Highland German Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm James H., the breeder behind Highland German Shepherds located in Tooele, UT. Our dogs are out of VA1 award winning legends including Vegas du Haut Mansard, Willy Vom Kuckucksland, and more. VA 1 is the most sought after GSD title and only awarded to one dog in the world per year! We raise our litters in our home to help set the foundation for happy and confident puppies.
Q. & A. with James
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include plush and stock coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black and red. 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.
Rosie Red
Went homeFemale
Gunny Green
Went homeMale
Ripley Purple
Went homeFemale
Ranger White
Went homeMale
Harley Black
Went homeMale
Maverick Navy
Went homeMale
Rickey
Went homeFemale
Pinky Tuscadero
Went homeFemale
Maximus Brown
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from James
James 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
"Price includes AKC registration with full breeding rights, initial vaccinations, deworming and veterinarian health exam. Deposits are non-refundable but are transferable to another available pup in the breeding program."
Contract & health guarantee
James 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 James 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 James directly.
What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from James.
Breeder's location
Meet in Tooele, UT
1840 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Salt Lake City Airport
1821 miles away
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More about James
James has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
James was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
James is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Highland German 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
Parent dogs
Murphy, dad
German Shepherd
About Murphy
Murphy is a professionally trained service dog from world champion VA1 bloodlines and a dear family pet who loves to sleep on the bed with us. He is of superior intelligence, thoughtful, and kind to other animals and confident with strangers. He loves to work and please. He is generally calm but has a fun loving moderate prey drive as well. Some of his previous pups have also gone on to be professionally trained service dogs.
Kayleigh, mom
German Shepherd
About Kayleigh
Kayleigh is a wonderful and attentive mom to her pups. She is eager to please, but often takes a backseat to our male service dog who gets all the good jobs. She gets along well with other animals and loves to sleep in the bedroom with us. This is her second litter with Murphy and previous pups have also gone on to be trained service dogs. Some of her pups have quite plushy coats almost leaning towards long hair. She is a kind loving momma so happy to greet us when we come home.
Parent health testing
Great level
Highland German 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 German 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.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
