Hillstone Shelties

Each Hillstone litter is whelped in our bedroom where the puppies remain with mom until approximately 3-4 weeks of age.  When their eyes and ears open, they are relocated to our living room where they can experience the sounds of the home -- TV, vacuum cleaner, etc. 

Weaning is typically achieved at 5 weeks of age at which time pups move to a large puppy play pen where they can enjoy more interaction with their littermates.