About the breeder
Hi, I'm Sarah.
I grew up on a sheep farm in the Blue Ridge foothills, where a Border Collie was a coworker and a Rottweiler guarded the porch. In 2015 my husband and I started Highland Ridge to share those two breeds with families who want a healthy, well-raised dog.
We keep our program small, with just a few litters a year. That way every puppy gets real time and attention, and every family gets to know us.
Health tested parents
OFA and DNA clearances on every sire and dam.
Raised in our home
Puppies grow up underfoot with daily socialization.
Lifetime support
We are here for the life of your dog, always.
Border Collies & Rottweilers, raised with heart.
Why choose us
What sets our puppies apart
Fully health tested
Every parent is OFA and DNA screened before breeding, and results are shared openly with families.
Raised in our home
Puppies grow up underfoot in the house, not a kennel, so everyday sights and sounds are normal to them.
Early socialization
We follow a structured enrichment program from day three: new surfaces, sounds, people, and gentle handling.
Proven bloodlines
Our adults hold herding, obedience, and conformation titles that reflect sound minds and correct structure.
Lifetime support
Call or text us any time, for the life of your dog. If plans ever change, we always take our dogs back.
Thoughtful matching
We pair each puppy with a family based on temperament and lifestyle, not just who reserved first.
Highlights
Our standout adults
A few of the dogs behind our program, chosen for their titles, health, and temperament.
Reserve
Reserve a puppy
Sending a request doesn't commit you to anything. It just gets you in line and starts the conversation.
- 1Send your request with the breed and litter you are interested in.
- 2We call to get to know your family and answer questions.
- 3A refundable deposit holds your spot on the litter list.
- 4At 7 weeks we help match you with the right puppy.
Testimonials
From our puppy families
"Our Border Collie, Fern, was confident from day one. Sarah sent weekly updates and still checks in on her birthday."
The Martinez Family
Border Collie, 2025 litter
"We were nervous about a first Rottweiler, but Sarah matched us with the perfect pup and walked us through every stage."
Daniel & Priya K.
Rottweiler, 2024 litter
"He works our cattle every morning and sleeps at the foot of the bed at night. You can tell these dogs are bred with care."
Tom Albright
Border Collie, 2024 litter