Shirehill Shelties

Julia F.

Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

  • Windsor, CO ·
  • Responds within a few days
  • 100% recommend •

Upcoming litters

Tsunami
Leaf

Shetland Sheepdog litter

Planned Nov. 2026

Ready Jan. 2027

Meet the breeder

I'm Julia F., the breeder behind Shirehill Shelties located in Windsor, CO. As breeders, we are stewards of the future of our breed, so we are careful to always maintain ethical breeding practices. This includes proper health testing, intentional breeding for specific traits, and raising our puppies with proper socialization.

Q. & A. with Julia

  • Why did you start breeding?

    As a little girl I love Lassie, but my dad didn't want me to get a Collie so we settle on a sable Sheltie named Cassie. I showed Cassie in 4-H and had a blast! That's how my love for the breeding and showing started. It's been years and years of breeding better and better dogs and become a more knowledgeable breeder.

  • What makes your program special?

    We are a very small breeding operation. All of our dogs are house dogs and our puppies are raised in the house. We spend a lot of time socializing our puppies and helping prepare them for their new families. We do all our health testing on our breeding stock and breed dogs that we feel are good representatives of the breed standard.

  • 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 Julia

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

Price

Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit that secures a spot on the general waitlist. The remaining $1,900 - $2,700 is due at pickup, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes a 2-year health guarantee, first vaccinations, deworming, socialization and lifetime support to you as a puppy buyer from your breeder. Deposits are refundable if we do not have a puppy available to you, the pregnancy fails, we don't have the color or gender etc. Deposits are non-refundable if you just change your mind.”

Contract & health guarantee

Julia 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 Julia 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 Julia directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • AKC registration
      • Food & treats
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Windsor, CO

5002 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Denver Airport

5026 miles away

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Meet in Colorado Springs, CO

5087 miles away

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More about Julia

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

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

Julia is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Shirehill 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Shirehill 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

    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.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, 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.

  • 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).

Verified owner stories

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

  • Alana K.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    Working with Julia to get our new furry family member, Charlie, was a joy! Charlie has been with us for almost a month. We couldn't be happier. He is healthy, smart and a lot of fun. We highly recommend Shirehill Shelties!

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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.

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