Sugar Island Dutch Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Tanya M., the breeder behind Sugar Island Dutch Shepherds located in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Expecting Nadia Puppys July 2025. My waitlist is growing fast. Contact me to get on the wait list. We offer top quality well rounded Dutch shepherds who will excel at sports and confo. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament and athleticism. Contract and health guarantee.
Q. & A. with Tanya
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love with the Dutch Shepherd when my daughter came back from deployment. She purchased her first Dutch Shepherd from CherCar Kennels and I would puppy sit a lot and couldn’t get over how smart they were. The next year we put in an application for a Dutch shepherd and we received our first one we named the Tasmanian Devil. Taz went on to have two litters with CherCar studs.What makes your program special?
There is only just over 2400 registered Dutch shepherds in the United States. I plan to breed for the betterment of the breed and help my breed reach 100 % mark for three generation breeding. I am keeping a female from this litter. I will then have the grandmother, mother and granddaughter. If the granddaughter excels in the show ring and passes all health checks, she will be bred 4 3 gen.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are gold brindle. 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.
NH9 Bruiser
Went homeMale
NH1 Snazzy
Went homeFemale
NH8 white collar.
Went homeMale
NH6 Grey collar
Went homeMale
NH10 Chase
Went homeMale
NH7 Stripes Beige collar
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Tanya
Tanya 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 $2,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes the full UKC registration, first set of shots, worming and socialization. All puppies are the same price regardless of sex, or color.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tanya 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 Tanya 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 Tanya 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
- 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
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tanya.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Sault Ste. Marie, MI
621 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Chippewa County Airport
612 miles away
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Meet in Midland, MI
472 miles away
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More about Tanya
Tanya has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Tanya was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Tanya’s links
Tanya is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sugar Island Dutch 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
Jade, mom
Dutch Shepherd
About Jade
Jade is our next breeding prospect. She is out of Nadia’s first litter with Hale. I will be taking 2026 off from breeding so I can work on Jades titles in conformation and sports. We are planning a 2027 litter with Jade after she passes her health testing OFA’s, (hips & Elbows etc.) She will have her health testing done in 2026 after she turns 2 yo. Jade has already earned her Dash title and has earned her Novice Rally title in Canada.
Nadia, mom
Dutch Shepherd
About Nadia
Nadia was from my second litter out of Taz. She has excelled in the conformation ring, the rally obedience ring and nosework trials. Nadia has her Championship in Conformation, her title in Advanced nosework (vehicle, containers, interior and exterior) Lure course title and Rally Obedience 3title. She has a Rally Obedience Team title and her Novice title in (CARO) Canada. We are one leg from her advanced title. Nadia is the type that can work all day or snuggle all day on the couch. She’s very personable and loves children. Nadia will be retired and her daughter, Jade will be the next breeding prospect prospect. Nadia has produced several service dogs, family dogs, sport dogs and one police dog out of her litters. We see great potential in her daughter Jade and are excited to see her excel in the show ring. Jade has two titles under her belt and planning on several more.
Taz “Fuzz”, mom
Dutch Shepherd
About Taz “Fuzz”
Taz is our first Dutch Shepherd purchased from CherCar Kennels. She is my husbands service dog. She has had 2 litters then retired from breeding. She has produced several IGP protection dogs, a certified search and rescue dog, several service dogs and all around great family dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Sugar Island Dutch 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 Dutch 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.
