I'm Kara P., the breeder behind Riddermark kennel located in Thompson, CT.
Q. & A. with Kara
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
German Shepherd puppies include plush and stock coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Mastiff puppies include apricot, fawn, and brindle. German Shepherd puppies include black, black and tan, and bi-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Kara
Kara 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 Kara to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Kara 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 Kara 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 Kara directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Vet records
Microchip
Extras
AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kara.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Thompson, CT
3713 miles away
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More about Kara
Kara has been a member of Good Dog for 4 months
Kara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Kara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Riddermark 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
All breeds
German Shepherd
Mastiff
Morticia, mom
German Shepherd
About Morticia
Morticia is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kara decided to make her part of their program. Kara 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.
Goliath, dad
Mastiff
About Goliath
Goliath is a male Mastiff. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kara decided to make him part of their program. Kara 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.
Maleva, mom
German Shepherd
About Maleva
Maleva is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kara decided to make her part of their program. Kara 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.
Drusilla, mom
German Shepherd
About Drusilla
Drusilla is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kara decided to make her part of their program. Kara 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.
Lore, mom
German Shepherd
About Lore
Lore is a female German Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kara decided to make her part of their program. Kara 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.
Akasha, mom
German Shepherd
About Akasha
Akasha has an incredible temperament.Shes brave and loving, super smart, extremely docile and a beautiful mover
Parent health testing
German Shepherd
Mastiff
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Riddermark 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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).