I'm Karen S., the breeder behind Sierer Farms Shetland Sheepdogs located in Defiance, OH. I produce pups that will continue to excel in their chosen field, whether that be working, showing, or as an active companion. My focus is on maintaining the Shetland Sheepdog breed standard by raising structurally sound and correct puppies with excellent temperaments.
Q. & A. with Karen
Why did you start breeding?
I am involved in the show world and wanted to not only produce beautiful puppies and continue my show line, but to promote responsible breeding in order to ensure that the Shetland Sheepdog will continue to thrive for generations to come.
What makes your program special?
It is an honor to represent this breed and create opportunities for others to experience the same joy that I've found in raising these wonderful dogs. My heavy involvement in the show world speaks to the standards that I breed my dogs by. I will always stand behind my puppies.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
UKC Champion Sierer Farms Sir Robert the Bruce
Went home
Male
King Arthur
Went home
Male
Sir Lancelot
Went home
Male
Sir Gallahan
Went home
Male
Merlin
Went home
Male
TBD
Went home
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Rocky
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Gustav
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Elsa
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Anna
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Karen
Karen 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 $1 refundable deposit and between $499 - $2,499 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“To reserve your pick puppy. This takes the puppy off the market as soon as received until a mutually agreed upon pick up date is arranged. 8 weeks of age minimum with up to 10 if we meet you at an airport. I will not hold a puppy without a deposit. If you change your mind the deposit is not refundable. However if you come to pick-up the puppy up and are not happy for any reason I will refund 100% off the actual deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen directly.
Sierer Farms 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
Lightning, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Lightning
Lightning is a male Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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.
Sadie, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Sadie
Sadie is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Raven, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Raven
Raven is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Owen, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Owen
Owen is a male Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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.
Sara, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Sara
Sara is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Jolene, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Jolene
Jolene is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Jazzie, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Jazzie
Jazzie is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Robbie, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Robbie
Robbie is a male Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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.
Elli, mom
Shetland Sheepdog
About Elli
Elli is a female Shetland Sheepdog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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.
Jack, dad
Shetland Sheepdog
About Jack
Jack is a male Shetland Sheepdog over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him part of their program. Karen 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
Sierer Farms 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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), 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).