Highland Shelties & Aussies
- Zephyrhills, FL
- Responds within a day
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 developmentWhat are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Australian Shepherd puppies include red merle, blue merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. Shetland Sheepdog puppies include white blue merle, black white and tan, sable and white, blue merle and white, and black and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my 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 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
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
- 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
4785 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Tampa Airport
4811 miles away
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Meet in Tallahassee, FL
4759 miles away
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More about Sandra
Sandra has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 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
Sandra P.
Program update on 25 Nov. 2024 •…Justice and Captain are enjoying the outside cool temps here in Florida. They're growing up very nicely and can't wait for you to shower them with your love.
Parent dogs
All breeds
Shetland Sheepdog
Australian Shepherd
Rocket man, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Rocket man
Rocket man is a gentle soul that loves his people. He has won his International Championship and is now AKC pointed.
Luke, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Luke
Luke is a male Australian Shepherd over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sandra decided to make him part of their program. Sandra 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.
Dr., dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Dr.
Dr. is a spunky loveable Shetland Sheepdog. He has a wonderful disposition and good nature to him. He is 14.5" tall at the shoulder and weighs 20lbs.
Fiona, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Fiona
Fiona is a sweet girl with a quiet disposition about her. She is very well tempered. She is 14" tall at her shoulder and weighs in at 22lb.
Juno, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Juno
Juno is a sweet dispositioned Red Tri girl. She loves to be outside doing her sports. She enjoys chasing plastic bags in Fast Cat, Dock diving, and frisbee. She has the best personality and can be on her game when she needs to be for sports. OFA certified on hips and elbows. Current titles of BCAT & DCAT.
Raven, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Raven
Raven is a solid black faced Bi black female. She is a lover of laps and kisses. She is a driven, active crazy girl.
Mishka, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Mishka
Mishka is a very outgoing bubbly personality. Hence her AKC name she always has something to say to you, she is quite the little gossip queen. Full of spirit and drive. Mishka has been Genetically tested and had her hips and elbows cleared by OFA.
Whiskey Rose, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Whiskey Rose
Whiskey Rose is a beautiful petite Pure for sable female. She has an excellent pedigree with Champion show lines through out. She has a very loving spunky nature about her. She is OFA cleared on Hips and elbows and cleared by Parentage on genetics.
Satin, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Satin
Satin is a little bit shy and a little bit crazy. She is a very spunky sweet girl. She loves to be loved. She has a lovely pedigree and is OFA cleared on hips and elbows. Genetically cleared as well. She is 14.5" tall at the shoulder.
Tippy, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Tippy
Tippy is a sweet loving happy go lucky girl. She is 23 lbs and is 14.5" tall at the shoulder. She has a lovely spirit to her and is always aiming to please. She has been genetically cleared. She has a lovely pedigree and comes from Himark Shelties.
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).
