Hightide

Hightide is an Australian shepherd breeder in Murrysville, PA, serving western Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh. Jillayne Parnell has been breeding these herding dogs for several years, following breed club guidelines and arranging health screening for hips and eyes. Their dogs come from bloodlines selected for steady temperaments, sound structure, and working ability.

Puppies grow up indoors with regular exposure to family life and household routines, socialized with children and other pets from an early age. Adult dogs enjoy daily exercise in a large fenced yard or wooded trails on the property. Early training sessions focus on basic commands and positive reinforcement under the guidance of a certified trainer, helping puppies adjust smoothly to new homes. Many of their lines go on to participate in local agility trials or visit nursing homes as therapy dogs. Parnell maintains ongoing support for puppy families, sharing insights into nutrition and enrichment as pups grow.