Breeding Program

Ethical Practices & Responsible Raising

My Breeding Practices

Where Life Begins

The puppies are born in a spacious, dedicated whelping room that is carefully prepared for their safety, comfort, and early development. As they grow, their space is expanded to give them room to move, play, and explore in a clean and nurturing environment. I spend many sleepless nights closely monitoring each puppy to ensure they are nursing properly, receiving the nutrition they need, and always safe with their mother. All of my breeding dogs come from carefully selected, health-tested bloodlines, with a strong focus on temperament, structure, and long-term well-being. From birth, the puppies are raised with hands-on care, daily interaction, and early socialization to help them grow into confident, well-mannered companions for loving homes.

My goal is not just to breed Shelties, but to raise healthy, well-adjusted companions for lifelong homes.

What Families Say About Hawks Acres Shelties

Trusted by loving Sheltie families across the country

Our entire experience was wonderful! Skye was our first puppy and Lisa answered all of our many questions prior to purchase. Afterwards, she provided us regular updates, photos, and advice.
When we got to bring our girl home in May of 2021, Skye was so well trained. She slept through the night in her new kennel from the first night home. She had no potty accidents, ate well, and was well socialized from the day she came home. No health issues, she has grown to expected size, and everyone adores her!

Lisa is amazing. I have one of her tri girls. My Jazzabelle is perfection. I highly recommend Lisa as a breeder and a mentor.

Lisa is an extremely knowledgeable Shetland Sheepdog breeder. She is easy to communicate with and provided ongoing updates and healthy and well-adjusted she is.
Ms. Lisa kept us informed and updated each week on Rosie's progress until pickup day. It is obvious that Lisa cares very much about her puppies and nurtures them as her own. She is thorough with the information she shares and the health checks she has done on the puppies to ensure their health and well-being. I would highly recommend Hawks Acres Shelties for anyone who loves this breed!

I was pleased to work with Hawks Acres Shetland Sheepdogs. The breeder kept me updated on my puppy's progress while I waited for Gotcha Day. I picked up my puppy in the breeder's home. The adults were friendly and obviously well cared for. The transition to my home was pleasant. I have a healthy, happy puppy now because of Lisa! Thanks!

Jess is everything I hoped for in a service dog prospect, and more.
Lisa did an amazing job building a foundation of confidence and security in this puppy. Jess is eager to learn and a curious little delight to have at home.
Aside from expert breeding and careful placement (making sure we were a good fit), Lisa stayed available when I needed help, after Jess came home.

Lisa is a great breeder. She keep me up today about how Stella was doing. Stella is a very beautiful healthy dog.
When we got to bring our girl home in May of 2021, Skye was so well trained. She slept through the night in her new kennel from the first night home. She had no potty accidents, ate well, and was well socialized from the day she came home. No health issues, she has grown to expected size, and everyone adores her! Thanks to Lisa and Hawks Acres Shetland Sheepdogs for this exceptional new member of our family who is now 14 months old! We love her and she is the best!!!