Starr's Shelties

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Misty Y.

Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

Meet the breeder

I'm Misty Y., the breeder behind Starr's Shelties located in Bay Minette, AL. We raise our puppies with total care and attention so they can become well-socialized and loving additions to their forever homes. Breeder support and a continued effort to enhance the breed are the main objectives of our program. We hope to stay connected to our buyers long after the puppy goes home!

Q. & A. with Misty

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

    Our puppies include sable merle and white, sable and white, blue merle and white, black and white, blue merle white and tan, and black white and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Misty

Misty 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 $300 deposit and between $900 - $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Puppies go home with registration paperwork, microchip information, vet exam paperwork as well as first set of vaccines a blanket and toys that smell like mom and siblings.”

Contract & health guarantee

Misty 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 Misty 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 Misty 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
      • Socialized with children
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Bay Minette, AL

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Pensacola Airport


Flexible meeting point

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

More about Misty

  • Misty has been a member of Good Dog for 7 months

    Misty was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

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Misty is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Starr's 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

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Starr's 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.

  • 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).

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