I'm Debbi K., the breeder behind Shadow Hill South Shetland Sheepdogs located in South Carolina. I believe that if you commit to producing dogs of sound structure and take care of their minds and bodies, your pups will grow up to be happy, healthy, and beautiful. I am proud to raise these wonderful dogs and always commit to maintaining the highest quality standards for my program.
Q. & A. with Debbi
Why did you start breeding?
I saw a beautiful male Sheltie at a show and decided to breed him with my champion girl. She had 6 healthy babies and I cried when each one left for their new home. Breeding dogs is very rewarding and very heartbreaking. It is the hardest thing I have ever accomplished but I am blessed by their love and happy to share their love with others.
What makes your program special?
Most of my dogs are champions or on their way to becoming a conformation champion. We have also bred several that have excelled in agility and obedience. All of the dogs are health tested to ensure I am breeding dogs that will live long healthy and happy lives. My dogs live with us and are held and exposed to new people and stimuli every day. Most of our breeding's are line bred in the same family of dogs so we are able to keep our standards high. I have high expectations for my puppies and make sure to place each one with an enriching and loving family that will match their temperament and personality.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Debbi
Debbi 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 $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Debbi 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 Debbi 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 Debbi directly.
Shadow Hill South Shetland Sheepdogs 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
Nora, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Nora
Nora is a female Shetland Sheepdog about 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Debbi decided to make her part of their program. Debbi 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Shadow Hill South Shetland Sheepdogs 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
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.
PRA, Shetland Sheepdog Type, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).