Yardart Shelties

Kim W.

Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

  • North Port, FL
  • Responds within a few days

Upcoming litters

Dillon
Lucy

Planned Shetland Sheepdog litter

Due Nov. 2026

Ready Jan. 2027

Meet the breeder

I'm Kim W., the breeder behind Yardart Shelties located in North Port, FL. All of our puppies are bred, raised, and loved indoors to produce happy, healthy pets for those seeking the best family companion! We are a small, family-run breeding program focusing on quality care and good health. Our puppies are loving and loyal companions!

Q. & A. with Kim

  • What makes your program special?

    I breed Shelties once a year or every other year, with a strong focus on quality and health. All of my dogs are fully tested using the Sheltie Panel, including screening for DMS, a serious autoimmune disease. All adults and puppies have tested low risk for DMS. We are very selective with our breeding. Our Shelties are within the correct size range for show. We only breed sable and white Shelties.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are 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 Kim

Kim 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 between $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price includes: Puppy contract, AKC registration available as per type of registration. Dewclaws removed, de-worming, puppy shots and vaccinations. The puppies are all well loved and socialized. Deposits are applied to the total purchase price. They confirm the buyer’s commitment and intent to purchase. Once a deposit is received, the puppy will be held and not sold to anyone else.”

Contract & health guarantee

Kim 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 Kim 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 Kim 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 in new places
      • 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
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in North Port, FL

More about Kim

  • Kim has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months

    Kim was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

Kim is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Yardart 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Yardart 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • PRA, Shetland Sheepdog Type, DNA Disease Panel, von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), Dermatomyositis, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA)

    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.

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