Waldrand Kennel LLC

Karie K.

Breeder of German Shepherds

Nekoosa, WI
Responds within a few days

Upcoming litters

Expected German Shepherd litter

Due July 2026

Ready Sept. 2

Meet the breeder

I'm Karie K., the breeder behind Waldrand Kennel LLC located in Nekoosa, WI. It’s important to us that we continue to improve our program and share our knowledge with our buyer families. We want to better the breed through thorough health testing and selective breeding decisions.

Q. & A. with Karie

Why did you start breeding?
I got into German shepherds in 2012 when I began a mentorship under Larry Filo of Steinig Tal Kennel in WI. Since then I have been researching and planning my breeding progra.. My bloodlines are ones I'm familiar with when placing K9s into police departments.
What makes your program special?
I am striving to produce dogs that are true utilitarian animals. Dogs that are ready and willing to work hard but also cuddle up on the couch. Fierce protectors that are stable around children, and possess good natural instinct.
What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have stock coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include sable, 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.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Green
Went home
Female
Orange
Went home
Female
Red (right)
Went home
Male
Blue
Went home
Male
Yellow
Went home
Male

Getting a puppy from Karie

Karie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

Karie partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape.

“Puppies are matched with homes based on what their needs are and what a home is looking for. ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 deposit and $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

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“Puppies are placed by their needs. I will not place a working prospect in a pet home. All puppies are the same price and sold on limited registration. I complete microchip and registration for owners. Deposits are taken after puppies have arrived. Eligibility for refund is on a case by case situation.”

Contract & health guarantee

Karie 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 Karie 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 Karie directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
  - Microchip
- Extras
  - AKC registration
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - Initial potty training
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Toys
  - Food & treats
  - Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Karie.

Breeder's location

Meet in Nekoosa, WI

4292 miles away

More about Karie

Club memberships
Karie is a member of United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Karie has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Karie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Karie’s links
- Website

Karie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Waldrand Kennel LLC 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

Bean, mom
German Shepherd
About Bean
Bean is a female German Shepherd over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karie decided to make her part of their program. Karie 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.
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +3 more.
Zerk, dad
German Shepherd
About Zerk
Zerk is a male German Shepherd over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Karie decided to make him part of their program. Karie 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.
Great health testing
Wisdom Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +2 more.
Audi, mom
German Shepherd
About Audi
Audi is a female German Shepherd almost 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karie decided to make her part of their program. Karie 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.
Great health testing
Full Embark Panel, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Cobra, mom
German Shepherd
About Cobra
"Cobra" is a larger, compact bitch full of personality. Driven in her work yet phenomenal in the home-she is a pleasure to have around. This bitch has a temperament that is a true example of what a German Shepherd Dog should be. Friendly towards people yet naturally suspicious when appropriate, she isconfident without having to exert herself onto others. There aren't any situations that I haven't had complete trust in her judgement. Cobra and I achieved her IGP1 in July 2020 with scores of 72-86-91! Even though she is technically retired, we do compete for new titles occasionally!
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Waldrand Kennel LLC 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.
DNA Profile, Full Embark 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).