I'm Sara B., the breeder behind Highland Haven Australian Shepherds located in Putnam County, NY. Welcome to our Australian Shepherd breeding program, where our dogs are cherished members of our family. Nestled in the heart of our home, our Australian Shepherds live alongside us, sharing in our daily joys and adventures. Here, they're not just breeding stock; they're beloved pets who receive all the love, care, and attention they deserve.
In our commitment to breeding healthy and happy Australian Shepherds, we prioritize genetic testing for known diseases in each of our breeding dogs. By ensuring that our dog's parents are in optimal health, we aim to promote the well-being of future generations of Australian Shepherds.
But health isn't the only aspect we consider. We believe in breeding for more than just physical attributes. Temperament plays a crucial role in our selection process. We carefully choose breeding dogs with smooth temperaments and exceptional off switches—traits that are quintessential to the Australian Shepherd breed. Our goal is to produce puppies that not only exhibit the breed's intelligence and agility but also possess the gentle and loving demeanor that makes them exceptional companions.
We are also dedicated to finding the perfect homes for our puppies. We understand the unique demands of the Australian Shepherd breed and prioritize placing our dogs in loving families who comprehend and embrace these needs. Whether it's providing ample mental and physical stimulation or understanding their herding instincts, we ensure that our puppies are placed in environments where they can thrive and flourish.
If you're passionate about the Australian Shepherd breed and are interested in welcoming one of our puppies into your home, we invite you to reach out to us. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming litters and take the first step towards adding a loyal and loving companion to your family.
Q. & A. with Sara
Why did you start breeding?
We love Aussies! Our dogs have brought us so much joy and happiness that we wanted to give back to them by producing the highest quality dogs and providing them a wonderful life with wonderful families. We have loved the process and enjoy placing puppies with loving, forever families.
What makes your program special?
At Highland Haven, we produce excellent companions. Our priority with each breeding is producing healthy puppies with amazing temperaments, and we also focus on conformation and structure. We are very dedicated to what we do and what we are trying to achieve as breeders. We work with passion, heart, and integrity, and we truly want what's best for the Australian Shepherd line.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, red merle, blue merle, 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.
Bug
Went home
Male
Diana
Went home
Female
Pete
Went home
Male
Nessie
Went home
Female
Eddie
Went home
Male
Kent
Went home
Male
Forest @ 4wks
Went home
Male
Frost @ 4wks
Went home
Female
Eclipse @ 4wks
Went home
Female
Aspen @ 4wks
Went home
Female
Branch @ 4wks
Went home
Male
Peak @ 4wks
Went home
Male
Stream @ 4wks
Went home
Male
Pebble @ 4wks
Went home
Female
Pattie
Went home
Female
Whitney
Went home
Female
Tina
Went home
Female
Blondie
Went home
Female
Joan
Went home
Female
Madonna
Went home
Female
Cher
Went home
Female
Rottie
Went home
Male
Chico
Went home
Male
Zoom
Went home
Male
Pickle
Went home
Female
Candy
Went home
Female
Smokey
Went home
Female
Boomer
Went home
Male
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 $500 non-refundable deposit and $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies come with a health guarantee and have received initial vaccinations, deworming, and a vet check. All our puppies are the same price regardless of sex or color. Purchase price requires spaying/neutering at the appropriate age.”
Contract & health guarantee
Sara may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Sara offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Sara directly.
Highland Haven Australian Shepherds meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Evie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Evie
Evie is our up and coming new female. She is out of Journey by Tiberius. She lives in guardian home most of the year and comes back to us for breeding. This is her first litter and she has turned out to be a natural.
Evie has a genetically clear panel except one copy of the MDR1 gene. She is red factored.
Journey, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Journey
Journey is a black bi with a short coal-black coat and two crystal blue eyes.
She is reserved with strangers, very intelligent, calm and serene and insanely fast.
She is red factored and is very maternal. Journey has a completely clear genetic panel. She is dual registered AKC/ASCA.
She has produced one fabulous litter with Ty in 2023 and due for her second litter in March 2024.
Please check our web$ite for Journey's genetic screening.
Good health testing
Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), +7 more.
Tiberius, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Tiberius
Ty is our senior boy. He is loving, kind and big boned. He has produced many amazing litters with us and is now neutered and enjoy the retired life.
Twiggy, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Twiggy
Twiggy was born here at Highland Haven Aussies. She is high-drive, affectionate and very athletic.
Twiggy has a completely clear genetic panel except one copy of the MDR1 gene. She carries the NBT gene (bobtail) She is dual registered AKC/ASCA.
Deacon, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Deacon
Deacon was born here at Highland Haven Aussies. He is out of Remedy and Tiberius. He is well built, athletic and extremely affectionate.
He has a completely clear genetic panel except for one copy of MDR1. He is dual registered AKC/ASCA.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Highland Haven Australian 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 Australian Shepherds.
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.