Conformation
Focus on the Field
Focus on the Field
Focus on the Field
Focus on the Field
Focus on the Field
breeding philosophy
I PARTICIPATE IN AKC AND NAVHDA HUNT TESTS AND AKC CONFORMATION SHOWS WITH MY DOGS.
I believe Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breeders should be actively involved in activities such as hunt tests and conformation dog shows. My dogs and I enjoy these activities and the opportunity to see other Griffs in the field and the show ring. Correct conformation is critical to field performance. Show dogs are generally comfortable with being handled, with being in crowds of people and dogs, with traveling long distances and staying in hotels. These things make dogs great traveling companions.
I WILL REGISTER EVERY PUP I BREED WITH AKC.
I AM A MEMBER OF NAVHDA AND A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE BLACK HILLS CHAPTER.
Local chapters of the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association provide excellent training opportunities for their members, as well as a testing program.
I believe breeders need to possess an understanding of the history of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon and the breed standard. Breeding decisions should be made with the breed standard and the history of the breed in mind.
Please see the History and Breed Standard page on this website.
I believe breeders should have an understanding of canine genetics. A breeder should be able to explain why he or she chose to make a certain match.
I do not breed to produce puppies to sell. When I make the huge investment of time, energy, and money in a breeding, I'll want to keep a puppy from the litter for myself.
puppy application process
It's all about the dogs
The purpose of the application process is to place puppies in the very best homes.
Read the contract
You must agree to the terms of our puppy sale contract in order to be considered for a puppy.
Find the contract below this section.
Complete and submit the Puppy Reservation Application
The questions on the application are intended to determine if you are the right fit for a puppy and to make placement decisions. I need to know a bit about you, your family, and your plans for your puppy in order to do that.
The pick of the litter is ours
Obviously, I get the pick of the litter, which will be the dog I feel best fits into my breeding program. I match puppies to their prospective owners, based on the information provided on the puppy reservation form. I am uniquely qualified to place the puppies, as I spend 24/7 with the puppies during the first 8 weeks of their lives.
Stay in touch
I'll email approved applicants from time to time with information about the expected litter and to find out if you are still interested in a puppy. If I don't hear back from you, I'll assume you are no longer interested in a pup.
No deposit is required to submit your application
Once the puppies arrive, you'll be notified if I feel I have a puppy for you. At that time, you will be asked to submit a deposit. Payment of a deposit does not guarantee a puppy. If I don't believe I have a puppy to fit your needs, I'll return your deposit.