I'm Carleen P., the breeder behind Southern Charm Sheltie’s located in Virginia. We focus on the proper development of all our puppies because we know that each one is unique and deserving of undivided love and attention. Each puppy is bred, raised, and loved indoors to ensure health, happiness, and harmony at the start of its life. At Southern Charm, beauty is a given, but producing healthy, loving, and versatile Shelties is our true goal.
Q. & A. with Carleen
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Carleen
Carleen 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 $350 non-refundable deposit and between $1,800 - $2,150 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes AKC limited registration. Microchipping. All puppies are health checked by my Sheltie specific Vet, they are cleared by her before they can go home. New owners will receive a healthy report from the Vet on letter head from my Vet after their physical has been performed. Puppies and Mom's are dewormed at 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks old. $350 deposit to hold puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Carleen 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 Carleen 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 Carleen directly.
Southern Charm Sheltie’s 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
Buck, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Buck
Buck is a male Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Carleen decided to make him part of their program. Carleen 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.
Precious, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Precious
Precious is a male Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Carleen decided to make him part of their program. Carleen 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.
Lady, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Lady
Lady is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carleen decided to make her part of their program. Carleen 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.
Wasabi, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Wasabi
Wasabi is a male Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Carleen decided to make him part of their program. Carleen 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.
Autumn, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Autumn
Autumn is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carleen decided to make her part of their program. Carleen 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.
Charm, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Charm
Charm is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carleen decided to make her part of their program. Carleen 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.
Belle, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Belle
Belle is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carleen decided to make her part of their program. Carleen 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
Southern Charm Sheltie’s 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.
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).