Greater St. Louis Shetland Sheepdog Club
PLEASE NOTE:
The Greater St. Louis Shetland Sheepdog Club proudly presents the following member breeders, but does not guarantee the services, quality, or health of the puppies or dogs. It is up to the purchaser to question if both parents have been health tested and what guarantees are offered as to the health of the puppy being purchased.
There are four main health concerns in the Shetland Sheepdog breed, but not limited to: hip dysplasia, thyroid disease, Von Wildebrand's disease aka vWD (a bleeding disorder), and eye defects.
Puppy buyers need to be aware of these issues and ask if the parents of the puppy have been screened for these defects. This will not "guarantee" your puppy/dog will be free from these diseases, but will give you a better idea that your new puppy may not develop these defects as they mature.
The breeders listed below are members of the GSLSSC, and are all striving to breed Shelties that conform to the
RAPPORLEE SHETLAND SHEEPDOGS
OWNER: Bob and Vicki Piccirillo
WEBSITE: http://www.rapporlee.com
EMAIL: shelties@rapporlee.com
PHONE: 636-274-7080
Cedar Hill, Missouri (Jefferson County) is currently home to the Shelties of Rapporlee. Dedicated to the breed, and the preservation of its standard, Bob and Vicki Piccirillo have close to five decades of experience and successes toward that end!
Best known as conformation exhibitors and breeders, Rapporlee dogs though have also proudly gone on to earn advanced titles in obedience, and performance venues. Longtime members of the American Shetland Sheepdog Association, and the Greater St. Louis Shetland Sheepdog Club; as immediate Past President for the A.S.S.A. Bob continues to serve the national organization as an Approved Breed Mentor - both Bob and Vicki have been AKC Licensed Judges for Shelties for many years.
Concentrating primarily on the 'Sea Isle' look to maintain the type and characteristics of those they originally fell in love with; their dogs are selected to exhibit overall balance, soundness, expression and temperament as well as the ability to become healthy, loving family pets. Raised and socialized in their home, all dogs are tested to eliminate known genetic health issues before being bred. Their residents include many well known Champions & Studs, as well as the young prospects and up-and-comers waiting in the wings. They are always happy to share information & answer questions on the breed in addition to directing prospective owners as to puppy/rescue availability throughout the mid-west. Visitors welcome by appointment; if you are interested in seeing their dogs, please don't hesitate to give them a call!
SUNRIDGE SHELTIES
OWNER: Charlotte Hulett
WEBSITE: http://www.sunridgeshelties.com
EMAIL: cmhulett@sbcglobal.net
PHONE: 636-942-3770
Charlotte Hulett has been breeding Shelties for over 50 years. She does all genetic tests: Hips, eyes, vWD. She has bred many Performance titled dogs. Obedience was her "first love" in showing dogs. In recent years, her daughter has done well in the Conformation and Agility rings. Visit her web site to see who is being shown, and what she might have available.
WOODRUFF SHELTIES
OWNER: Amy Stoub
WEBSITE: http://www.woodruffshelties.com
EMAIL: amy@woodruffshelties.com
PHONE: 636-937-3508
Small show/hobby breeder dedicated to breeding excellent Shelties that are competitive for conformation, performance, and wonderful for family companionship. All breeding dogs are screened to be clear for the top known challenges for Shelties (hips, eyes, bleeding, and thyroid). Puppies are raised in the home where health and love are at their best.
CASINO SHELTIES
OWNER: Lori Schulz
WEBSITE: http://www.casinoshelties.com
EMAIL: zonebusters@juno.com
PHONE:
BELLAROSE SHELTIES
OWNER: Mark & Sherry Deeds
WEBSITE: www.bellarosekennel.com
EMAIL: Bdhairdy123@aol.com
PHONE: 417-861-9060
BellaRose Shelties is a small/hobby show home located in the beautiful Ozarks. We show our dogs in conformation, & do all genetic testing on our parents prior to our planned breedings. These include
OFA-Hips, Cert-Eyes, vWD, Thyroid, & MDR1. We use the Superdog training on our puppies beginning on day one. We make every attempt to give our puppies a healthy, happy start which also include lots of love & socializing. We breed for show, however often have pet puppies available to loving pet homes.
DARMIL SHETLAND SHEEPDOGS
OWNER: Heidi Jacobson
WEBSITE:
EMAIL: darmilh@yahoo.com
PHONE: 608-354-3407
Darmil shelties started in 1987 when our daughter was looking for a 4H project. Over the years we have been active in many dog activities such as 4H project leaders, obedience, agility, conformation.
We have had the honor of being owned by many top dogs. In 2002 we were one of the top Sheltie breeders in the country.
Our lives would not be complete without these wonderful dogs in our lives. We strive to produce Shelties that make excellent family companions as well as tough competitors in any venue they pursue.
Thank you for getting to know us.
Heidi J.
