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.
Angela - female / Chuck - male / Clint - female / Dale - female (paid in full) / Janelle - female / Joyce - male
Kathy - female / Kim - female / Mark - male / Randy - open gender /Rhonda - female (paid in full) / Rick - female / Roy - male / Tracy - male
R-5 litter confirmed, due April 15th, expect pups for work & family.
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TESSA vom WOLFGEIST (Canadian Import) PennHIP .32 / .25, OFA Preliminary Elbows Normal/Full Dentition/DM Clear
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AUROCH’S von BRISINGAMEN “BULL” (owner Lauren Sandrin / brisingamenshepherds.com ) HSCs HXCs HSDs HSAs HT PT HRD1sg HTAD1g SWN TC FDC IT HICs HXDs HTAD1g HRD1sg SCN SEN SIN SBN NOHS (BRONZE level) POA (3 pts) PennHIP 0.31/0.29, OFA prelim good/normal/DM Carrier
dam of Auroch also owned by Lauren Sandrin;
HC = Herding Champion
HTCH = Herding Trial Champion
PAM = GSDCA Performance Award of Merit
HC/HTCH/PAM E- Freyja of Sapphire Mountain; HXCsM, HXDs, HSAsd, PT, RLF3g, HRD3gs, HTAD1g, JHD, SWN, SEE, SIE, DJ, RATS, RATI, FDC, CGC, CGCU,
PennHIP: .22/ .22, OFA Good/Normal/Full Dentition
(Freyja is from Sapphire Shepherds breeding program)
S-5 confirmed, due April 19th. Expect pups for work & family.
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ULKA of SAPPHIRE MOUNTAIN ACT 1, ACT 1J, VSWB. OFA Preliminary Rated Good/Normal/Full Dentition/DM Clear
very notable half siblings;
SAR Cato of Sapphire Mountain; Fair/Normal CGC, IPWDA Certified in Human Remains Land, Human Remains Water, Crime Scene. *2019 recipient of Award of Merit from the International Police Working Dog Association (IPWDA), only 3 K9 teams chosen each year for demonstrating Professionalism, Discipline and Notable Find. Honor for the dog, handler and breeder.
PSD Issihn of Sapphire Mountain; Certified Dual Purpose Police Service Dog.
SAR Nodin of Sapphire Mountain; CGC, Cadaver 1 (at 14 months), Cadaver 2, Wilderness Area, Water Open, Water Shore, Trailing 1, Trailing 2, Evidence, Urban, HRD, Building.
Cinder of Sapphire Mountain; MX (Masters Agility Excellent) MXS (Masters Silver Agility) MXJ (Masters Excellent Jumpers with Weaves). Additional Awards Processed; AX, AGCH, AXJ, MACH, MJB, MJP, MJPB, MXB, MXG, MXP, MXPB, NA, NAJ, NF, OA, OAJ, PAD, PAX, PJD, PACH, T2B.Chase of Sapphire Mountain; Good/Normal CA NW1 (2nd Top Overall placement), NW2 (1st place High in Trial with additional award of PRONOUNCED very hard to receive these top marks!), 2 x NW3 (2nd Top Overall placement out of 35 dogs) & (1st Place), NW3 ELIET (awarded with two High in Trials and a 2nd Overall placement).
Hemi of Sapphire Mountain; CA SWN SIA SEA SCA.
Boss Lady of Sapphire Mountain; PennHIP 90th/Normal DM Clear, trained Tracking Dog, brood for Sapphire Shepherds.
SAR Scout of Sapphire Mountain; Washington State.
Wrath of Sapphire Mountain; Good/Normal, DM Clear RN CA CGC.
Freyja of Sapphire Mountain; Good/Normal, AD, 2 x BH.
Charlotte of Sapphire Mountain; PennHIP 90th/Normal BH IPO1 (94-87-94 HIT) Tr1 FH1 TD National Qualifier Dock Diving. -
JACK of SAPPHIRE MOUNTAIN (son of XURK)
PennHIP .28 / .31 placing his hips at 90th percentile.
OFA Preliminary Good / Normal / Full Dentition / DM Clear
FITB, VSWB, ACT 1, ACT 1J , TKN, CGC, training in tracking.
Very good character, health, working drives & looks similar to his sire Xurk.notable sibling;
J KOBUK of SAPPHIRE MOUNTAIN PennHIP .20 /.21 placing his hips at the Top 5% of the breed! OFA Preliminary Elbows Normal / Full Dentition / DM Clear
CGC, TKN, NACSW ORT, SIN, SBN, SCN, SEN, SWN, RN (100 / 99 / 97),
RI (1st Place 87 pts./90/98),
2026 AKC Rally National qualifier at the young age of 15 months!
Possible breeding to take place @ June 2026 with SAR Yves and a sister of J Kobuk & Jack!
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(information on female to be posted Spring 2026)
notable siblings;
J KOBUK of SAPPHIRE MOUNTAIN; (click here to view bio)
PennHIP .20 /.21 Placing his hips at the top 5% of the breed!!
OFA Preliminary Elbows Normal / Full Dentition / DM Clear
CGC, TKN, NACSW ORT, SIN, SBN, SCN, SEN, SWN, RN (100 / 99 / 97), RI (1st Place 87 pts./90/98),
2026 AKC Rally National qualifier at the young age of 15 months!
JACK of SAPPHIRE MOUNTAIN; (click here to view bio)
PennHIP .28 / .31 placing his hips at 90th percentile!
OFA Preliminary Good / Normal / Full Dentition / DM Clear
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Search and Rescue & Security K9, G Yves of Sapphire Mountain;
CGC CGCA CGCU AD WB, BH-VT,
IPWDA Human Remains Land Cadaver (14 months),
IPWDA Crime Scene (2 years),
IPWDA Open Water Recovery,
Working Search & Rescue K9 NY
Working Security K9 in NY.
OFA Excellent / Normal / Full Dentition / DM Clear.
notable siblings;
Y-Nova of Sapphire Mountain; Certified Working Narcotics K9 in NY.
Yogo of Sapphire Mountain; ACT1, ACT 1J, VSWB, OFA Fair/Normal/Full Dentition/DM Carrier
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.