Nordic Star

Cate S.

Breeder of Chinese Shar-Pei

  • Buffalo, MN
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Cate S., the breeder behind Nordic Star located in Buffalo, MN. I've been breeding to standard for 36 years. My dogs are health tested, social, and happy. They are show dogs but mostly family. We are breeders who do everything we can to better the breed and ensure our dogs and puppies are able to get the very most out of life.

Q. & A. with Cate

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I've been interested in breeding dogs since I was a child.

  • What makes your program special?

    My dogs are very loved. They are raised in the home and they never leave. They are beautifully bred to the standard, well socialized and have great temperaments.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Cate

Cate 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 $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

Contract & health guarantee

Cate 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 Cate 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 Cate 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 Cate.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Buffalo, MN

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More about Cate

  • Club memberships

    Cate is a member of Chinese Shar-Pei Club of America and Star of the North Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Judge, CSPCA Chic Program.

  • Cate has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Cate was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

Cate is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Nordic Star 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 health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Nordic Star 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 Chinese Shar-Pei.

  • 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 Dysplasia (Preliminary)

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Primary Open Angle Glaucoma and Primary Lens Luxation (POAG/PLL), Shar-Pei Type

    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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