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.

Working a water problem. Yedi is a very focused, intent worker who has received paise for his problem-solving skills & his work ethic by numerous top instructors in the organization who have watch him work.

Working a water problem. Yedi is a very focused, intent worker who has received paise for his problem-solving skills & his work ethic by numerous top instructors in the organization who have watch him work.

A young Sapphire Shepherd pup working a food track.

A young Sapphire Shepherd pup working a food track.

Litter due Aug 18th! Penny embodies everything that makes this breed so special. Excellent working drive, pedigree, health, character and conformation, they do not come any finer.

Litter due Aug 18th! Penny embodies everything that makes this breed so special. Excellent working drive, pedigree, health, character and conformation, they do not come any finer.

Eva & llinois Amanda of Sapphire Mountain; FTN, TD (at 13 mos). Huge accomplishment! We could not be happier for them or prouder of the sire & dam of this fine young dog who is a very strong tracker!

Eva & llinois Amanda of Sapphire Mountain; FTN, TD (at 13 mos). Huge accomplishment! We could not be happier for them or prouder of the sire & dam of this fine young dog who is a very strong tracker!

Much accomplished by only 11 mos.! Cindi & Kobuck of Sapphire Mountain CGC, TKN, NACSW ORT (8 mos.) SIN (9 mos.) SBN & SCN (11 mos.) (2 legs earned in both Novice Ext & Advanced Int. (11 mos.)

Much accomplished by only 11 mos.! Cindi & Kobuck of Sapphire Mountain CGC, TKN, NACSW ORT (8 mos.) SIN (9 mos.) SBN & SCN (11 mos.) (2 legs earned in both Novice Ext & Advanced Int. (11 mos.)


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.