Stoneybrook Working Dogs
Upcoming litters
Expected Maremma Sheepdog litter
Due Apr. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Colleen W., the breeder behind Stoneybrook Working Dogs located in Crow Wing County, MN. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and conformation. We strive to produce beautiful and versatile beloved companions. Our goal is to preserve the line of these incredible companions as well as provide others with quality-bred working dogs. We would be honored to introduce you to one of our Maremma Sheepdog puppies!
Q. & A. with Colleen
Why did you start breeding?
Purposeful and ethical breeding is so important for the healthy progression of the Maremma Sheepdog. Stoneybrook is dedicated to preserving the inherent qualities of this magnificent breed. The Maremma Sheepdog has been developed for its strong pack instinct and independent and protective nature.What makes your program special?
At Stoneybrook, we strive to raise only sound, healthy, and structurally correct puppies. Each puppy is bred, raised, and loved to ensure health, happiness, and harmony at the start of its life. We pride ourselves on helping all of our clients find the right fit for them. Holding ourselves to high standards is paramount to the well-being of our dogs and to the integrity of our program. We look forward to connecting with you!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Colleen
Colleen 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.
Colleen 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 7 weeks old.
Price
"A $200 deposit is required to reserve a puppy. This deposit is refundable if we cannot provide you a puppy from your selected breeding. Buyer has two options, a full refund or the deposit can be applied toward a puppy from a subsequent litter."
Contract & health guarantee
Colleen 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 Colleen 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 Colleen 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
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Colleen.
Breeder's location
Meet in Crow Wing County, MN
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Minneapolis–St. Paul /Wold-Chamberlain Airport
More about Colleen
Club memberships
Colleen is a member of Maremma Sheepdog Club of America.
Colleen has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Colleen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Colleen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Stoneybrook Working Dogs 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
Serene, mom
Maremma Sheepdog
About Serene
Serene is a natural born guardian angel. She loves her sheep and stays very close to her flock. She is very people friendly but once she gets her fair share of attention, she goes right back to her duties. Serene has never chased the livestock. She was raised as a pup with some young angus heifers which she became very attached to. The following summer she was placed out on pasture with a flock of ewes and their lambs. She did absolutely amazing with them. Never once did I need to correct her for play chasing or harassing the lambs.
Gabe, dad
Maremma Sheepdog
About Gabe
Gabe has been a great addition to our livestock operation. He moves quietly and calmly among the animals and never showed any desire to play chase. He has been with the stock since he arrived here at 6 months of age and has formed a strong bond with his charges. Although Gabe is a young dog, he is very trustworthy with both small ruminants and poultry.
Alayna, mom
Maremma Sheepdog
About Alayna
Alayna is a female Maremma Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Colleen decided to make her part of their program. Colleen 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
Stoneybrook Working Dogs 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 Maremma 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.
Shoulder Osteochondrosis
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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
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).
