Zandria Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs
Meet the breeder
I'm Alexzandra E., the breeder behind Zandria Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs located in Toldeo, WA. We breed with a focus on health and temperament, and we have years of experience in preparing puppies for their forever homes. We spend lots of time socializing and training our pups so they will have a great foundation of good behavior and neurological development.
Q. & A. with Alexzandra
Why did you start breeding?
As a child through 4H and landing a purebred dog to do performance. This then lead to showing and then breeding .What makes your program special?
That I work hard for the best show dogs and companions, with solid temperament ,along with health.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Collie puppies are blue merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Alexzandra
Alexzandra 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
“All puppies are the same price regardless if they are a companion or show prospect.”
Contract & health guarantee
Alexzandra 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 Alexzandra 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 Alexzandra 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 Alexzandra.
Breeder's location
Meet in Toldeo, WA
2325 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport
2296 miles away
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More about Alexzandra
Club memberships
Alexzandra is a member of CCA and PNW Collie Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Judge, Professional Handler.
Alexzandra has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Alexzandra was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Alexzandra’s links
Alexzandra is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Zandria Collies and 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
Avalon, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Avalon
Avalon is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alexzandra decided to make her part of their program. Alexzandra 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.
Rocco, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Rocco
Rocco is a male Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Alexzandra decided to make him part of their program. Alexzandra 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
Collie
Shetland Sheepdog
Great level
Zandria Collies and 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 Collies.
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.
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Brucellosis, Dentition
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.
von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), Shetland Sheepdog Type, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Dermatomyositis, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cyclic Neutropenia, Grey Collie Syndrome (CN)
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).
