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Hill Top Shelties
- Altha, FL
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Skippy
Ready now
5 months old · Male
Sophie
Ready now
5 months old · Female
Peanut
Ready now
5 months old · Male
Fancy
Ready now
5 months old · Female
Sweetie pie
Ready now
7 months old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Cathy C., the breeder behind Hill Top Shelties located in Altha, FL. We work hard to produce healthy, well-rounded Shetland Sheepdog puppies that will make others as happy as our dogs have made us! We care so much about each of our dogs and make sure to find our puppies the perfect families and individuals with lifestyles that will complement this amazing breed.
Q. & A. with Cathy
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable merle and white, black and white, sable and white, and black white and tan. 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.
Moon Pie
Went homeMale
Cutie Pie
Went homeFemale
Falene
Went homeFemale
Jax
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Jake
Went homeMale
Dancer
Went homeFemale
Charlie
Went homeFemale
Dasher
Went homeMale
Prancer
Went homeFemale
Miller
Went homeMale
Vixen
Went homeFemale
Banjo
Went homeMale
Kali
Went homeFemale
Ginny
Went homeFemale
Gemma
Went homeFemale
George
Went homeMale
Rosie aka girl #1
Went homeFemale
Rowdy aka boy #1
Went homeMale
Ritzy aka Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Rusty aka Boy 4
Went homeMale
Rascal aka boy #2
Went homeMale
Rocky aka boy #3
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Cathy
Cathy 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 $550 non-refundable deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“I require a $550 nonrefundable Deposit to hold a puppy. The reminder of the balance is due at time of pickup.”
Contract & health guarantee
Cathy 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 Cathy 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 Cathy 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
- 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
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Cathy.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Altha, FL
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Northwest Florida Beaches Airport
Meet in Jacksonville, FL
More about Cathy
Cathy has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Cathy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Cathy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hill Top Shelties 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
Cathy C.
Program update on 29 Oct. •Falene and Skippy couldn't figure out which toy to play with first lol 🎂
Cathy C.
Program update on 03 Oct. •…Got this group of sweet babies to the vet. Everyone is clear and healthy. They got shots and health certificate today. They are officially ready to go to their new homes now.
Cathy C.
Program update on 30 Sept. •Spending some time with this sweet girl today. Sweetie Pie.
Cathy C.
Program update on 24 Sept. •Doing a little leash work with Sweetie Pie today. Also working on sit. She is very calm and laid back.
Cathy C.
Program update on 23 Sept. •
Cathy C.
Program update on 18 Sept. •Sweetie Pie and Moon Pie learning to find treats in the tunnel. Trying to introduce them to the tunnel.
Cathy C.
Program update on 14 Sept. •…Moon Pie is getting a little socializing with the neighbors and we are doing a little leash work and learning to sit. He is so sweet and eager to please.
Cathy C.
Program update on 07 Sept. •Got Moon Pie out for a little leash work this afternoon. He is such an awesome little guy. So sweet, I just love him to pieces.
Cathy C.
Program update on 07 Sept. •…These guys got a nice upgrade to their outdoor play area this week. And it has finally stopped raining this week, so they have gotten some much needed outdoor play time.
Cathy C.
Program update on 10 Aug. •Sweet Dahlia found some loving lol.
Parent dogs
Dixie, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Dixie
Dixie is a wonderful girl with a playful personality and sweet temperament. She is smart and very confident. She was born here at Hilltop shelties and is the daughter of Maverick and Joy.
Joy, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Joy
Joy is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cathy decided to make her part of their program. Cathy 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.
Saphire, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Saphire
Saphire is such a sweet girl. She is loving and kind hearted. She is the epitome of grace and is so Ladylike..
Star, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Star
Star is a very sweet and gentle girl. She is very loving and kind. She enjoys pets and love and all the attention she can get. She gets along well with other fogs and cats. She is AKC registered.
Teddy, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Teddy
Teddy is an awesome Sable and white male. He has a wonderful and gentle temperament .
Ruby, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Ruby
Ruby is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cathy decided to make her part of their program. Cathy 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.
Dolly, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Dolly
Dolly is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Cathy decided to make her part of their program. Cathy 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.
Mavrick, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Mavrick
Mavrick is a male Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Cathy decided to make him part of their program. Cathy 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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Cathy to bring home their puppies.
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Shanna-Kay T.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
This was a truly wonderful experience! Cathy and her family were very kind and professional. It was obvious to see how healthy and happy all the dogs and puppies were. She was very accommodating, answering all our questions, and matched us with the perfect puppy! We even received a thoughtful and generous puppy care package. I can't recommend Hill Top Shelties enough!
Brett B.
Verified owner · Dec. 2024
Our experience with Hill Top Shelties was a pleasure from start to finish. Cathy was very kind and happy to answer all of our questions. She made sure we understood everything about our sheltie and how the process worked. The day of pick up was a breeze. I would absolutely recommend Hill Top Shelties to anyone looking to add a sheltie to their family.
Melissa B.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
All I can say is “wow!” Let me start with the communications aspect. Cathy was amenable to various forms of interaction, which is perfect for me since I have lots of work meetings and need to text. We also enjoyed an in-depth and pleasurable phone conversation during which we not only discussed our new good girl, but got on like old friends. Cathy has a way of being able to communicate with folks from all walks of life she age ranges. She was also wonderfully adaptive to our schedules and met us with our new puppy Flash versus us having to drive to her. Now, let’s talk about this amazing dog. She is SCARY SMART 🧐. She is gentle 🥹. She is sweetly shy and really starting to come out of her shell ☺️. She is silly 😛.She is loving 💕. This is a show-quality dog 🌟🐩🌟. My parents look forward to a beautiful new life with her in their sunset years. Thank you, Hill Top! Melissa
LGLouise G.
Verified owner · Sept. 2024
It has been such a pleasure to buy a puppy from Cathy Cutchins of Hill Top Shelties. She was so helpful in making this an easy experience and her puppies are adorable. Today we got our little Pollyanna who is just perfect for our family. Her personality is exactly as Cathy described and she is quickly adjusting to her new home. Cathy has gone above and beyond in helping me brave the internet purchase, in arranging when we could get her, in sending pictures along the way, and in meeting my son and daughter/in-law halfway to pick Pollyanna up. My husband was in the hospital during part of this and Cathy was so gracious in working out what was easy for me. Louise Green
