Hylia is our beautiful pick puppy from the Uber × Skye breeding. From the start, she showed an exceptional combination of sound structure, intelligence, and presence. She earned her AKC Trick Dog Novice title at just three months old - an early hint at her biddable nature and enthusiasm for learning. Balanced and athletic, Hylia never puts a foot wrong and still manages to charm everyone with her expressive face and confident ring attitude.
She made her debut at only four months of age with her co-owner, Paige Novotasky, winning Best Puppy in Show in a 59-puppy Beginner Puppy competition, then followed it up with a Puppy Group First the next day. Hylia finished her AKC Championship at just ten months old with two five-point majors and a Best of Breed from the classes, all owner-handled by Paige.
After a short break to mature, Hylia returned to the ring to finish her Grand Championship with a standout Best of Breed win in an entry of more than forty Aussies and an Award of Merit at the Orlando, FL Specialty under Australian breeder-judge Belinda Thomas. Since then, she has gone on to become a Multiple Group Winning special and one of the Top Australian Shepherds in the country for 2025.
Hylia will continue her specials campaign through 2026, representing Team Hightide and her co-owners with elegance, power, and heart. Once she retires from the ring, she’ll return to the whelping box for another exciting litter.
We are proud that Hylia has already produced her first AKC Champion offspring, our beautiful girl “Baby,” with more of her kids soon to be seen in both the conformation and performance rings. Watch for Hylia and her get — they truly carry forward the balance, type, and temperament that define the Hightide program. |