Kharisma Mastiffs
- Lake Villa, IL
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Karen P., the breeder behind Kharisma Mastiffs located in Lake Villa, IL. We enjoy showing our dogs, and they are our companions in every adventure. We are invested in Mastiffs and in helping the breed thrive. We do all that we can to give our puppies the best lives, including proper health care, thorough socialization, and finding them each wonderful, loving homes.
Q. & A. with Karen
Why did you start breeding?
Started showing fell in love with the breed.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include apricot, fawn, and brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 8
Went homeFemale
Girl 7
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
BOY 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 7
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Purple Collar
Went homeFemale
Blue Plaid Collar
Went homeMale
Hearts
Went homeFemale
Green Collar
Went homeMale
Cheetah Collar
Went homeFemale
Red
Went homeFemale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Green collar
Went homeMale
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.
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
Contract & 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
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Karen.
Breeder's location
Meet in Lake Villa, IL
601 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Chicago O'Hare Airport
584 miles away
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More about Karen
Club memberships
Karen is a member of Mastiff club of Northern Ohio, Midwest Mastiff Fanciers, and The Mastiff Club of America.
Karen has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Kharisma Mastiffs 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
Alibi, mom
Mastiff
About Alibi
Alibi is very sweet and gentle. She loves hang out outside in the sun. She loves everyone she meets. She finished her championship very fast.
Ember, mom
Mastiff
About Ember
Ember is a female Mastiff. 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.
Miley, mom
Mastiff
About Miley
Miley is a female Mastiff. 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.
EVEREST, mom
Mastiff
About EVEREST
EVEREST is a female Mastiff. 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.
Darth, dad
Mastiff
About Darth
Darth is a male Mastiff. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karen decided to make him 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
Great level
Kharisma Mastiffs 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 Mastiffs.
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.
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.
Cystinuria Urine Test (PennGen)
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.
Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1), PRA Dominant (DPRA), Mastiff Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cystinuria Type 3, English Mastiff Type Risk Factor
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).
