Waltz Creek German Shepherds
Meet the breeder
I'm Karen N., the breeder behind Waltz Creek German Shepherds located in Northampton County, PA. I offer top-quality German Shepherd puppies for families who share the same love and passion that I do for these lovely companions! My dogs are bred with a focus on conformation, structure, health, and temperament. They have the ability to excel in the show ring AND at home as beloved family companions and guardian dogs! Parents are OFA health tested for hips / elbows.
Q. & A. with Karen
Why did you start breeding?
I regularly participate in conformation shows, and I started breeding to not only continue my show line, but to better the breed overall and help set the standard for responsible breeding practices. It's an amazing feeling knowing that I made a positive contribution to these dogs and the families who love them!What makes your program special?
I strive for quality and excellence with everything that I do. Holding myself to high standards is paramount to the well-being of my dogs and to the integrity of my program. As an avid member of the German Shepherd Dog Club of America, I am dedicated to maintaining and improving upon an excellent pedigree. I am very conscious about health, conformation, structure, genetics, and temperament, and every breeding decision is made accordingly. Once a litter is on the ground, I carefully hand-raise each puppy to ensure it is well-rounded and equipped to excel with its new family. I truly love my dogs, and I know you will, too!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
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.
“Deposits will be requested at time of whelping of the litter.”
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.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Northampton County, PA
172 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Lehigh Valley Airport (was Allentown–Bethlehem–Easton Airport)
155 miles away
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More about Karen
Club memberships
Karen is a member of German Shepherd Dog Club of America.
Karen has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Karen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Karen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Waltz Creek 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
Lucy, mom
German Shepherd
About Lucy
Lucy recently turned 3 years old. She competes in AKC and UKC Breed, Obedience and Rally as well as Dock Diving and FastCat.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Waltz Creek 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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).
