Aral Shelties

Lara W.

Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

  • Pierre, SD
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Lara W., the breeder behind Aral Shelties located in Pierre, SD. We offer quality, well-socialized puppies from health-tested parents who compete in AKC conformation. We are proud of our dogs! We produce lovely, well-socialized puppies while prioritizing health, temperament, and conformation. All our dogs compete in AKC conformation events and our passion is focusing on the continual improvement of the breed. All dogs are health tested.

Q. & A. with Lara

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I have always been passionate about Shetland Sheepdogs. As a kid, I wanted to participate in conformation. As an adult, I acquired a puppy from a show breeder and quickly got immersed in the show/breeding world.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Lara

Lara has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.

Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Connect with Lara to learn more details about pricing.

Contract & health guarantee

Lara may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Lara offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Lara directly.

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What’s included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Lara.

Puppy pick-up locations

  • Meet in Pierre, SD

  • Flexible meeting point

    Lara can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Lara

  • Club memberships

    Lara is a member of Greater Kansas City Shetland Sheepdog Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    CHIC Certified.

  • Lara has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years

    Lara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

Lara is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Aral Shelties meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Aral Shelties reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Shetland Sheepdogs.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), Dermatomyositis, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

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