Marisala Shetland Sheepdogs
Ipswich City, QLD
Hi, I'm Jessica R.
Small, hands on breeder of UK type shelties. Our pups are raised in the home with Early Neurological Stimulation and Puppy Culture programs, so pups are confident and resilient. Carefully selected lines and consciously bred puppies aiming to improve with every litter.
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- Breeding & Welfare
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- Home Environment
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- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
Puppies are raised using both Early Neurological Stimulation practices and Puppy Culture. They are crate and semi-toilet trained before leaving for their new homes. They'll be introduced to shaping and luring exercises as well as loading markers for training. Puppies are safely exposed to a range of different sounds,…
Health
I aim to breed when I can *improve* the breed. I carefully match bitches to studs that have complementary structure and DNA profiles. I avoid breeding carrier to carrier whenever possible. Our bitches are never bred before their 2nd birthday to ensure they're physically mature and all required health testing is…
Home environment
Puppies are born and raised in our home. Our dogs are family members and live and sleep in the house with us. Our dogs are all crate-trained but are never restricted. Newborns enjoy a warm whelping area for their first two weeks of life, after that their living space opens up to a dynamic playground. We provide a…
Included with our puppies
Along with your new fluffball, you will receive a comprehensive puppy pack that includes a 3kg bag of Eukanuba Small Breed Puppy Food, a Nexguard flea tick and worming chew, a sample pack of EAC Gut Support Supplement, a slip lead, slicker brush, metal comb, some toys/blankets from the whelping box, Dogs Australia…
Health Tests
Core Tests(3/3)
Marisala Shetland Sheepdogs conducts 3 out of 3 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Shetland Sheepdog.
CEA
Genetic Test
Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), also known as ‘Choroidal Hypoplasia’ (CH), is a genetic disease…
Hip Dysplasia
Physical Test
These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs with…
MDR1
Genetic Test
The MDR-1 gene (Multi-drug Resistance Gene 1) is responsible for producing proteins that protect…
Additional Tests
Marisala Shetland Sheepdogs conducts 4 additional tests available for the Shetland Sheepdog.
- Genetic Test
This is a disease affecting the spinal cord of older dogs, initially causing wobbliness and eventually hindlimb paralysis. It can affect a wide range of breeds. There is now a DNA test that can indicated if a breeding dog is carrying this disease.
- Genetic Test
The ABCB4 gene has been associated with an increased risk of developing the liver condition Gallbladder Mucocele, in Shetland Sheepdogs. This condition results in the gallbladder becoming distended with mucus and can cause pain, blockages and ruptures in the liver and gallbladder region. There is now a DNA test to identify whether a dog is carrying a mutation in this gene.
- Genetic Test
Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Phosphatase 1 Deficiency (PDP1) is a genetic disease. It causes extreme exhaustion after exercise. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
- Genetic Test
Von Willebrand’s Disease (VWD/vWD) is a genetic bleeding disorder caused by a lack of a specific clotting factor. There are three forms of the disease, types 1, 2 & 3. A DNA test is available for each type of VWD to identify whether a breeding dog is a carrier or might be affected. The severity of VWD varies widely between breeds and individuals, ranging from life threatening, through to having no impact on clotting ability.
Transportation options
Marisala Shetland Sheepdogs will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
Marisala Shetland Sheepdogs supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
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About the Breeder
A little about us
Small, dedicated breeder of English-type shelties with health and correct breed standard temperament and structure being our focus. Litters are raised at home with Early Neurological Stimulation and Puppy Culture Protocols so our pups are tenacious, confident and resilient. This brings out the best in this versatile,…
Why we got involved in breeding
For the love of the Shetland Sheepdog. I was a dog trainer who got into dog sports, which led to showing. It was in the show ring that I cemented the decision to breed these incredible little dogs :)
Our special touch
I am a forever learner and a perfectionist. I want to learn all I possibly can to improve the breed with every litter. I work with fellow ethical Sheltie breeders, sharing knowledge and improving as a community.
Connect with us
facebookCredentials
State registration
BIN0015765458551
Association
Dogs Queensland (ANKC)
Association number
#4100257218
Prefix
Marisala
Breeding since
2020
- IDOC - Ipswich Dog Obedience Club
- Shetland Sheepdog Club of Queensland Inc
- The Sunshine Coast Dog Obedience Club Inc
A$4,000