North Star Kinders
Meet the breeder
I'm Holli G., the breeder behind North Star Kinders located in Grand Rapids, MN. We live in an area with many predators including wolves, bears, and coyotes. For the protection of our herd, we utilize Livestock Guardian Dogs. Our dogs are AKC Anatolian Shepherds. Contact us for information on upcoming litters. All puppies come from registered, health tested, working dogs.
Q. & A. with Holli
Why did you start breeding?
As a buyer, I found it extremely difficult to find registered, health tested, well-tempered dogs at an affordable cost. My goal is to improve the breed and create overall sound dogs.What makes your program special?
We are an ethical, involved, small program.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Holli
Holli 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
"The puppy is only reserved after the deposit is made. The balance is due at pick up."
Contract & health guarantee
Holli 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 Holli 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 Holli 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
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 Holli.
Breeder's location
Meet in Grand Rapids, MN
4276 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Duluth Airport
4250 miles away
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More about Holli
Holli has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Holli was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Holli is a trusted Good Dog breeder
North Star Kinders 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
Willow, mom
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
About Willow
Willow is a female Anatolian Shepherd Dog almost 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Holli decided to make her part of their program. Holli 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.
Ernest, dad
Anatolian Shepherd Dog
About Ernest
Ernest is a male Anatolian Shepherd Dog over 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Holli decided to make him part of their program. Holli 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
Excellent level
North Star Kinders 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 Anatolian Shepherd Dogs.
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.
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.
DNA Profile
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).
