Providing German Shepherds of healthy, well proven lines for work & family needs for over 25 years, located in western Montana.
It is rare nowadays to find black & tan working German Shepherd dogs with balanced character, high drives, strong/stable natural aggression/protection and tracking ability. To our knowledge, Sapphire Shepherds is the only kennel in North America to offer the genetics of two such outstanding dogs;
Czar (Balli Panta-Rei ZVV3) & PSD Donner (PSD Iwo vom Rittersring full DDR pre 1986 stock pedigree!) in our breeding program. These proven, highly prized working bloodlines have reliably and consistently produced quality working dogs. We are further privileged to be a kennel that Government Police Dog breeding programs have come to for working genetic purchase; New Zealand Police Dog Breeding Centre & the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Dog Breeding Program. Very few breeders have these honors, especially in North America.

Penny with daughter Lovely Skye having fun in the forest.

Penny with daughter Lovely Skye having fun in the forest.

Jack, a young male with very solid character saying hello, he is very safe around little pups.

Jack, a young male with very solid character saying hello, he is very safe around little pups.

January 2026 spring like weather, Xurk at 12.5 years practicing for Rally.

January 2026 spring like weather, Xurk at 12.5 years practicing for Rally.


WELCOME! Looking for your next Working or Family partner?

This extensive website documents our long history of involvement with this beloved breed.

Our dogs are health tested, trained/titled in various areas, well cared for and incorporated into our daily lives in a healthy, family farm-ranch environment set up for the correct raising of working dogs.

We are blessed to have a long history of top representatives of Working German Shepherds grace our lives. And we’ve been equally blessed with exceptional clients.

Please reach out to Ramona with questions and thank you for your visit!

Located in the western region of Montana USA (406) 777-7272

Sapphire Shepherds is a recognized AKC BREEDER of MERIT, having met and surpassed the requirements years ago of;
involvement in AKC events & training clubs / titled numerous dogs we have bred / health screens preformed on our breeding stock / AKC registered pups.