Northpoint
Meet the breeder
I'm Paula K., the breeder behind Northpoint located in Wisconsin. I show mainly in performance and conformation and do not breed often. Health testing and temperament are critical in my program.
Q. & A. with Paula
Why did you start breeding?
My mentor has helped me throughout the years to get an idea about all that goes into breeding. The current dogs I own are not my first purebreds, nor first show dogs, but they are ones that have passed all their health certifications, earned titles, and I feel are good examples of what the breed needs to improve.What makes your program special?
Everyone's program is special. I like kind because I am never a "first come, first served" person. I have no problem refusing a puppy to someone if I do not feel it would be a good fit for their family. Quality always is more important than quantity. I stand by my dogs and offer support to puppy buyers through the life of the puppy/dog.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Paula
Paula 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
"All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color (both coat and eye). Puppies come with age appropriate vaccinations, registration paperwork, and are microchipped."
Contract & health guarantee
Paula 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 Paula 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 Paula 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 Paula.
Breeder's location
Meet in Wisconsin
4264 miles away
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More about Paula
Club memberships
Paula is a member of United States Australian Shepherd Association (USASA), Australian Shepherd Club of America (ASCA), German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Central Wisconsin Dog Sports Club, Wisconsin Rapids Kennel Club, and Timber Ridge Obedience Club of Central Wisconsin.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, UKC SPOT Evaluator, AKC Temperament Test Evaluator.
Paula has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Paula was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Paula is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Northpoint 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
Dyna, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Dyna
Dyna is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Paula decided to make her part of their program. Paula 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
Australian Shepherd
German Shepherd
Excellent level
Northpoint 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 Australian 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.
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.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
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.
Animal Genetics Panel
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).
