Arrowwood Acres

Annika A.

Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

Aitkin, MN
Responds within a few days

Upcoming litters

Planned Shetland Sheepdog litter

Due Dec. 2026

Ready Feb. 2027

Meet the breeder

I'm Annika A., the breeder behind Arrowwood Acres located in Aitkin, MN. We have high quality Shetland Sheepdogs bred to improve the breed. Our Shelties go to show, performance, or pet homes depending on the confirmation, size, and attitude of each puppy. We love the Shetland Sheepdog, and want future generations to be better than the previous.

Q. & A. with Annika

Why did you start breeding?
We started breeding in 2022, when we got an amazing bitch, Kilo, that had the personality, conformation, and looks to build a better Sheltie. She is the most attentive dam, a Super-Mom.
What makes your program special?
We raise our puppies on a 20 acre hobby farm, where they are exposed to nature, the smells and sounds of farm animals (horses, Shetland Sheep, goats, chickens, geese, etc.)
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include blue merle white and tan, black white and tan, black and white, and sable and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Bruce
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Annika

Annika has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Annika partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“Puppies are assessed for temperament and confirmation to determine if they are show-ring prospects, or more suited to a pet/performance home. They go to their new home at approximately 9-10 weeks of age.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes veterinary care, deworming, vaccinations, microchip, and pre-paid AKC registration. Deposit is non-refundable, but can be transferred to a future litter, depending on circumstances.”

Contract & health guarantee

Annika 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 Annika 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 Annika directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
- Enrichment & socialization
  - Various sounds
  - Car rides
  - Surface & tactile stimulation
  - Socialized with children
  - Socialized in new places
  - Scent introduction
  - Daily handling
  - Socialized with other dogs
  - Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
  - Socialized with other animals
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming
  - Vet records
  - Microchip
- Extras
  - Basic obedience & manners
  - Food & treats
  - AKC registration
  - Registration
  - Toys
  - Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Aitkin, MN

Other pick-up locations

Meet in Eagan, MN

More about Annika

Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., CHIC Certified, Licensed Veterinarian.
Annika has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Annika was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

Annika is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Arrowwood Acres 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

Lola, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Lola
Lola is an energetic girl with a flare for being silly! She has amazing movement with the confirmation that matches. This will be her first litter.
Kilo, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Kilo
Kilo is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Annika decided to make her part of their program. Annika has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Arrowwood Acres 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.

Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Dentition, Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).