Highland Haven Australian Shepherds

Sara B.

Breeder of Australian Shepherds

  • Putnam County, NY
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

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.

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.

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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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Scent introduction
      • 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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Registration
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sara.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Putnam County, NY

252 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at LaGuardia Airport (and Marine Air Terminal)

225 miles away

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More about Sara

  • Sara has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years

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

Sara is a trusted Good Dog breeder

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

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.

  • Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), 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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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.

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