Sapphire Eyes Sheepdogs

Tammy g.

Breeder of Old English Sheepdogs

  • Sutherlin, OR ·
  • Responds within a few days

Upcoming litters

Huck
Iris

Old English Sheepdog litter

Expected Dec. 2026

Ready Feb. 15, 2027
Finn
Daphne

Old English Sheepdog litter

Expected Dec. 2026

Ready Feb. 15, 2027

Meet the breeder

I'm Tammy g., the breeder behind Sapphire Eyes Sheepdogs located in Sutherlin, OR. We are an in-home breeding program where we prioritize giving each dog and puppy the best care that we can. All of our dogs are health tested and certified; never kenneled. We cherish all of our animals and enjoy sharing the love of an Old English Sheepdog with other individuals and families!

Q. & A. with Tammy

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We got our first sheepdog in 2013 and immediately fell in love with the breed. Blue is our old man and our inspiration for Sapphire Eyes. He was great with our four kids and all of our livestock. We just loved him so much that we quickly decided that we needed to put more of these wonderful dogs in this world!

  • What makes your program special?

    We are continually impressed with the natural farming talents of our dogs, so we like to say we breed for farm and family. This means that we breed big strong dogs with a fine herding instinct and a protective nature. We believe that dogs need their tails for balance and for wagging, so we do not dock the tails of our puppies. We like to say our puppies are all natural and free range!

  • 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 Tammy

Tammy 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.

Tammy 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 6 weeks old.

“We allow our buyers to choose their puppy in the order in which the deposits are received. Buyers are given recommendations from the breeder and trainer evaluations.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit. The remaining $2,000 - $2,500 is due at pickup, before taxes & fees.
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“This price includes vet exam, health guarantee, first round of puppy shots, first worming, and AKC registration. Full registration is available to approved homes and is an additional $500. We do offer cash and early deposit discounts! Ask the breeder for details! $500 holds your place to pick a puppy from the litter in chronological order based on when deposit is made. If you do not find a puppy you want, we will apply your deposit to the next litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Tammy 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 Tammy 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 Tammy 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • AKC registration
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Registration
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Sutherlin, OR

5359 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Portland Jetport

3579 miles away

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More about Tammy

  • Certifications & recognitions

    CHIC Certified.

  • Tammy has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Tammy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Tammy’s links

Tammy is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Sapphire Eyes Sheepdogs 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Sapphire Eyes Sheepdogs 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 Old English Sheepdogs.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Brucellosis

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cerebellar Degeneration, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)

    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.

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.

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.

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.