North Shore Alaskan Malamutes

Katherine K.

Breeder of Alaskan Malamutes

  • Kingston, TN
  • Meetup available in Roanoke, VA
  • Responds within a few days

Upcoming litters

Revere
Ciri

Planned Alaskan Malamute litter

Due Aug. 2026

Ready Oct. 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Katherine K., the breeder behind North Shore Alaskan Malamutes located in Kingston, TN. We are North Shore Alaskan Malamutes we raise Superior Alaskan Malamutes in Eastern Tennessee. We take pride in producing healthy, intelligent, and beautiful pups. We stand behind our pups and are there for them their entire lives. We also believe malamutes need a job and be active members of our family.

Q. & A. with Katherine

  • Why did you start breeding?

    When I began researching and building a Sled team, I noticed a need for Working Alaskan Malamutes that can also be great family pets. I aim to produce pups that can do both with the proper training. 💪

  • What makes your program special?

    I do my best to produce healthy, happy and successful family members and exemplary examples of the breed by using modern health testing, intentional pairings, early socialization, and lots of love and hands on care. While collaborating with other likeminded breeders to preserve the breed for future generations

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include black and white, seal and white, gray and white, red and white, and agouti and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Katherine

Katherine has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Katherine partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.

“We match our puppies to their homes using temperament testing rather than choosing by looks alone. Each puppy is evaluated for personality, confidence, and energy level so we can understand what type of home they will thrive in. This helps us place every puppy with a family that best fits their temperament, setting both the puppy and their new owners up for a happy, successful life together. 🐾”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes being up to date on Vet care, large puppy pack, and early manners training. Temperament Testing. Deposits are Non-Refundable unless puppy is lost before leaving or care.”

Contract & health guarantee

Katherine 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 Katherine 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 Katherine directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Katherine.

Breeder's location

Meet in Kingston, TN

443 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at McGhee Tyson Airport

421 miles away

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Meet in Roanoke, VA

181 miles away

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More about Katherine

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Katherine has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year

    Katherine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Katherine’s links

Katherine is a trusted Good Dog breeder

North Shore Alaskan Malamutes 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

North Shore Alaskan Malamutes 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 Alaskan Malamutes.

  • Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered), 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 (rDVM, not registered)

    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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Polyneuropathy (NDRG1), Alaskan Malamute 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Katherine to bring home their puppies.

  • JaNell S.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Purchasing an animal from a breeder was a completely new experience for me. I had no idea what to expect or how to thoroughly vet a breeder. Katherine was incredibly responsive, not just answering every question but directing me to additional sources of information. She provided regular updates on my girl - often affectionately referred to as "Miss Sassy-pants Fuzzy-bottoms" - which set me more at ease. I was sooo nervous about the pick up, but Katherine was calm which was a blessing as that kept me from panicking outright. Utilizing her recommendations made those initial few hours less anxious fir my new girl and I. The process of registering her microchip and AKC were also significantly easier based on directions and information Katherine provided. All in all, this has been an immensely pleasant experience!

Photos

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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