I'm Sara P., the breeder behind Blue Ridge Tamaskan located in Utah. Blue Ridge is a TDR and ITR Registered Tamaskan Breeder in the USA. We breed on a very small scale with a focus on health and temperament. All puppies are raised in our home using the Puppy Culture Method of socialization and conditioning to give each pup the best start in life.
Q. & A. with Sara
What makes your program special?
All of our litters are carefully planned to offer the best combination of health and temperament. We do extensive genetic and health testing to ensure that we are producing dogs that better the breed as a whole and can easily assimilate into family life with their new owners. As a breeder, we offer lifetime support for our puppies and are always available for questions and assistance.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include wolf gray agouti, red gray agouti, and black gray agouti. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Sara
Sara 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.
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 include a $600 non-refundable deposit and between $2,600 - $2,900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Pricing includes TDR and ITR registrations, Embark testing, current puppy shots and worming, vet check(s), microchip, puppy starter kit, and a 2 year health guarantee. Puppies will be raised in our home using the Puppy Culture program.
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Contract & health guarantee
Sara 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 Sara 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 Sara directly.
Blue Ridge Tamaskan 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
Parent dogs
Brigit, mom
Tamaskan
About Brigit
Brigit is a female Tamaskan. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sara decided to make her part of their program. Sara 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Blue Ridge Tamaskan 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 Tamaskans.
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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
X-Linked Tremors, Shaking Puppy Syndrome (SPS), DNA Disease Panel
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).