MK Haus DDR German Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Kara S., the breeder behind MK Haus DDR German Shepherds located in Pontiac, IL. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and ability. We strive to produce beautiful and versatile beloved companions. German Shepherds are an incredible breed, and we decided to start our breeding program in order to preserve the wonderful qualities we found in our dogs. They excel both in their work and as companions. We are dedicated to improving our lines with each generation so that the breed will continue to thrive for a long time to come.
Q. & A. with Kara
What makes your program special?
We are preservation breeders of DDR line German Shepherds. Structure, temperament, heath and strong nerves are areas we focus on. Stable and confident dogs that can function in today’s ever changing society is what we strive to produce. Gone are the mindless dogs snapping at the end of a leash. We want dogs that can be involved in sports but are stable enough to be involved in daily activitiesWhat are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include plush and stock coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable, black, black and red, and bi-color. 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.
Green Boy
Went homeMale
Pinky
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Bicolor girl 2
Went homeFemale
Bicolor girl 2
Went homeFemale
Black boy 1
Went homeMale
Black Female
Went homeFemale
Bicolor male 1
Went homeMale
Black male 2
Went homeMale
Bicolor boy 3
Went homeMale
Bicolor male 2
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Kara
Kara 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
Puppy prices include a $800 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $4,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Puppies come w/ health guarantee Certain steps my be taken to qualify Age appropriate vaccines/worming Microchip Lifelong support. All deposits are Non Refundable but is transferable to a future breeding if you are unable to purchase a puppy at the time.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kara 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 Kara 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 Kara 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kara.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Pontiac, IL
604 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Central Illinois Airport at Bloomington-Normal
615 miles away
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Meet in Terre Haute, IN
532 miles away
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More about Kara
Club memberships
Kara is a member of German Shepherd Dog Club of America and United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Kara has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Kara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Kara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
MK Haus DDR 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 dogs
Brownie, dad
German Shepherd
About Brownie
Brownie is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kara decided to make him part of their program. Kara 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.
Katrina, mom
German Shepherd
About Katrina
100% DDR
Nova, mom
German Shepherd
About Nova
Nova is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kara decided to make her part of their program. Kara 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.
Sweety, mom
German Shepherd
About Sweety
Sweety is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kara decided to make her part of their program. Kara 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.
Rory, dad
German Shepherd
About Rory
Rory is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kara decided to make him part of their program. Kara 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.
Bishop, dad
German Shepherd
About Bishop
Bishop is a male German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kara decided to make him part of their program. Kara 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
MK Haus DDR 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 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.
Spine (OFA, FCI), Temperament Test
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.
Full Embark Panel, 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).
