StormCloud Samoyeds

Raised by Karen R.

Certified Breeder of Samoyeds

  • 3 club memberships

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind StormCloud Samoyeds located in Battle Ground, WA. My husband Mike and I own and breed StormCloud Samoyeds. We have bred many champions and better yet, healthy and happy puppies. We display the utmost care for our dogs, take part in occasional competitions, and ensure they live the fullest, happiest lives possible.

Karen’s experience

  • What makes Karen’s program special

    Stormcloud Samoyeds is located in the state of Washington. Our home lays on ten acres on top of a hill just a few miles north of Vancouver. It is very pretty and quiet here, making it an ideal place for our kennel. Some of our property is still wooded, while some has been cleared. My husband Mike, being a jogger, uses the cleared area for running and is usually accompanied by some of our dogs.

  • Karen is a member of 3 clubs

    Samoyed Club of America, Samoyed Club of Washington State, Willamette Valley Samoyed Fanciers

  • Karen’s certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder of Merit

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 $4,000 - $5,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $1,000.

“Puppies are health guaranteed, and vet checked and had their first shots, and eye checks, companion pets are $4000, show quality is $5000+. DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE!!! they can be transferred over to a breeding in the future within one year from the date we received it...”

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.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Our puppies play on a puppy gym, equipped with wobble boards, tunnels, and games that I can play with them or that they can play with on their own. We also regularly have people come out to meet and play with them. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with Children, Toys, e.g. Ball, Structures, e.g. Climbing, and Potty Training.

Puppy health practices

All puppies are vaccinated, dewormed, and seen by a licensed veterinarian before going to their new homes.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Eye check, Vaccinations, Toy with Mom's Scent, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Puppy Collar, Puppy Leash, and AKC Registration.

Bringing your puppy home

Karen offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Battle Ground, WA 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.

“We don't ship our puppies but you can come to our home to pick your puppy up. You may fly in and travel back with your puppy but we will not send it on its own to you.”

More about Karen

  • Why Karen started breeding

    It started with showing the dogs, we got our first sam in 1981, started showing loved that sport, finished a couple of our girls then in 1985 we planned our first litter...

  • Karen has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years

    Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder

StormCloud Samoyeds 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

Samoyed

Parent health testing

Samoyed

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

StormCloud Samoyeds 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 Samoyeds.

  • 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), Cardiac Evaluation

    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.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)

    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.

  • Familial Enamel Hypoplasia (FEH), Samoyeds, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1), PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Retinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1 (RD OSD), Hereditary Nephritis, Samoyed Type, 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).

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