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!
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!
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Puppies are dewormed, vaccinated, and vet checked before going home. In addition, we are exploring utilizing a nomograph to further ensure vaccination efficacy.
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.
Sarah offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
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.
Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
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.
Boarstead English Shepherds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
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About Tess
Tess is a female English Shepherd over 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sarah decided to make her part of their program. Sarah has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
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About Maddie
Maddie is a female English Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sarah decided to make her part of their program. Sarah has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
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About Quince
Quince is a male English Shepherd over 9 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Sarah decided to make him part of their program. Sarah has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
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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.
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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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.