A quality, family owned, kennel offering German Shorthaired Pointer Pups including 5 generation pedigree documentation. Our kennel offers German
Shorthaired Pointer, Phoenix Gator, with ancestors such as FC Shell Shocked Sammy and Dixieland Jessie James SH for Stud service to approved females.
Our puppies are availble on a first-come first-serve basis. We also maintain a waiting list as most pups are sold before they are born. All of our German
Shorthaired Pointer dogs have had OFA and CERF completed. At IDAHO HUNTING DOGS, we pride ourselves on having a very conscientious breeding
program. Our dogs and puppies are raised on a family enviromnent as part of our family!!
Shorthaired Pointer, Phoenix Gator, with ancestors such as FC Shell Shocked Sammy and Dixieland Jessie James SH for Stud service to approved females.
Our puppies are availble on a first-come first-serve basis. We also maintain a waiting list as most pups are sold before they are born. All of our German
Shorthaired Pointer dogs have had OFA and CERF completed. At IDAHO HUNTING DOGS, we pride ourselves on having a very conscientious breeding
program. Our dogs and puppies are raised on a family enviromnent as part of our family!!
A MESSAGE FROM THE GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER CLUB OF AMERICA
Hello Fellow Dog Enthusiasts;
We at the German Shorthaired Club of America (GSCPA) were very excited to see one of our breed win the coveted
Best in Show at Westminster in 2005. We of course are very proud of our breed and appreciative that the rest of the
country was able to witness this great win.
HOWEVER, we wish to let the broader public know that ‘THIS BREED IS NOT FOR EVERYONE’.
The above comment is not intended to be elitist, but it is more an acknowledgement that this breed is a high energy dog
that requires owners with a very active lifestyle. The Shorthair is a sporting dog and a very versatile hunting companion. It
requires a lot of exercise and attention, especially during the first 4-5 years of its life. Although not all owners of Shorthairs
are active hunters there are other venues within which the Shorthair excels, such as obedience and agility trials, tracking
and search and rescue.
This is not to say that the dog is not a good family pet, it certainly can be, but it bears repeating that the dog needs to be in
an environment where its high level of energy and activity can be accepted and absorbed. Shorthairs love to be with their
owners and will suffer greatly if ignored and not provided with adequate opportunity to release their energy in a positive
manner.
We are very strong supporters of responsible breeding and responsible dog ownership. We recognize that the Best in
Show win at Westminster will generate a significant amount of new interest in our breed. With that in mind, we have
posted a FAQ on our Web site and would encourage everyone to spend the time reviewing that information.
After reviewing the FAQ, those individuals still interested in owning a GSP need to be prepared for a lot more research
on responsible breeders and what it takes to be a responsible dog owner.
Please take the time to do the research on our breed and to make an honest assessment of your particular lifestyle and its
application to the German Shorthaired Pointer. Upon doing so, and if a Shorthaired Pointer will fit with your lifestyle, then
we will welcome you with open arms into our Shorthair family. At that point, we would also encourage you to become a
member of the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America, where you will have an opportunity to participate in a club
dedicated to the betterment of the GSP and its owners.
Thanks again for your interest;
Robert Straight
President
German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America
Hello Fellow Dog Enthusiasts;
We at the German Shorthaired Club of America (GSCPA) were very excited to see one of our breed win the coveted
Best in Show at Westminster in 2005. We of course are very proud of our breed and appreciative that the rest of the
country was able to witness this great win.
HOWEVER, we wish to let the broader public know that ‘THIS BREED IS NOT FOR EVERYONE’.
The above comment is not intended to be elitist, but it is more an acknowledgement that this breed is a high energy dog
that requires owners with a very active lifestyle. The Shorthair is a sporting dog and a very versatile hunting companion. It
requires a lot of exercise and attention, especially during the first 4-5 years of its life. Although not all owners of Shorthairs
are active hunters there are other venues within which the Shorthair excels, such as obedience and agility trials, tracking
and search and rescue.
This is not to say that the dog is not a good family pet, it certainly can be, but it bears repeating that the dog needs to be in
an environment where its high level of energy and activity can be accepted and absorbed. Shorthairs love to be with their
owners and will suffer greatly if ignored and not provided with adequate opportunity to release their energy in a positive
manner.
We are very strong supporters of responsible breeding and responsible dog ownership. We recognize that the Best in
Show win at Westminster will generate a significant amount of new interest in our breed. With that in mind, we have
posted a FAQ on our Web site and would encourage everyone to spend the time reviewing that information.
After reviewing the FAQ, those individuals still interested in owning a GSP need to be prepared for a lot more research
on responsible breeders and what it takes to be a responsible dog owner.
Please take the time to do the research on our breed and to make an honest assessment of your particular lifestyle and its
application to the German Shorthaired Pointer. Upon doing so, and if a Shorthaired Pointer will fit with your lifestyle, then
we will welcome you with open arms into our Shorthair family. At that point, we would also encourage you to become a
member of the German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America, where you will have an opportunity to participate in a club
dedicated to the betterment of the GSP and its owners.
Thanks again for your interest;
Robert Straight
President
German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America
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