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Stormy Knight German Shepherds
- Hayward, WI
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Meet the breeder
I'm Karrie W., the breeder behind Stormy Knight German Shepherds located in Hayward, WI. I fell in love with GSD when I worked at our local humane society for 7 years and my husband was a canine handler in the Air force in the beginning of his 20 year career. After we met and married, later in life, we purchase our 1st old style shepherd and we were hooked. No one in our area had ever seen Shepherds like ours and then 3 GSD later we started breeding, with help from breeder we got Thunder, Storm and Nyx from. Our kennel name comes from our first boys, Royalair's Dark Knight of Thunder and Royalair's Storm of the Century.
Q. & A. with Karrie
Why did you start breeding?
We always wanted to breed our 1st shepherd but never found a female that would be worthy of him and when he passed away at age 8 we knew we wanted to share our love of this spectacular lineage of shepherds. We got Nyx just before Thunder passed and we wanted to make sure we kept Storm's line going. Hence we have the Majestic beautiful Thor.What makes your program special?
We only breed 1 time a year and also make sure our dogs are genetically tested and the correct friendly dispositions.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies include stock, plush, and long coat varieties. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black, gray, black and tan, black and red, black and cream, bi-color, black and silver, and blue. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Karrie
Karrie 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
Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,700 - $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC registration, microchipped, vet wellness check, 1st round of vaccinations, wormed and health guarantee. Deposits are nonrefundable but loveable to another litter. We do not accept deposits until after the litter is born.”
Contract & health guarantee
Karrie 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 Karrie 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 Karrie 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- 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
Extras
- Food & treats
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Karrie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hayward, WI
851 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Minneapolis–St. Paul /Wold-Chamberlain Airport
902 miles away
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Meet in Joliet, IL
584 miles away
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More about Karrie
Karrie has been a member of Good Dog for 2 months
Karrie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Karrie’s links
Karrie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Stormy Knight German Shepherds 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
TYCHE, mom
German Shepherd
About TYCHE
Tyche is our super snuggler that adores kids. She goes everywhere with me, she is my shadow and loves to ride in the truck and go to work. The best momma in the world.
Uploaded health tests
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI).
FREYR, dad
German Shepherd
About FREYR
Freyr is a sweet and gentle soul who just wants to be brushed loved and snuggle. He is just 2 and hasn't filled out yet but he is going g to be massive when he does.
Uploaded health tests
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Stormy Knight German Shepherds 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, Vet Wellness Exam
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).
