Hope's Heart Shelties

Payton J.

Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

  • Central City, KY
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Payton J., the breeder behind Hope's Heart Shelties located in Central City, KY. Our dogs are bred specifically for temperament, focusing mostly on ESA personalities. Health is EXTREMELY important to us, and we guarantee it in every puppy that is raised in our home! Our babies grow up in our living room, surrounded by other animals, young children, and loud noises!

Q. & A. with Payton

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I always knew I wanted to breed, I was just waiting for the right time and right breed to focus on! Life happens in mysterious ways. I lost a daughter at only 4 months old and specifically started looking for an emotional support dog. We found our first sheltie, and she gave me more therapy than any human ever could! We will ALWAYS own a sheltie!

  • What makes your program special?

    Our program differs in others because conformation isn't the most important thing to us. We have the tiny shelties that everyone looks for, but most breeders dont have! Our priority is making happy, healthy, puppies that can bring people the emotional support that we have gotten from these wonderful babies. Our shelties typically undersized or occasionally small side of standard. We love producing all of the different colors!

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

    Our puppies include blue merle white and tan, black and white, blue merle and white, black white and tan, sable merle and white, and sable and white. 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 Payton

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

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price includes rear dewclaw removal, bi weekly preventative deworming, first set of shots, complete health exam, AKC registration application, lifetime breeder support, and a fluffy bundle of joy! Non-refundable unless harm/fatality happens in my care. This ensures me that you are serious about wanting the puppy, and removes that puppy from availability to other potential families.”

Contract & health guarantee

Payton 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 Payton 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 Payton 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
      • Socialized with children
      • 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
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Central City, KY

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Nashville Airport (Berry Field)

Meet in Nashville, TN

More about Payton

  • Payton has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years

    Payton was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

  • Payton’s links

Payton is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Hope's Heart 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

Parent dogs

All breeds

Shetland Sheepdog

Toy Shetland Sheepdog

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Hope's Heart Shelties 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 Shetland Sheepdogs.

  • Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, DNA Disease Panel, von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), Dermatomyositis, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), 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).

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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.

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.

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.