At Skyehaven, we try to accommodate each family’s preference when deciding on the individual homes for our puppies. A number of factors will however affect our decision as to which puppies are available, and which ones are not. We are serious breeders of Shetland Sheepdogs, and take great pride in our breeding program, our show record, and our breeding stock. All Skyehaven Shelties are tested at the appropriate age, for eye, hip and bleeding disorders, and only those which have tested clear are bred. We grow up our litters to at least 8 weeks of age, and may elect to hang onto our puppies until 12 weeks of age, in order to continue our assessments of structure, temperament, and fitness for the show ring.

The gender, colour and temperament preferences of a prospective purchaser are important to us; however, we also have to consider whether a given puppy has show and breeding potential. If in our estimation a puppy does indeed have show potential, it usually stays here or is shared with another breeder, in order to produce the Shetland Sheepdog puppies of the future. Occasionally we will place a puppy with show potential in a home where the puppy will obtain a championship and may be bred. In this scenario, we always co-own the puppy.

Companion/Performance Dog

If you wish to be placed on our waiting list for a companion puppy, please click the link below for our questionnaire, and answer all the questions as fully as possible, then e-mail the completed questionnaire to us. Upon receipt we will be in touch with you to confirm your interest in a Skyehaven puppy.