Sand Hill Shepherds & Setters
- Blackfoot, ID ·
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
German Shepherd litter
Planned Mar. 2027
Llewellin Setter litter
Planned Mar. 2027
Meet the breeder
I'm Katie T., the breeder behind Sand Hill Shepherds & Setters located in Blackfoot, ID. Our passion for these incredible dogs has driven us to provide the highest quality breeding and care. We take pride in our team's expertise and the exceptional services we offer. Our journey began with a deep love for German Shepherd Dogs and the desire to provide great quality family companions.
Q. & A. with Katie
Why did you start breeding?
I had it in my dreams to be a fabulous breeder for quite some time and put in a lot of years and research to find a program and curriculum I could get behind. When looking for my dog Valkyrie I realized what a struggle it was to find quality German Shepherds with health testing, temperament testing, and stock coat and traditional coloring.What makes your program special?
We can do so much in the 8 weeks we have the puppies in our program to build a great foundation when entering their new homes. We have a daily curriculum we follow each and every day they're with us to ensure they get great care, gain confidence, & start to build a love for working with humans. The curriculum changes as they grow & we expose them to new items, textures, sounds, movement, & more.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our German Shepherd puppies have stock coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our German Shepherd puppies include black and silver, black and tan, and black and red. Llewellin Setter puppies are blue belton and tan (tri-color). 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.
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Yellow
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Red
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Turquoise
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Black
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Royal Blue
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Final Pick Female
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Pink
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Blue
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Red
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Yellow
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Pink
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Purple
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White
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Green
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Getting a puppy from Katie
Katie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Katie partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.
“Picking your puppy is done on go-home day. I schedule appointments based on your place on the reservation list. During that time you can either choose your puppy in person or over a video call. Prior to that, at 7 weeks old, I evaluate every puppy with the same test. I send the report for each puppy along with the video, through YouTube, so you can see each evaluation as well. Then you can choose which puppy would best suit your family. I am here for guidance and to answer any questions about each puppy but I'm never going to tell someone which dog they have to choose.”
Price
“Includes AKC registration, 2 year health guarantees, first round of vaccines administered by a vet and vet check. We also raise them with a great puppy curriculum: Socialization, scent, sound, & more.”
Contract & health guarantee
Katie 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 Katie 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 Katie 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
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Katie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Blackfoot, ID
5078 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Idaho Falls Airport (Fanning Field)
5052 miles away
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Meet in Bozeman, MT
4900 miles away
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More about Katie
Katie has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Katie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Katie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sand Hill Shepherds & Setters 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
Litter and program updates
Katie T.
Litter update on 29 Aug •…Valkyrie is pregnant!! Less than a month till they get here! 7 pups are reserved so if interested contact us a soon to join the reservation list. What if she doesn’t have enough puppies?!? You’ll move to a top pick for the very next litter and you will lock in your price as well.
Hännes and Valkyrie's litter
Katie T.
Litter update on 26 July •9 weeks old and getting so fun! 3 boys still looking for their new family! ❤️❤️❤️
Ace and Moxie's litter
Katie T.
Litter update on 11 July •All the pups passed their health checks at the vet this week and received their first round of vaccinations!
Ace and Moxie's litter
Katie T.
Litter update on 03 July •…The puppies are now 6 weeks old and so so busy! We’re introducing new items, situations, and opportunities to explore. This all helps provide them with a great foundation to cope with change, being confident, and problem solving. 2 more weeks till they’re ready for their new homes!
Ace and Moxie's litter
Katie T.
Program update on 17 June •…3 weeks old and we’re starting with some enrichment activities. We start placing new objects in the whelping box 2-3x a day. They explore, use their noses, and get comfortable with changes in the environment. Then the items start having movement (like a ball, oranges, toys with wheels, etc).
Katie T.
Litter update on 05 June •Moxie and the pups are doing so good! 2 weeks old today, eyes are open and things are going to get fun soon!
Ace and Moxie's litter
Katie T.
Litter update on 30 Apr •Moxie is confirmed Pregnant!! Due May 25th
Ace and Moxie's litter
Katie T.
Litter update on 18 Apr •Bath time for these cuties. So relaxed and comfortable being handled, washed, and brushed
Hännes and Valkyrie's litter
Katie T.
Litter update on 11 Mar •Valkyrie had her litter of pups!! 10 healthy babies, 5 boys and 5 girls. I will update our listing shortly if we have any available.
Hännes and Valkyrie's litter
Katie T.
Program update on 03 Jan •…Got this funny video from one of our families and their 4 month old pup Iris. Fun personality, beautiful movement, and so smart. Iris loves to shake the ball from the box!
Parent dogs
All breeds
Llewellin Setter
German Shepherd
Ace, dad
Llewellin Setter
About Ace
Ace has phenomenal breeding with all his lineage earning the "PR" (purple ribbon) distinction from FDSB. Very high quality dog with a beautiful slender athletic build, rich chestnut coloring and talent to match. Ace has such a fun goofy personality and always has us laughing. Loves to play and LOVES to retrieve and is such a lover when its quiet time. When hunting he's all works and doesn't slow down. Great nose and beautiful points.
Uploaded health tests
UC Davis DNA Profile (for FDSB Registration).
Moxie, mom
Llewellin Setter
About Moxie
Moxie will easily go 20+ miles on a hunting day or be perfectly content to hang out on her princess pillow at home. She doesn’t hardly miss finding a bird and any dog that can’t keep up with the Fur Missile is left with only the opportunity to back and honor her amazing points. Moxie also LOVES to retrieve and has saved our bacon finding a down bird we would have gone home without.
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Valkyrie, mom
German Shepherd
About Valkyrie
Valkyrie is a fantastic family dog. She enjoys working cattle, playing hide and seek, and joining our family adventures—whether it’s camping, soccer games, or horse rides. Valkyrie is well-mannered, great with kids, and gets along with other animals.
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Parent health testing
Good level
Sand Hill Shepherds & Setters 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.
