~What's Available~

If you are interested in a puppy and wish to fill out our Puppy Questionnaire please contact me and I will forward one to you.

 
This page was updated
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 11:13:46 PM

 

All pups sold pending reference checks  and when ever possible  a house check

" A puppy is one of the most appealing
creatures on earth. He's the embodiment of exuberance, humor, and affection.
But there are a great many things that a puppy is not, and these negative
aspects deserves some thought before you bring a puppy home".

 A puppy is not a toy to be enjoyed while
he is a novelty, then set aside in favor of a new distraction; A puppy is
not a teaching aide guaranteed to instill a sense of responsibility in
children; A puppy is not cheap. Whether you pay a nominal fee at the city
humane shelter or what seems to be a king's ransom for a really special pup,
the money paid to make the pet yours is a mere drop in the bucket compared
to what it will cost you to keep him; A puppy is not a spur-of-the moment
purchase, or at least he shouldn't be; A puppy is not a gift unless the
purchaser is certain that this particular pup will be wanted; A puppy is not
self-cleaning. There will be puddles on rugs, vomiting occasionally, dog
hair on clothing and furniture. There may be worms to be dealt with. If
these prospects are intolerable to the housekeeper of the family, then
perhaps the pleasures of owning a puppy will be overshadowed by the tensions
it will cause. A puppy is not an adult dog. He has neither the physical nor
the mental ability to perform as an adult dog would; A puppy is not a puppy
for long. Before you succumb to the charms of a clumsy ST. Bernard pup, or a
sad-happy hound, or a limpid-eyed cocker, be very sure you want not only the
puppy he is now, but also the gangly, unattractive adolescent he is about to
become, and the adult dog who may fall short of what you hoped he would be."

 "If you've faced all the negative aspects of puppy
ownership and still want him, chances are good that you and your new dog
will be one of the lucky ones who finds a permanent happy home. And you will enjoy the rewards of planned-parenthood dog ownership - rewards which will far over shadow the drawbacks."

                                                                                    Lorraine Still

What's Available

Usually we have people inquiring on our companion pups long before they are born. As I breed for myself to hopefully add a promising puppy to my breeding and show program I  normally don't take  reservations for pet pups prior to their birth until we see how many we may have and what's available. If you would like to be added to a waiting list for a companion puppy from a future litter please email me and I will send you a puppy questionnaire so you can tell us what you are looking for, your experience with shelties and a little about yourselves and your lifestyle and we will promptly get back to you. We only sell our dogs/puppies to approved loving caring homes where they will remain for life. We do ship and usually request a house check prior to shipping. All costs associated with shipping (airfare, crate, health certificate etc) will be the responsibility of the purchaser.
Because we breed for ourselves first, to add something to our own program we usually won't know which will be a companion pup until they are at the earliest 7 weeks of age and sometimes not until they are 6 months old. Usually we try and  keep or grow out  a show prospect so sometimes we have some older pups that just didn't quite work out as planned.
All our puppies that are available to companion homes are available on non breeding/spay neuter contracts only to approved homes 
Occasionally we will have a show prospect available or if you are looking for a show prospect please contact me for terms.

Aberdale dogs come CKC registered or CKC registration pending (depending on the age of the puppy), microchipped, vet check, age appropriate vaccinations and worming up to date. They come with a written guarantee, copy of their pedigree, puppy care package with  puppy food and a information booklet. All puppies under  1 year also come with 6 weeks of complimentary  pet insurance. All of our puppies also come with a lifetime of support for the good times and the bad.

 

The all around versatile sheltie is our specialty

We have produced several ASSA VCX prospects who have gone on to show the versatility of this wonderful breed.

ASSA: American Shetland Sheepdog Associaton

VCX : Versatility Certificate Excellent

 

 
A small sample of some of my Aberdale dogs doing what they do best:

Click on picture for a larger view

 

We reserve the right to refuse sale to anyone we deem unacceptable.

Due to our varied breeding program we can generally have pups available in most colors

 

Completely fenced secure yard a must for all dogs, no exceptions and all will go on spay/neuter contracts only!!

If you do not have a fully fenced yard that is dog secure please do not even contact me.

l am looking for retirement homes for some of my older retired dogs a few young adults and some older puppies that I have been growing out  as show prospects and didn't quite turn out.

 

Tentatively spoken for

Alice is 3 and is looking for a forever retirement home.

Trigue  is 2 years old and looking for a forever  home

Rocket is just 1 year of age and looking for a companion  home.

Slick is a tri male and Kindle is his sable brother 7 months old looking for  companion homes.

This sable merle boy above will mature around 16" tall. He has a happy eager to please personality with very sound movement and a pretty face. He is looking either for a performance home or a companion home as he has a blue eye.

Digger above is looking for a companion home. He will probably mature around 14 1/2". He is sweet loveable, playful and will carry an impressive coat as a mature adult.

Both pups above are ready to go.


 

Sheltie Rescue

Yes, rescuers are angels
You cannot see their wings,
They keep them neatly folded
As they do their caring things.

The medicine to make you well
Good food to make you strong,
And finally to help you learn
That hugs are never wrong.

The perfect place then must be found
The home where you can live
Secure and safe and happy
With joy to get and give.

When you reach your Forever Home,
Your place to now feel whole,
The Angels smile, and off they go
To save another soul.

 

 ( click on the underlined words to follow to the rescue page)

Southern Ontario Sheltie Rescue now combined with Niagara Sheltie Rescue

Contact Kathie Perron ~ southontsheltierescue@yahoogroups.com   for more information

Sheltie Rescue almost always has older and younger shelties and sheltie crosses available. If you are unable to have a sheltie but would like  to help out shelties in need by donating your time or some money to rescue they would greatly appreciate any assistance.

Rescue shelties need lots of help and loving too! 

Inquire with the many volunteers through the Rescue link above

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^ Click on the sheltie above to email me ^

RR 1 Port Rowan, Ontario, Canada
N0E 1M0 
Cell (519) 718-2554 or
(519) 550 6225 between 3 and 6 pm
 

 
 
 
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