Wellington Shetland Sheepdogs

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Christine D.

Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

  • Matthews, NC

Meet the breeder

I'm Christine D., the breeder behind Wellington Shetland Sheepdogs located in Matthews, NC. Our breeding program focuses on the unique characteristics specific to the AKC breed standard. Our goal is to breed happy, healthy puppies, with solid temperaments.

Q. & A. with Christine

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

    Our puppies are sable 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 Christine

Christine 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Christine partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We take great care in matching families and puppies. We prefer to place puppies in homes where a family member works from home and puppies can be attended to as needed.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit that secures a specific puppy. The remaining $2,500 - $3,500 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.
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“The price includes the AKC registration, initial vaccines, deworming and puppy socialization.”

Contract & health guarantee

Christine 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 Christine 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 Christine 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
      • Daily handling
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Puppy starter kit
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Matthews, NC

4384 miles away

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More about Christine

  • Club memberships

    Christine is a member of American Shetland Sheepdog Association and Triangle Shetland Sheepdog Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Christine has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Christine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Christine’s links

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Christine is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Wellington Shetland Sheepdogs 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

Excellent level

Wellington Shetland Sheepdogs 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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.

  • 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.

  • Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), Dermatomyositis, 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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