BPIG Canadian / International Champion Cassbar's Follow Your Bliss HIC
Champion Bliss at 8 weeks of age
Updated October 5, 2008
Puppy Inquiries are Invited!
We will soon be breeding Champion Mala to Cameo
See our Puppies page for more information!
What is a Sheltie?
The Shetland Sheepdog (Sheltie) is a graceful, lively,
loyal breed that gives many years of loving companionship.
If you have not previously owned a Sheltie,
before buying a puppy you will want to learn about the breed.
Meet Shelties at shows, training or in your neighborhood parks.
Ask Sheltie owners about their dogs' distinctive characteristics.
Several qualities that Shelties have in common:
they will alert you to unusual sights and sounds;
they are a double coated breed and require frequent brushing;
they are extremely intelligent, curious, inventive and eager to learn.
Shelties need mental stimulation and training to be happy companions.
Azarel kennel name is registered to Zara Heartwood
by the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
Member Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)
Canadian Shetland Sheepdog Assocation (CSSA)
Azarel Shetland Sheepdogs is located
in the hills near Quesnel, British Columbia, Canada.
Azarel's Mission
We selectively breed on a limited basis in conformation with theShetland Sheepdog Breed Standard.
We specifically focus on:
* health * temperament * structure * moderation * grace
We get genetic clearances on our dogs for
hips (hip dysplasia clearance)
eyes (CERF clearance for Collie Eye, retinal folds, etc.)
MDR1 (Ivermectin sensitivity mutation)
Von Willebrand's disease (blood)
and thyroid.
Watch our puppies page for coming litters!
We nurture well socialized Sheltie puppies with out-going personalities.
Puppies are born in the bedroom, raised in the kitchen.
We feed a natural diet and give minimal vaccinations.
My dogs and puppies are all Canadian Kennel Club registered.
I am committed to standing behind my dogs for their full life time.
All of my puppies have a lifetime, replacement, genetic health guarantee.
Pet puppies are sometimes available
Show prospects stay here or go to or qualified show homes.
Young adults are sometimes available.
About Azarel Shetland Sheepdogs
My parents raised sheep and had working Border Collies.
I loved the herding intelligence but wanted a less intense breed.
After much searching, I got my first pet Sheltie in 1997 and was hooked.
From 2001 to Feb 2006, I was Sheltie rescue coordinator
for the Shetland Sheepdog Club of British Columbia
when I fostered and placed almost 150 homeless Shelties.
From rescue I learned volumes about our breed and the people in it.
In 2002, I got my first show prospect puppy girl, Joy who became
Multi-BPIG Can/Intl. Champion Sharls Rowanglen O Be Joyful HIC CGN.
Joy was ranked in 2003 among Canada's top ten Sheltie show puppies by the CKC.
Flair became Canadian Champion Sharls Rowanglen Solar Flair.
In March 2007, Bliss finished her Canadian Championship to become
BPIG Canadian / International Champion Cassbar's Follow Your Bliss HIC.
In May 2008, we received Mala, Canadian Champion Sharls Delamantha Divine Mind.
The Shelties I have owned have earned:
11-Best Puppy In Group (BPIG)
4 - Canadian Championships (Can. CH.)
4 - International Championships (Intl. CH.)
Multiple Best Puppy In Breed (BPIB)
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Have a Heart - Adopt a Rescue!
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