Welcome to Fairwood Shelties, located in OH

Fairwood Shelties is located in Tallmadge, Ohio which is just one hour Southeast of Cleveland, Ohio. My name is Lynn Schaber and I show my dogs in conformation, agility, herding and obedience. My husband, Dave, is not active in the "dog world" but he gives me lots of support and encouragement. And of course, he is there to provide tender loving care to the dogs who have to stay home when I'm on the road with those that are being shown.

Growing up, our family had a Collie named "King". Unfortunately, we had to move to the city and King was given to another family. Ever since then, I wanted a collie when I had my own household. But collies are BIG, so I start with the smaller version - a sheltie. I began showing in obedience with my first pet sheltie in 1992. I continued to work with her as a registered therapy dog for two years. I attained my first show quality dog in 1996. He was a sable boy whom I call "Rush". Little did I know what a real RUSH he would be for me!! I began to actively show in conformation with Rush and then ventured into agility, herding and obedience.

My dogs are housedogs who spend their days lounging at home while I am working to support their hobbies. During the evening and weekend hours we spend our time together training or competing in various doggy sports. And occasionally find time to stay at home and do regular household chores or take the dogs for walks in the park.

I value mental and structural soundness in shelties. Both attributes are important to succeed in all venues of the dog world. I rarely breed, but when I do my goal is to produce shelties that make excellent companions as well as great performance and conformation prospects. All of my puppies are provided with a variety of experiences and lots of socialization during their first two months of life in order to prepare them for their future whether it be as a show dog, performance dog or a beloved family pet.