Xurk of Sapphire Mountain CGC, CGCA, CGCU, TD, TDU, DM Clear, PennHIP 90th (excellent hips), OFA Preliminary Elbows Normal, outstanding character, working pedigree and looks. Our next litter from this exceptional male is due September 3rd, his pups will be top picks for family, home protection and various areas of training.
One of our brood females enjoying a young visitor to our kennel. Sapphire Shepherds provides over 25 years of experience in offering excellent German Shepherds for those requiring companion & protection dogs that are reliable around their children. We will have a late summer litter from this female and Xurk!

Bred at Sapphire Shepherds, SAR Cato & owner/handler Linda. Both hard at work as usual in New York.

Bonatti of Sapphire Mountain & Mac, way back in the Beartooth mountains. Excellent family dog, hiking and camping companion!

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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) & Donner (Iwo vom Rittersring) in our breeding program.  Both of these proven top working bloodlines have reliably and consistently produced quality working dogs!
We are further privileged to be a kennel that Government run Police Dog breeding programs have come to for working genetic purchase;  New Zealand Police Dog Breeding & Training Center & the Royal Canadian Mounted Police ( RCMP) Dog Breeding program.
Very few breeders have these honors,  especially in North America!

…."I am incredibly impressed with your dogs and lines.  Awesome job, I'm honored to see Janan (Angie's) line carried on, she and Iwo were both great dogs.  Teri"
(High praise received from the breeder of the exceptional 'D' litter & PSD Donner vom Haus Shoal)

Professional
Selective Breeding
Sapphire Shepherds is the culmination of passionate pursuit and over two decades of hard work. Our involvement in all facets including breeding, raising & training, gives us authentic knowledge of our stock providing our selective clients an edge.
Exceptional
Working Genetics
We are privileged to own & offer from our kennel, the exceptional working genetics of many revered dogs such as Balli Panta-Rei, Rocky Venušina sopka (Tom z Poharanični stráže), PSD Donner vom Haus Shoal, Mambo z Poharanični stráže & Lary Bret-Bett.
Health Tested
Solid Temperament
Our multiple generation owned breeding stock is cleared for health issues, tested and worked to confirm each dogs natural ability and solid - safe character. We breed strong working dogs that can live in harmony with your family and children.
Excellent Pups

Health, temperament, kid tested and approved!  A perfect match made in Montana.

Extraordinary Results

The German Shepherd should be vigilant, incorruptible, faithful, courageous, like children and be cautious toward strangers. They are active dogs that need room and to be kept involved in order to live up to their unlimited potential!

Extremely versatile!
Whether you are looking for the perfect companion for your outdoor adventures or a strong working partner for the demanding K9 handler, your German Shepherd can be found here. Welcome, enjoy the site & our dogs!
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