Highland Shelties & Aussies

Sandra P.

Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs and Australian Shepherds

  • Zephyrhills, FL
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Australian Shepherd

Shetland Sheepdog

Bambi

Ready now

10 weeks old · Female

Meet the breeder

I'm Sandra P., the breeder behind Highland Shelties & Aussies located in Zephyrhills, FL. Our dogs are our beloved companions. We care deeply about this breed and are proud to be responsible dog breeders. Our puppies are raised with love in our home, and we strive to help each one grow up with confidence so they are ready to thrive with their new families. They are affectionate, intelligent, and cute as can be! We pride ourselves on working to improve the breed and to produce sound healthy dogs. We compete in AKC Conformation and sports. Our dogs have AKC & ASCA Champion blood lines.

Q. & A. with Sandra

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We got into breeding when purchased our 3rd sheltie puppy. My mentor asked to do a co ownership with us and welcomed us into her 35+ years of experience into breeding. I knew that I wanted to be a part of preserving this beautiful breed and helping to keep their endearing personality that owners find so captivating alive and well. Their pleasing nature and deep devotion to their family is what drives me.

  • What makes your program special?

    We do our very best to introduce the puppies to multiple sounds and situations so they are well adjusted happy sound dogs. We encourage all prospective puppy owners to do their research and be prepared with questions to ask the breeder. Make sure you are not only choosing the right breed for you, but also that you’re getting it from the right individual. We participate in ENS and ESI. ENS and ESI are early neurological and scent stimulation exercises used with puppies to enhance their development

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Shetland Sheepdog puppies include white blue merle, black white and tan, sable and white, blue merle and white, and black and white. Australian Shepherd puppies include red merle, blue merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. 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.

Getting a puppy from Sandra

Sandra 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, Sandra partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“Here at Highland Shelties we take great care in making sure that each puppy is placed with the right family in the right type of environment. Puppies are matched once they are old enough for us to evaluate their temperaments and personalities- this is typically around 7-8 weeks. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes a 2 year Health Guarantee from Genetic Disorders. AKC Limited Registration. First round of puppy vaccinations. Socialization, initial puppy housebreaking started. Crate training is started at 6 weeks. Basic obedience. Microchipping. Leash training. All of our puppies come with AKC Limited Registration are $2500. The $500 deposit is non refundable and goes towards the cost of your puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Sandra 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 Sandra 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 Sandra 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
    • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Zephyrhills, FL

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Tampa Airport

Meet in Tallahassee, FL

More about Sandra

  • Sandra has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years

    Sandra was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Sandra is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Highland Shelties & Aussies 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Shetland Sheepdog

Australian Shepherd

Parent health testing

Australian Shepherd

Shetland Sheepdog

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Highland Shelties & Aussies 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.

  • Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 8 (NCL8), Australian Shepherd Type, Epidermolysis Bullosa (Eurasier), Non-HSF4 Cataracts (NHHC) , Craniomandibular Osteopathy (CMO), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Canine Multifocal Retinopathy (cmr3; BEST1 Exon 10 SNP), Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Sandra to bring home their puppies.

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    Alexandra H.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

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    Sandra is great! So kind. Before pick up, Sandra kept us up to date with our puppy, sent photos and videos, and was very accommodating. We love Wolfie so much. Knowing all the animals in her care are safe happy and comfortable is very important to us. During pick up we got to meet Wolfie's siblings and parents. It was really special. She had all of Wolfie's papers organized ready to go, she sent him off with a little to-go bag so he had everything he needed to come home. Sandra made the entire process easy and fun. We love Highland Shelties.

  • robert b.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2026

    Sandra has been very responsive. During the process she stayed in constant contact with me, sending updates and photos of my new puppy Dakota. Highland Shelties and Aussies treats their dogs, puppies and customers as family. Dakota turns 1 yr old on Aug 23, she is the best dog, so lovable and smart. I am happy I found Sandra and think of her and the pups as my family.

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