What is Westdel Shelties?

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Westdel Shelties is a Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie) breeding kennel based in London, Canada, run by Leslie or Charlotte Linton. According to the site, it has been breeding shelties for 20 years, is a registered kennel with the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), and produces home-raised puppies for conformation, obedience, agility, and companionship. If you are looking for a Canadian Sheltie breeder with an established track record and club affiliations, this is the profile to check; if you need current availability or pricing, you will have to contact them directly, since the site does not list either.

Who runs it and where is it located?

  • Breeders: Leslie or Charlotte Linton
  • Location: London, Canada
  • Contact: (519) 474-6358, or by email (the site says you can call or send an email anytime)

What does the kennel offer?

The site describes home-raised puppies bred for four purposes:

Purpose What it means
Conformation Show-ring dogs
Obedience Obedience competition
Agility Agility competition
Companionship Family pets

It also notes that older shelties are occasionally available for show or companionship, so it is worth asking even if you are not looking for a puppy.

What credentials and affiliations does it list?

  • 20 years of breeding experience
  • Registered kennel with the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
  • Active member of the Canadian Shetland Sheepdog Association
  • Active member of the Forest City Kennel Club

What does it say about health and pedigrees?

The site states that the kennel selects for quality bloodlines and pedigrees, and that all shelties are tested prior to breeding. The stated goal is to produce healthy shelties that live long, active, happy lives. The site does not specify which tests are performed, so ask for details if health screening matters to you.

How do you get information on available dogs?

The site says inquiries are always welcome and directs you to contact the kennel for:

  • What is currently available
  • Upcoming litter information
  • Older shelties available for show or companionship

There is no online application, waitlist form, or price list on the page — contact by phone or email is the only route given.