BellaHara

Heather A.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

Meet the breeder

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.

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.

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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 Heather.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Hay Springs, NE

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Rapid City Airport

More about Heather

  • Club memberships

    Heather is a member of Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA).

  • Heather has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Heather was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Heather’s links

Heather is a trusted Good Dog breeder

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

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).

Photos

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.

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