Shetland Sheepdogs, also called Shelties, are a small herding breed which originated on the Shetland Islands off the coast of Scotland. They come in many colors and variations of brown (sable), black, gray (blue) and white. Rosie and Trooper are examples of tri-color, which is mainly black and white with tan points. Lizzie is a bi-black (no tan points). Bonnie and Eve are a golden sables. China is a bi-blue merle... genetically a diluted black influenced by a merling factor.

Brigadoon is a very small hobby kennel. The dogs are here because we love them and they are an important part of our lives. They live in our house, sleep in our bedroom, and puppies (when we have them) are raised in our kitchen. At Brigadoon we are striving for a balanced dog -- brains, beauty and temperament. Our shelties are shown in Breed, Obedience and Agility. They are also working therapy dogs, regularly visiting nursing homes and children's hospitals.

Companion puppies are occasionally available.

The pups are health-checked, temperament tested, AKC registered, microchipped and are sold on a limited registration with a spay/neuter contract.

They are born of parents who have been thoroughly health-tested. We strictly adhere to the Breed Standard as written by the American Shetland Sheepdog Association. Puppies are sold to approved homes only. We will NOT sell to pet stores, puppy mills or dog wholesalers. We reserve the right to choose which home is best suited for every dog. Inquiries are always welcome.

We are members of Western Massachusetts Shetland Sheepdog Club and Tri State Shetland Sheepdog Club. We also belong to Longshore Southport Kennel Club, Port Chester Obedience Training Club, and The Association of Pet Dog Trainers. We are also associates of New England Sheltie Rescue, working to insure that lost, abandoned or unwanted shelties are rehabilitated and re-homed into loving forever families.

 

 

 

Champion Brigadoon's China Doll

 

November, 2011 ::  CH Brigadoon's China Doll finished at Tidewater KC in VA Beach,

under Judge Wendy Willhauck,handled by Zana Friend. 

We are thrilled by our first homebred champion!!!!!

October, 2011 ::  Brigadoon's China Doll is again Best of Breed under Judge Tom Coen

and Group 4 at Ramapo Kennel Club handled by Zana Friend. 

This was her second major win.  One more point and she comes home!!!!!!

July, 2011 ::  We proudly announce a litter by CH Heart Lake Nick of Time x Brigadoon's Prima Donna.

Eve gave us six gorgeous sable and white babies in the wee hours of the morning!

April, 2011 ::  Brigadoon's China Doll is Best of Breed

at the Shenandoah Valley Kennel Club on her first weekend out

with her new handler, Zana Friend!

September, 2010 ::    Brigadoon's China Doll is Best of Breed and Group 4

on Saturday, and Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite on Sunday

for her first points!

July 7, 2010 ::    CONGRATULATIONS U-CD Brigadoon's Summer Rain CD RA CGC! 

"Rain" earned his Rally Advanced title at the Yankee Doodle Cluster in Springfield MA. 

He also acquired his first leg towards his Excellent title!  "Rain" is trained and loved by

Carolyn Arsenault.  WAY TO GO RAIN AND CAROLYN!!!!!

June 3 , 2010 ::    CONGRATULATIONS MACH Brigadoon's Highland Melody XF, O-EJC,

O-TN-E, OAC, OCC, WV-O, TG-N, VerN,  SSA, SJ,SS, RN, RL1, CGC, TDI!!!

MACH Piper and Stephen McKay... we are SO PROUD OF YOU!!!

Lea and Robert Lupinacci
Norwalk • Connecticut

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