GSP Breeders- looking for GSP puppy

[SureThing]

Any leads on a reputable GSP breeder that focuses on hunting lines? Feel free to PM me if you don’t want to share publicly. Also, thanks in advance for any info provided!

[wildweeds]

I would look at Prince's quality gundogs.

[chrisg6x6]

There's tons of reputable breeders out there but your decision should come down to your goal. Your primary purpose for the dog should effect your decision. Not all GSP's love the water or sitting around in a duck blinds, not all GSP's are built for Chukar hunting. You'll want to meet the Sir & Dam, possibly hunt with them or at least reach out to people that own dogs from past paired breeding's to ensure the pup will meet your demands.

If your looking for an all around pheasant/waterfowl dog, the last thing your going to want is a high strung GSP built and bred for Chukar hunting. Size and weight will also be a factor, along with others obvious things such as health.

From what I've learned you get about 50% regression in breeding's. Take two dogs that range 1000 yards and you get a 500 yard dog. If you find a breeder you like, focus on repeated breeding's so you have a good idea of what you'll get.

High Desert Shorthairs is the breeder I used for my last GSP. His dogs are breed and built for Chukar hunting and they can go day after day.

I'm pretty new to the GSP world and by no means an expert, these are just some of the things I've learned so far and will use when searching for my next GSP.

[gallion_t]

Tagging. GSP will be my next dog.

I've been following Tieton Bird Dogs out of Idaho Falls and I'll be taking a hard look at them when it's finally time to pull the trigger.

I'll be looking for a waterfowl first with pheasant second.

[Birdguy]

Do not be afraid to reach out to the local NAVDA chapters. Go to places where the folks know dogs! As stated, do your best to determine your use and desires for the dog you buy. If you are recreational hunter often times a crazy driven hunting dog will drive you nuts before you realize it is exactly what you bought and were not ready for. A GSP that hunts but lives in the bouse and is not destructive when home alone is usually different than a hard charging hunting dog that needs 5 to 7 miles of running everyday. Save yourself as much extra headache as possible you will all be happier. Best of luck enjoy the search and of course adding the new family member!

[metlhead]

Pointers as waterfowl dogs is a unique endeavour for sure. I've never seen a shorthair out there. Blind ettiquette is great but takes years cuz these things need to run. Sitting still is the hardest thing we can ask of pointers. Definately need to live on property. Any size yard won't let these dogs get those lungs opened up and legs get that stride. My 11yo can sit but that PIB pup has gotta move. Hunting the coast, I let him just run while setting up. Mudflat runs just get him fired up

[jagermiester]

Do not be afraid to reach out to the local NAVDA chapters. Go to places where the folks know dogs! As stated, do your best to determine your use and desires for the dog you buy. If you are recreational hunter often times a crazy driven hunting dog will drive you nuts before you realize it is exactly what you bought and were not ready for. A GSP that hunts but lives in the bouse and is not destructive when home alone is usually different than a hard charging hunting dog that needs 5 to 7 miles of running everyday. Save yourself as much extra headache as possible you will all be happier. Best of luck enjoy the search and of course adding the new family member!

Spot on with the NAVHDA advice. Great group of people and you will get the chance to see lots of dogs that hunt. There’s also really good info on the NAVHDA site where you can find test results from different breeders good luck in your search.

[Shorthairdog]

Try reliable kennels Coy Moxee Wa

[Kingofthemountain83]

There was a guy in Yakima area I got mine from 20+ years ago that specialized in breeding the solid liver colored GSP... I heard he passed a few years ago... I'll slaughter the name if I try to spell it but it was German... Not sure if some else took over or not but ran into a lady in Puyallup last year that had a solid liver GSP and asked her about it and she got it from the same guy... But he had passed...

[brocka]

https://www.bestgundogs.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoopqCLzYwmThHw5DByGItuJN0XCdXF-NhlwkNMUrbMi-3s5LTtO

[bowman]

If I was an avid waterfowl hunter, I would strongly consider a different breed. I have two GSPs. One doesn’t do water. If you let him out to pee and it’s raining he doesn’t get out from under the eaves of the house. It was bad enough, my wife bought him a rain coat… With that being said, he’s an absolute beast on upland birds and the rain doesn’t bother him while hunting. They’re awesome dogs and require a lot of attention and exercise.