Refiners Fire Kennel
Meet the breeder
I'm Karen P., the breeder behind Refiners Fire Kennel located in Blairsville, GA. We are passionate about German Shepherds and look forward to sharing the breed with others who love it just as much as we do! We strive to uphold our reputation as a kind and caring breeder and love connecting people with the perfect companion to their home. Our main priority is ensuring the health and well-being of all our animals from birth until they leave with their forever family and beyond.
Q. & A. with Karen
Why did you start breeding?
We did not originally intend to become professional dog breeders. However, after discovering the amazing qualities and capabilities of the German Shepherd, and having a third of our own, we decided to start a program to do our part in the preservation of the breed. We take our program seriously, and have spent countless hours researching and acquiring information about the breeding process so that we can ensure that we are operating in the best, most ethical ways that we can!What makes your program special?
We are very dedicated to what we do and what we are trying to achieve as breeders. We work with passion, heart, and integrity, and we truly want what's best for the German Shepherd line. We believe that purposeful and ethical breeding is so important for the healthy progression of the German Shepherd, and every breeding decision is made accordingly. Our commitment is to provide you with a professional and friendly puppy-buying experience!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Karen
Karen 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
Connect with Karen to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen.
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Puppy pick-up locations
Meet in Blairsville, GA
More about Karen
Karen has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Refiners Fire Kennel 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
Tesla, mom
German Shepherd
About Tesla
Tesla is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen 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
Refiners Fire Kennel 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.
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.
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).
