We are a small breed kennel located in Dewy Rose Georgia.
I dreamed of owning Shelties since I was young. I knew the commitment would take a lot of time so I decided to raise a family before starting my endeavor. When my youngest child took an interest in dogs through the 4-H program we set out to adopt our first Sheltie.
We started out the same way we all start out in dogs; finding the one dog (or more appropriately, the one finding us) that simply changed our heart and soul forever. We found our first Sheltie, DJ, and although he was not a comformation dog, he and Mitchell created a bond that was instant and ran incredibly deep. They went on to compete in obedience and rally and won several titles in the 4-H program. During our time in 4-H, we were introduced to conformation shows and the rest, as they say, was history.
The Shetland Sheepdog is intensely loyal, affectionate, and responsive to his owner. At Aspenleaf Shelties we strive to produce puppies with the melting expression and wonderfully sweet personalities that the Sheltie is known for. We have devoted our life to raising and showing these wonderful dogs, but do not take that lightly. I research pedigrees, study temperaments, and stay up to date with the latest health tests to ensure each new generation is an improvement over the last.
Like many other Sheltie breeders, we believe in the importance of health and testing of our dogs. Health and temperament rank among our highest concerns when breeding Shelties. The shy Sheltie is now a characteristic of the past, because we carefully choose the Sire and Dam with the characteristics that we strive to have in our home. All Aspenleaf adult Shelties are tested for hips OFA, vWD, Thyroid, DMS and Eye certification.
We are members in good standing of the following clubs:
Cenntennial Shetland Sheepdog Club
American Shetland Sheepdog Association
We are also Breeders of Merit with American Kennel Club.
We are very thankful for both the dogs and the people we have met along our journey. We have developed many friendships with our puppy buyers and love seeing both them and their dogs when they come to visit.