I'm Deborah S., the breeder behind Syringa Shelties located in Idaho Falls, ID. I am a small, home-based breeder with large expectations for my Shetland Sheepdogs! I offer top-quality, healthy, loving puppies. My priority is to ensure the health and well-being of all my dogs from birth until they leave with their forever family and beyond. My passion for this breed is poured into every aspect of my breeding program. I truly love my dogs and what I do.
Q. & A. with Deborah
Why did you start breeding?
I am very proud to be breeding these incredible dogs. It is important to me that I am breeding versatile, well-rounded, socialized, and healthy pups for my buyers to welcome into their homes and hearts. I am devoted to ensuring there are happy and healthy Shetland Sheepdogs for others to enjoy, and I do so by responsibly growing this incredible breed.
What makes your program special?
I am a proud breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs and enjoy sharing my love of them with the world. My heavy involvement in the show world speaks to the standards that I breed my dogs by. I strive to breed healthy, quality pups that can fit any lifestyle. I take pride in raising well-tempered and socialized puppies who can excel in work, show, or as beloved companions. I love what I do and truly want the very best for my puppies and their forever families.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Deborah
Deborah 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 between $2,500 - $6,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes the guarantee, first shots, wormings, a well socialized puppy, AKC registration, vet checked and microchipped. NA.”
Contract & health guarantee
Deborah 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 Deborah 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 Deborah directly.
Syringa 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 dogs
Bell, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Bell
Bell is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Deborah decided to make her part of their program. Deborah 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
Excellent level
Syringa 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.
VetGen DNA Testing, Dermatomyositis, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Animal Genetics Panel
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).