For (almost) 30 years we have provided versatile working genetics, successful in competition (IGP~AKC), Search and Rescue, Police, & (breed experienced) persons/families with children.
Because of our experience with many generations within pedigrees of the litters below, along with our clients’ successes, we expect prospects for a variety of use in all litters posted.
Pups are placed from patterns exhibited from day to day handling & testing during their time with us to best fit the client's purpose and handling ability.

Deposits holders on our 2026 upcoming litters listed alphabetically below.
Dale - female / Gordon - male / Julia - open gender / Kathy - female / Kim - open gender / Maria - female / Mark - male / Sharon - male

Litter due July 6th!
Jack & Yogo are from multiple generations of proven workability.
Pups expected for both work & breed experienced families.
THIS BREEDING IS NOW FULLY RESERVED

  • JACK of SAPPHIRE MOUNTAIN (healthy young male (23 months), high intelligence/very strong prey & retrieve drive! Trainable/very clever dog of good character, controllable, with natural protective instinct & very good looks).

    FITB, VSWB, ACT 1, ACT 1J, TKN, CGC.
    PennHIP .28 / .31 placing his hips at 90th percentile.
    OFA Preliminary Good / Normal / Full Dentition / DM Clear.

    sire (notable parent from our program);
    XURK of SAPPHIRE MOUNTAIN Currently 12.11 yrs, healthy, active, impeccable character, producer of numerous working offspring in various fields; Law Enforcement / SAR / Competition / Family.
    Excellent PennHIP score 90th Percentile! OFA Elbows Prelim Normal/Full Dentition/DM Clear.
    CGC, CGCA, CGCU, FITB, ACT 1, TD, TDU, ACT 1J, VSWB, TKN, RN     (RN title earned at 12.7 yrs of age scores (91 / 91/ 73). Remarks; Judge Nancy Watson "what a nice team, his eagerness to work with you was truly delightful". Judge Karen Wrey "Nice job!”)

    Notable littermate of Jack;
    J-KOBUK of SAPPHIRE MOUNTAIN
    PennHIP     .20 /.21 = Excellent score,placing hips in the top 5%!
    OFA Prelim Elbows Normal / Full Dentition / DM Clear
    SIA, SWN, CGC, CGCA, TKN, NACSW ORT, SIN, SBN, SCN, SEN, SCA, RN (100 / 99 / 97)!
    RI (1st Place 87 pts./90/98).
    2026 AKC Rally National qualifier at 15 months)!
    Service Dog.
    “ Kobuk is allowing me to go places and do things without the anxiety and shutting down that I've had for years, especially since Covid. I often get people who are sitting near us comment not only on how well behaved and beautiful he is but also how calm he makes     THEM feel. Out of all his accomplishments, this is what makes him most special for me.” Cindi (owner/trainer)

  • YOGO of SAPPHIRE MOUNTAIN (producer of numerous working offspring that is titled, being prepared for SAR / Explosives Detection / Dual Purpose Police)

    ACT1, ACT 1J, VSWB, TKN, CGC
    OFA Fair/Normal/Full Dentition/DM Carrier

    dam (notable parent from our program)    ;
    DALAI of SAPPHIRE MOUNTAIN; CGC ACT 1 BH, IGP 1, IFH 1.
    Working Security K9 in NY. SV a-normal/normal, OFA Full Dentition.

    Notable littermates of YOGO;
    G     YVES of SAPPHIRE MOUNTAIN Working Search & Rescue and Security K9 in NY.
    CGC, CGCA, CGCU, AD, WB, BH-VT, PSDD, PSPD, IPWDA Human Remains Land Cadaver (14 months), IPWDA Crime Scene (2 years), IPWDA Open Water Recovery.
    OFA     Excellent / Normal / Full Dentition / DM Clear.

    Y-Nova of Sapphire Mountain; PSDD, Narcotics K9 in NY.

Please note;
Sapphire Shepherds gets first pick on all litters IF needed for our program.
*A $500 (non-refundable) deposit is required to be placed on a reservation list to reserve a pup.
*Litters temperament tested, placed accordingly with preference given to confirmed working deposit holders.
*Proper placement is very important to Sapphire Shepherds. Preference given to “proven” competition or working homes.
*We provide input on which pup we feel best fits you/your needs/lifestyle/etc.. based on our puppy testing and information you provide.