Sunny Shelties

Linnea G.

Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

  • Princeton, MN
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Linnea G., the breeder behind Sunny Shelties located in Princeton, MN. I am dedicated to raising happy, healthy Sheltie puppies in a home environment with individual attention and training. I breed with a focus on temperament, health, structure, intelligence, and willingness to please. The most important part of my program is training and socializing my puppies.

Q. & A. with Linnea

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My parents bred while I was growing up, and it became a passion for me. I competed in the 4H dog project including a few state championship wins. I followed that with teaching 4H classes, and as an adult, I compete in AKC obedience, rally, lure coursing tests, and agility. I have dabbled in conformation, and if I can find the time, I hope to try dock diving, disc dog, and a few other dog sports.

  • What makes your program special?

    I am continually trying to improve my lines by health testing and breeding with high-quality studs. Temperament, health, and socialization are critical to me. I raise my pups with proven methods. I love my dogs and what I do. I truly want what is best for my pups and their future families.

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

    Our puppies include sable merle and white, sable and white, blue merle white and tan, blue merle and white, black white and tan, and black and white. 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 Linnea

Linnea 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 $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The deposit is accepted once a person commits to a pup from a specific litter. The deposit reserves the puppy until the time of pick-up. The deposit is only refundable if the puppy becomes ill/injured.”

Contract & health guarantee

Linnea 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 Linnea 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 Linnea directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Princeton, MN

More about Linnea

  • Linnea has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

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

  • Linnea’s links

Linnea is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Sunny 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Sunny 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.

  • 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), 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 Linnea to bring home their puppies.

  • Daniel H.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    Linnea was absolutely fantastic during the selection and adoption process. Her knowledge of Shelties is second-to-none and she truly shows care & compassion to make sure that both the puppy and the new mommy & daddy are 100% compatible.

Photos

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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