I'm the breeder behind Stoic Gun Dogs located in Watertown, WI. We breed each litter of puppies with the goal of superior temperament, health, conformation, movement, and the natural ability and drive to hunt. We take great pride in our dogs, and they produce outstanding puppies.
About Kari
We, my husband, our five children, and I, live on a farm in Southern WI. Our entire family participates in showing, training, and caring for our dogs. I am a third generation breeder, owner, handler, and I am also a gun dog trainer.
Kari’s certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit
This breeder has no available puppies at the moment.
Expected Curly-Coated Retrievers from Eider and Siren
Due Dec. 2024. Ready Jan. 26
Expected Curly-Coated Retrievers from Eider and Siren
Due Dec. 2024
Ready Jan. 26
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Kari 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.
Puppy prices range from $2,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
Kari 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 Kari 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 Kari directly.
Our puppies are raised in our home and socialized to children and other dogs. We do Puppy culture and Early Neurological Stymulation . I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with other animals, Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Scent introduction, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Various sounds, Intro to water/swimming, Introduction to birds, Building Fetching Desire, Temperament imprinting Evaluation , Outdoors (when Weather permits), Car Rides, Texture stimulation, Outdoors, e.g. rain, car riding , Various Surfaces , Noises , Strangers, Structures, e.g. Climbing, Toys, e.g. Ball, Chew, e.g. Bone, Early Neurological Stimulation, Grooming Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Other Animals, Socialized with Adult Dogs, and Socialized with Children.
All puppies are microchiped, vaccinated, and dewormed.
We send our puppies home with Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Microchip, Registration, Early Neurological Stimulation, Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Vaccinations, Microchip, Certificate of Health, and AKC Registration.
Kari offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
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.
Work with a trusted transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.
Kari has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Kari was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
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Stoic Gun Dogs meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Curly-Coated Retriever
Curly-Coated Retriever
About Eider
Eider is a male Curly-Coated Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kari decided to make him part of their program. Kari 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.
Curly-Coated Retriever
Excellent level
Stoic Gun Dogs 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 Curly-Coated Retrievers.
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
DNA Disease Panel, Glycogen Storage Disease Type IIIA, GSD IIIA, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 4 (PRA-crd4), 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).
High energy
Energy level
Not allergy-friendly
Allergy
Moderate shedding
Shedding
Curly-Coated Retriever