Vickey Willard

Vickey W.

Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

Meet the breeder

I'm Vickey W., the breeder behind Vickey Willard located in Houston, TX. I strive to breed show-quality Shelties with brains, body, and beauty. I enjoy performing in agility, conformation, rally and animal assisted therapy dog programs. I am careful with selecting breeding stock and extensive health testing. My goal is to produce healthy dogs with great temperaments that are exemplary representations of the breed and have the ability to excel in the performance ring.

Q. & A. with Vickey

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I was very fortunate to connect with Nancy Keen of Mystique Shelties. I obtained my first show dog and finished him to his championship. I have since finished my 2nd sheltie to her Bronze Grand Championship. We have achieved agility, rally, Tricks and CGC titles. It has been my goal to help ensure the future of the Shetland Sheepdog through responsibly breeding of my dog. I dearly love this breed and am proud to be doing my part as an ethical program!

  • What makes your program special?

    I am a professional breeder of high-quality Shetland Sheepdogs. I do not produce a litter unless each of my parent dogs are fully healthy and excellent representations of the standard. I am dedicated to always having responsible policies when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming my pups. I love what I do and truly want nothing more than to see each and every one of my puppies shine!

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Vickey

Vickey 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

Connect with Vickey to learn more details about pricing.

Contract & health guarantee

Vickey 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 Vickey 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 Vickey 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
    • 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 Vickey.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Houston, TX

5248 miles away

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More about Vickey

  • Club memberships

    Vickey is a member of American Shetland Sheepdog Association, Shetland Sheepdog Club of Houston, and Shoreline Shetland Sheepdog Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Agility Trial Trainer, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.

  • Vickey has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

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

  • Vickey’s links

Vickey is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Vickey Willard 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Vickey Willard 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Animal Genetics Panel, Dermatomyositis, 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).

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