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About Us
Welcome to our Lochleven Shelties website.
Lochleven Shetland Sheepdogs, LLCÂ is a small hobby show kennel located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.
We have been involved with shelties since 1976, breeding, training and showing.
Our goal is to raise dogs that are both sound and beautiful mentally and physically, adhering to the Shetland Sheepdog standard as closely as possible.
All of our dogs are companions first, sharing our home and our lives.
We hope that you enjoy sharing our journey with these wonderful friends.
Natli VanDerWerken
&
Debbie VanDerWerken-Walker
Meet Our Team
Raising dogs is a labor of love. There is no way that placing them in a good home can ever pay for the amount of time, energy, effort, and love that we invest in these heart dogs. Debbie, Scott and I spend it because every dog is worth the investment.
Natli VanDerWerken
Founder
Natli and her husband Dan bought their first Sheltie, Misty, in 1976 from Chisterling Shelties in Atlanta, Georgia. She'd always wanted a collie but fell in love after meeting her first fairy dog. Lochleven was founded in 1990 with the purchase of their first show dog, Multi-BISS CH. Argyll Harlequin in Blue CD, CGC. She and her daughters have shown their dogs in every state of the Union, except Alaska.
Debbie VanDerWerken-Walker
Co-Owner
Debbie started showing dogs when she was 8. She has finish many champions, both for Lochleven and as a handler. She is a gifted groomer, taking great pride in presenting her dogs in top condition.
Scott Walker
Co-Owner
Scott has been a part of our Sheltie journey since he met Debbie at the Tuscan ASSA National. He takes care of the dogs while Debbie travels to dog shows. All of the dogs love him and can't wait to roughhouse with him after work.