BREEDING ANNOUNCEMENT - PURE SABLE LITTER

WINNIE

Bred by Jennifer De Boer & Laura Thompson of Zesta and owned by Ariana Leroux, Winnie is a beautiful, versatile bitch who combines breed type, sound structure, and an enthusiastic working temperament. Completing her Canadian Championship in short order, Winnie has demonstrated the quality, movement, and trainability that make her equally at home in both the conformation and performance worlds.

The daughter of CH Zesta Time To Shine and CH Zesta Intensified, Winnie represents generations of thoughtful breeding and proven bloodlines. With her loving temperament, athleticism, and willingness to work, Winnie embodies the qualities we value most in the Shetland Sheepdog and brings strength, versatility, and heart to this exciting breeding.

MAGNUM

Bred by Laureate Shelties, Magnum combines exceptional breed type, sound structure, and an impressive pedigree of proven producers. The son of NBISS Am GCHS Can GCH Laureate Invincible ROM ROMC and Am Ch Can GCH Laureate K Syrah Syrah, he has earned his American and Canadian Grand Championships and carries a full panel of health clearances, including CHIC certification. Magnum exemplifies the quality, temperament, and versatility that have made the Laureate name respected throughout North America.

This planned Shetland Sheepdog litter in Alberta was thoughtfully planned to combine the strengths of two outstanding bloodlines. Magnum brings generations of proven Laureate breeding, exceptional breed type, sound structure, extensive health testing, and a pedigree rich in ROM and ROMC producers. Winnie contributes her own blend of breed type, athleticism, versatility, trainability, and an enthusiastic temperament. Together, this pairing combines the proven consistency of the Laureate program with the versatility, quality, and dedication to the breed that have become hallmarks of the Zesta program. Both parents have completed extensive health testing appropriate for the breed, including hips, eyes, MDR1, PRA, CEA, DMS, and additional genetic screening.

Beyond pedigrees and titles, our goal is to produce Shetland Sheepdogs that are beautiful representatives of the breed while maintaining the intelligence, soundness, and versatility that make Shelties such remarkable companions. We are hopeful for puppies with correct structure, graceful movement, strong working ability, and the stable, loving temperaments that define both parents.

With generations of accomplished dogs behind them and a shared foundation of thoughtful breeding, we are excited about the potential of this litter and look forward to watching these puppies grow into beloved family companions, performance partners, and conformation prospects.

The breeding was completed with the assistance of Crestwood Veterinary in Edmonton, Alberta. Puppies are expected between August 6–12, 2026.. We are excited about the potential of this carefully planned breeding and look forward to welcoming a litter that represents the next chapter for Skyestar Shetland Sheepdogs. Combining generations of proven breeding, we hope these puppies will embody the qualities we value most in the breed: intelligence, soundness, beauty, versatility, trainability, and heart.

Please contact us for additional information or to discuss this exciting litter.

COMING SOON

Puppies are expected between August 6–12, 2026. We are excited about the potential of this carefully planned breeding and look forward to welcoming a litter that reflects the structure, temperament, versatility, and breed type of both parents.

Prospective Sheltie puppy families; as this is the first planned litter for Skyestar Shetland Sheepdogs and for Winnie, we are hopeful these puppies will embody the qualities we cherish most in the breed—intelligence, soundness, beauty, enthusiasm, and loving companionship.

While titles and pedigrees are important, our greatest hope is that these puppies become beloved family members. We strive to produce Shetland Sheepdogs that are not only beautiful and capable, but also devoted companions who enrich the lives of their families.