Boarstead English Shepherds

Raised by Sarah A.

Certified Breeder of English Shepherds

  • Certified Good Dog Breeder

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Boarstead English Shepherds located in Washington. Also known as an old-time farm collie, we breed English Shepherds who can thrive in any number of situations, from active family companion to farm manager. We carefully assess our puppies & our potential buyers to ensure a positive match. We look forward to helping you find the pup of your dreams!

Sarah’s experience

  • About Sarah

    We both work from home full-time. I work for a bank, and my husband is a stay-at-home dad with our young kids. We have a 5-acre homestead with chickens, ducks, guineas, as well as a sheep, a goat, and a pig. Our dogs are our family, and we can't wait to welcome you into our community!

  • What makes Sarah’s program special

    Our sire's lines are well-established but also permeate many of the other breeding dogs in the area. We specifically looked for an outside dam in order to bring in some genetic diversity to our area while also paying close attention to temperament and the ability to do the job of 'farm manager'. We look forward to connecting you with your next companion!

Getting a puppy from Sarah

Sarah has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices range from $1,000 - $1,200 and include a non-refundable deposit of $300.

“This price also includes a health guarantee, litter registration with ESC & UKC, deworming, initial vaccinations, a vet check, and puppy socialization with exposure to various situations and stimuli. Deposits hold a spot on our litter list. If there isn't a puppy that we feel would be a good fit for your situation in this litter, the deposit can be transferred to the next litter.”

Contract and health guarantee

Sarah may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Sarah offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Sarah directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Puppies are raised in our home with our young children (ages 6 & 7.5), our adult dogs, and our cats. In addition, on our property, we have chickens, ducks, sheep, and a pig to which the puppies are exposed. We utilize both ENS and ESI with our puppies. In addition, we provide various opportunities for the puppies to meet a variety of people and multiple car rides. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Initial House Training, Various People, Various Surfaces, Human Interactions, Basic Manners, Structures, e.g. Climbing, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Touch Desensitization, Grooming Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Household Desensitization, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Cats, Socialized with Children, and Potty Training.

Puppy health practices

Puppies are dewormed, vaccinated, and vet checked before going home. In addition, we are exploring utilizing a nomograph to further ensure vaccination efficacy.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Puppy Detail Sheet, Food Starter Bag, Puppy Collar, Breed Club Registration, Toy, and Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents.

Bringing your puppy home

Sarah offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Washington or nearby

If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.

More about Sarah

  • Why Sarah started breeding

    My husband has been interested in breeding for much of his adult life. He'd previously owned German Shepherds, but when we moved to our homestead and found the English Shepherd breed, we were both interested in potentially breeding these dogs. While our primary goal was finding dogs that would be a good fit for our property, we also looked for dogs with quality lines behind them.

  • Sarah has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Sarah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Sarah’s program includes two colors

    Sarah’s English Shepherd puppies include tri-colored and black and tan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

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Sarah is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Boarstead English Shepherds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Meet Sarah's parent dogs

All breeds

English Shepherd

Parent health testing

English Shepherd

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Boarstead English Shepherds reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for English Shepherds.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Full Embark Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

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