I'm Heather A., the breeder behind BellaHara located in Hay Springs, NE. I am a dedicated breeder to the wonderful breed of Australian Shepherds. Aussies are to be “versatile” with working instincts & good structure. Excellent temperament, biddable, very smart, & beautiful! I do everything I can to ensure the puppy has all of the tools to live a happy, healthy, wonderful life.
Q. & A. with Heather
Why did you start breeding?
We grew up living this type of lifestyle. Australian Shepherds have always been a part of our lives.
What makes your program special?
In our humble opinion coat and eye color is just “wrapping on the package”. As an ASCA registered kennel we adhere to the standards set forth by that Registry. We raise wonderful well-bred Aussies, that we try and match folks lifestyle to the individual Aussies temperaments. So new owners are excellent to learn an Aussie from us is as beautiful on the inside as the “pretty wrapping” it comes in.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, red merle, blue merle, and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Sarabi
Went home
Female
Rafiki
Went home
Male
Cirrocumulus
Went home
Male
Cirrostratus
Went home
Male
The Great Prince
Went home
Male
Flower
Went home
Male
Bluebelle
Went home
Female
Thumper
Went home
Male
Faline
Went home
Female
Bambi
Went home
Male
Neville
Went home
Male
Nymphadora
Went home
Female
Lucius
Went home
Male
Astoria
Went home
Female
Kreacher
Went home
Male
Regulus
Went home
Male
Luna
Went home
Female
Rain
Went home
Female
Snow
Went home
Female
Sleet
Went home
Female
Hail
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Heather
Heather 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 Heather to learn more details about pricing.
“The price includes ASCA & AKC registration application. 2 sets of shots & deworming. The Aussies are well socialized and exposed to as many experience as safely possibly. We ask for a non-refundable deposit. As we simply cannot hold an Aussie on an expressed interest.”
Contract & health guarantee
Heather 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 Heather 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 Heather directly.
BellaHara 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
Melie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Melie
Melie is a female Australian Shepherd almost 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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.
Colum, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Colum
Colum is a stunning black with minimal white BEB with prick ears. He is always earned to help with chores. He has nice structure, with a biddable temperament. Genetically he is clear on a full PawPrint panel of everything but being a MDR1 carrier.
Good health testing
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1).
Chaney, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Chaney
Chaney is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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.
Beau, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Beau
Beau is a goofy, happy, loyal Ol’ man, but you’d never guess his age as he’s still as spry and agile as ever. Besides his great temperament testing and athletic abilities Beau has lovely structure and thus is all wrapped up in his beautiful blue merle coat. He’s been genetically tested and is clear of everything except being an MDR 1 carrier.
Scars, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Scars
Scars is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Heather decided to make her part of their program. Heather 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
BellaHara 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 Australian Shepherds.
Animal Genetics Panel
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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.