Karen Luther's German Shepherds
- Certified Good Dog Breeder
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Karen Luther's German Shepherds located in New Ulm, TX. Our German Shepherds are excellent representations of their breed, and we are proud to offer our high-quality puppies to loving homes. Our mission is to breed the very best German Shepherds that we can, to raise them with love, and to select their future homes with careful attention.
Karen’s experience
Karen’s certifications & recognitions
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Puppies
Boy 2
Male • Went Home June 3, 2022
German Shepherd
Boy 1
Male • Went Home June 3, 2022
German Shepherd
Girl 1
Female • Went Home June 3, 2022
German Shepherd
Boy 3
Male • Went Home June 3, 2022
German Shepherd
Getting a puppy from Karen
Karen 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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 range from $1,500 and include a refundable deposit of $500.
“The price includes up to date vaccinations, deworming, crate & potty training, microchip and DM testing. These puppies are raised inside with outside activities (including swimming) suitable for temperature in Texas. ”
Contract and health guarantee
Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen directly.
What's included
Enrichment and socialization
Our puppies go through ENS, are well socialized to people, children, other dogs, cats and livestock. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Livestock Exposure, Crate Training , Car Rides, Outdoors, e.g. rain, Noise desensitized , Various Surfaces , Noises , Strangers, Structures, e.g. Climbing, Chew, e.g. Bone, Socialized with Cats, Toys, e.g. Ball, Touch Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Grooming Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Elderly, Socialized with Adult Dogs, and Socialized with Children.
Puppy health practices
All puppies are vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, DM tested and vet checked before going home.
Extras
We send our puppies home with Blanket with Mom's Scent, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Vaccinations, Microchip, and AKC Registration.
Bringing your puppy home
Karen offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
Pick up your puppy in New Ulm, TX or nearby
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
“Please contact for information on transportation.”
More about Karen
Karen has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Karen Luther's German 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
Meet Karen's parent dogs
All breeds
German Shepherd
Lyra, mom
German Shepherd
About Lyra
Lyra is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
German Shepherd
Excellent level
Karen Luther's German 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 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.
Temperament Test
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).