Karolaska Great Pyrenees
Meet the breeder
I'm Kimberly K., the breeder behind Karolaska Great Pyrenees located in Gig Harbor, WA. I am an AKC Breeder of Merit and a member of the AKC H.E.A.R.T Program, Great Pyrenees Club of America Board of Directors, Puget Sound Great Pyrenees Club Boards of Directors, and member of the Mt. Rainier Working Dog Club. We continue to produce exquisite type, for performance, and show while retaining the health, soundness, and vitality of this beautiful noble breed The Great Pyrenees.
Q. & A. with Kimberly
Why did you start breeding?
My mother Carol Kentopp bred her first litter in 1967 and the rest is history. My mother has since retired and I have continued the Karolaska line producing exquisite type for a family companion, performance, and show while retaining the health, soundness, and vitality of this beautiful noble breed The Great Pyrenees.What makes your program special?
Karolaska Great Pyrenees has been one of the most influential kennels in North America.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
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Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Kimberly
Kimberly 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.
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
Connect with Kimberly to learn more details about pricing.
“Your puppy will come with first vaccination, deworming, puppy socialization while using Puppy Culture training techniques. Puppy receives a veterinarian check-up before releasing to new family. Deposit is only refundable if the breeder does not have a puppy available in the next litter. Approved puppy owners can place the deposit on a future litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kimberly 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 Kimberly 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 Kimberly directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kimberly.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Gig Harbor, WA
2310 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at SEA TAC Airport
2296 miles away
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More about Kimberly
Club memberships
Kimberly is a member of Puget Sound Great Pyrenees Club and Great Pyrenees Club of America .
Certifications & recognitions
Whelping and Medical Intervention Course Completed (AKC), Professional Groomer, CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., AKC Breeder of Merit.
Kimberly has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Kimberly was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Kimberly’s links
Kimberly is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Karolaska Great Pyrenees 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 dogs
Miss Lily, mom
Great Pyrenees
About Miss Lily
Miss Lily is a female Great Pyrenees. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kimberly decided to make her part of their program. Kimberly 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.
Shelby, mom
Great Pyrenees
About Shelby
Shelby is a female Great Pyrenees. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kimberly decided to make her part of their program. Kimberly 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.
Ice, dad
Great Pyrenees
About Ice
All White
Valentine, mom
Great Pyrenees
About Valentine
Valentine is a female Great Pyrenees. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kimberly decided to make her part of their program. Kimberly 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Karolaska Great Pyrenees 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 Great Pyrenees.
Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary), 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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), Neuronal Degeneration (NDG)
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).
