Karen Gutormson

Karen Gutormson is a breeder of German Shepherd dogs in Saint Cloud, MN, in central Minnesota near Minneapolis. She follows recommended health screening protocols, including hip, elbow and cardiac assessments, and aligns her program with recognized breed club guidelines.

Her dogs live in a home environment with daily socialization, exposure to family life and gentle early handling. She also breeds Labrador retrievers and Yorkshire terriers under the same standards of care and temperament.

Past litters have been noted for consistent trainability, steady temperaments and adaptability to a variety of active households. Each puppy completes a full schedule of age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming and wellness exams under veterinary guidance. Regular supervised puppy play sessions help them build confidence and healthy social skills before joining a new home. Her dogs participate in local training clinics to maintain working skills and foster community engagement.