Hope's Heart Shelties

Raised by Payton J.

Certified Breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

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 to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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 range from $2,000 - $3,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.

“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 and 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

Enrichment and socialization

Our puppies start litter box training at 3 weeks old! Most of them take to it really well and it helps tremendously with house training in their new homes. Toys are provided early to help enrich their adorable little minds. My young children touch and hold them from as early as a few days old, under supervision!

Puppy health practices

All puppies have rear dewclaws removed, age appropriate deworming, shots, and complete health exam done before going home. Parents health screenings are available upon request.

Extras

We send our puppies home with A new puppy bag with toys, treats, food, and a blanket will be provided with every puppy that goes home!.

Bringing your puppy home

Payton offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Rockford, IL or nearby

If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted flight nanny to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.

More about Payton

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

Parent health testing

Shetland Sheepdog

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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