfect & well cared for pet. Thank you Sue for your wonderful care, careful placement of your puppies
Brea E.
Verified owner · Jan. 2023
Sue was beyond amazing to work with and a true blessing as well as a new friend! My sweet sheltie girl, Isla has been the missing piece of my heart and home! She is so stinking cute and well behaved, (we almost have potty training mastered before 12 weeks) not to mention spunky, sweet and a little sassy but such a true blessing. Thank you guys so much for the best little blessing!!
Amanda C.
Verified owner · Aug. 2026
Sue was absolutely amazing to work with and you can tell just how much she loves the puppies, always there to answer questions and continuing to want to keep up with the puppies when they get to their new homes. She matched the perfect puppy for us. Maize has fit in with our home and our other dogs since day one and she’s perfect.
