My Ideal Family

Finding the right home for one of my puppies is incredibly important to me. I don't simply want to find someone who wants a German Shorthaired Pointer. I want to find the family who is right for that particular puppy, and a home where he or she will be loved, included, challenged, exercised, and will truly be a part of the family.

German Shorthaired Pointers are intelligent, affectionate, athletic dogs with an enormous amount of personality and energy. They thrive when they are involved in their family's life. They need exercise, mental stimulation, training, attention, and, most of all, love and companionship.

My ideal families understand that.

I particularly love hearing from families who have experience with GSPs, Vizslas, or other active, high-energy breeds. A fenced yard is wonderful, but an active lifestyle can be just as important. Hiking, running, walking, swimming, hunting, exploring, playing, and simply doing things together are all part of the life I envision for these puppies.

I also tend to favor homes where my puppies will have plenty of interaction and companionship. I prefer homes with other dogs, children of any age are a bonus, and having someone who works from home or has a flexible schedule is ideal. That doesn't mean there is only one type of family that can provide an amazing home. Single people, couples, and large families have all joined my extended GSP family and have given my puppies amazing lives and forever homes. What matters most to me is the life you plan to give your puppy.

I want these babies to go to families who will love them as much, if not more, than I already do. I want to know that your puppy will be part of your everyday world, not spending most of his or her life alone. I want to understand what a typical day will look like, where your puppy will sleep at night, where the puppy will stay when no one is home, and who will care for your dog when you travel or need to be away for an extended period.

I also want to know why you want a GSP and what you hope to do with your puppy. There isn't one correct answer. I simply want to make sure your expectations and lifestyle are a good match for the needs and personality of this breed and the puppies I have raised as my own.

A Lifetime Commitment

When one of my puppies leaves my home, my relationship with that puppy does not end.

I become very attached to every puppy I raise, and I genuinely want to know how they are doing. I love receiving pictures, videos, and updates, particularly throughout that first year as they grow and develop, but I hope you'll continue sharing them with me for years to come.

I also want my puppy families to know that I am always here as a resource. If you have questions about training, behavior, feeding, development, or simply wonder whether something your crazy little GSP is doing is normal, I want you to feel comfortable reaching out, no matter how old they are.

And there is one commitment that is especially important to me: if circumstances ever change and you can no longer keep one of my dogs, I expect that dog to come back to me rather than being surrendered to a shelter or rehomed without my involvement.

I do all I can to give our puppies the absolute best start to their little lives. From the moment they are born, I make sure these babies know nothing but kisses, cuddles, safety, warmth, and love, with just a little bit of chaos thrown in. They begin their lives surrounded by people, dogs, activity, noise, affection, and the comfort of knowing they are safe and loved. That is the life I want them to continue to know when they leave my home.

I'm not necessarily looking for the "perfect" family on paper.

I'm looking for people who understand the commitment, love the breed, want their dog beside them as they live their lives, and are prepared to give one of my puppies a wonderful home for the rest of his or her life.

If that sounds like you, I'd love to learn more about your family, your lifestyle, and the kind of home you hope to provide. Please complete the questionnaire below so I can get to know you a little better and determine whether one of my puppies may be the right fit for your family.