Sheltie stud dogs with size, color and health results
The Sheltie looks like a small Collie, but it is a breed of its own, with its own breeding puzzles. Height is hard to hold, and color genetics need care. So VerifiedStuds shows each stud's measured height, color, DNA and health results, from an identity-verified owner.
$400 to $1,200+
typical fee, while champion sires cost more
Hips and eyes
the parent club list, plus DNA tests
Natural, chilled, frozen
breeding methods
Sheltie profiles are opening now. Because the marketplace is new, any tested male can still claim a free Founding Stud spot.
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Give his measured height, color and what he carries, then add hips, eyes, MDR1 and vWD results.
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Claim this spotShetland Sheepdog stud fees usually run from $400 to $1,200. A health-tested male without titles often charges $400 to $900. However, AKC champions and proven sires that hold correct size can ask $1,200 to $2,000.
These are market estimates, since fees are private. A stud known for producing in-size puppies is especially valued, because height is so hard to control. Our stud fee guide explains common fee terms.
$400 to $1,200+
Overall range: $400 to $2,000
Health-tested, untitled male: $400 to $900
Champion or proven in-size sire: $1,200 to $2,000
The American Shetland Sheepdog Association asks for two evaluations, which the AKC lists on its Herding Group health testing page. Owners upload them for the Verified Health badge:
Test
What we accept
Hips
OFA hip evaluation or PennHIP
Eyes
Exam by a board-certified ophthalmologist (ACVO)
Brucellosis
Negative test taken before the breeding
Beyond that, DNA tests are widely used. For instance, MDR1 shows drug sensitivity, and vWD type 3 is a bleeding disorder. Tests for Collie Eye Anomaly and for dermatomyositis risk, a skin and muscle disease, are available as well. In addition, many breeders check the thyroid. Registered results can be found on the OFA website.
For the basics of hip, eye and DNA testing, see our health testing guides.
First, ask for his measured height. The standard allows 13 to 16 inches at the shoulder, and anything outside it is disqualified. Oversize puppies are common, so a stud who measures in, from parents who also measured in, is a real asset.
Next, plan the colors. Shelties come in sable, tricolor, blue merle, bi-black and bi-blue. Blue merle should only be bred to tricolor or bi-black. In contrast, merle to merle risks deaf and blind puppies, and merle to sable gives sable merles that are hard to identify later.
Finally, consider coat and character. The coat should be long, straight and harsh with a dense undercoat. Meanwhile, the ideal temperament is bright and responsive. Some shyness with strangers is typical, but nervousness is a fault.
The AKC describes the Shetland Sheepdog as playful, energetic and bright. The breed comes from the rugged Shetland Islands of Scotland, where small, hardy dogs herded sheep and ponies.
Shelties ranked 29th in AKC registrations for 2025. They excel at obedience and agility, and they bond closely with their families. Because they are sensitive and vocal, breeders look for sires with calm, confident natures.
Shelties usually breed naturally. Still, some males are shy breeders, so owners sometimes turn to artificial insemination. Chilled semen also helps you reach a sire of the right size and color in another state. Each profile lists the methods offered.
Read the dog artificial insemination guide for timing and costs. Then see how VerifiedStuds works.
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First, shortlist studs and message owners through the site to agree on dates and terms.
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Then book the stud and pay the listed fee by card at checkout.
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After that, accept the breeding terms before the booking confirms.
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Finally, the owner is paid through Stripe, and you can leave a verified review after the breeding.
Own a Sheltie stud? List Your Stud free. The first 100 studs pay no commission on their first booking.
Also compare Pembroke Welsh Corgi studs, Australian Cattle Dog studs, Border Collie studs and Miniature American Shepherd studs, or see every breed on our stud dogs by breed page. Planning his workload? Then read our guide to how often a stud can breed. Owners of every breed can list here.
How much is a Sheltie stud fee?
Most owners charge $400 to $1,200. However, champions and proven in-size sires can ask up to $2,000.
What health tests should a Sheltie stud have?
The parent club asks for hip and eye evaluations. Breeders also use DNA tests such as MDR1 and vWD. We require a negative brucellosis test as well.
Why does Sheltie height matter so much?
Dogs under 13 or over 16 inches cannot be shown. Therefore, breeders prize sires that reliably produce correct size.
Can two blue merle Shelties be bred together?
They should not be. A quarter of the puppies would be double merle, with a high risk of deafness and eye defects.
Can Collies and other breeds be listed here?
Yes. Any breed is welcome on VerifiedStuds.
How do I list my Sheltie at stud?
Create a free account, add his height, color, health results and photos, and set your fee. Or let our team build the listing for you.
List him free while the 100 Founding Stud spots are open, or compare typical fees first.