Karen Outhier's German Shepherds
- Certified Good Dog Breeder
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Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Karen Outhier's German Shepherds located in Sarcoxie, MO. We breed high-quality German Shepherds. We love what we do and are committed to producing well-bred, healthy puppies for loving homes. We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies.
Karen’s experience
What makes Karen’s program special
I breed for good temperaments,health and correct structure. My pups love their people.
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 $900 and include a deposit of $200.
“AKC registration. Age appropriate vaccinations and worming. Vet health check. Copies of pedigrees, parents health check results, record of vacs/ worming and a bag of the food puppy is eating. Puppy may be microchipped. Depending on the reason for not buying after placing a deposit and the amount of time/work involved, the deposit might be refunded.”
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
Puppies are handles at least twice daily and introduced to other animals, loud noises, people and kids when I can borrow them.
Puppy health practices
Pups are given age appropriate vaccinations and worming before going to new homes.
Extras
Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Karen Outhier's German Shepherds hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.
Bringing your puppy home
Karen offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
Pick up your puppy in Sarcoxie, MO 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.
“I can ship within the US. Or you can come to the house to pick up your puppy.”
More about Karen
Why Karen started breeding
I’ve always wanted to breed good German Shepherds.
Karen has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Karen’s program includes four colors
Karen’s German Shepherd puppies include sable, black and tan, black, and bi-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Karen’s program has three coat types
Karen’s German Shepherd puppies include plush, stock, and long coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
Karen’s links
Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Karen Outhier'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
Parent health testing
German Shepherd
Great level
Karen Outhier'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 Dysplasia (Preliminary)
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.
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)
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).