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Alvarado Farm Kennels, LLC
- San Antonio, TX
- Responds within a day
Available puppies
Flint
Ready Dec. 25
3 weeks old · Male
River
Ready Dec. 25
3 weeks old · Male
Frost
Ready Dec. 25
3 weeks old · Male
Stone
Ready Dec. 25
3 weeks old · Male
Tide
Ready Dec. 25
3 weeks old · Female
Blaze
Ready Dec. 25
3 weeks old · Male
Indus
Ready Dec. 11
5 weeks old · Female
Andromeda
Ready Dec. 11
5 weeks old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Julie A., the breeder behind Alvarado Farm Kennels, LLC located in San Antonio, TX. Our pairings are thoughtfully chosen for superior traits. Our dogs are more than just pets, they are companions, hunting partners and family members. Every GSP puppy is carefully socialized to ensure they are well-adjusted and ready to thrive in their new homes.
Q. & A. with Julie
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and liver, liver roan, liver and white, liver, black roan, black and white, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boots
Went homeFemale
Chaps
Went homeMale
Colt
Went homeMale
Buckle
Went homeFemale
Fringe
Went homeFemale
Pinto Bean
Went homeFemale
Star
Went homeFemale
Hercules
ReservedMale
Ember
ReservedFemale
Zephyr
ReservedFemale
Echo
ReservedMale
Getting a puppy from Julie
Julie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Our puppies come prepaid AKC registered and microchipped. All puppies will have a full vet exam and health clearance. First Shots, tails docked and dewclaws removed. Health and genetic guarantee. Puppies are selected in the order that deposits are received in the litter. Puppies are selected beginning at 4 weeks of age.”
Contract & health guarantee
Julie may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Julie offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Julie directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Julie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in San Antonio, TX
Other pick-up locations
Meet in Houston, TX
More about Julie
Club memberships
Julie is a member of German Shorthaired Club of San Antonio, NAVHDA, and German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Julie has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 months
Julie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Julie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Alvarado Farm Kennels, LLC meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Litter and program updates
Julie A.
Litter update on 18 Oct. •Rain and Hero pups are here!!
Hero and Rain's litter
Parent dogs
Athena, mom
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Athena
Athena is our graceful yet athletic alpha girl. She is happy and wagging her tail most of the time earning her the nick name Ms. Wigglebottom.
Beretta, mom
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Beretta
Beretta hails from a big hunting line in North Texas. She is 1/4 DK which is e pressed in her big run, smart nose and strong prey drive! This girl will hunt! She is intelligent and aims to please. She is a friend to all that meet her.
Sarah, mom
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Sarah
Sarah is a powerhouse. She is a monster for birds and all things hunting. Though, Sarah has a sweet spirit as well and is at my side in the kitchen, office or living room. She is deeply connected with her humans!
Rain, mom
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Rain
Rainy Day is a smart girl and a natural retriever. She is strong and determined in the field and cozy and cuddly with us on the couch.
Hero, dad
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Hero
Hero is our Foundation Sire at Alvarado Farm Kennels. Hero has the temper of a service dog and can be off leash in public with us. He can also turn it on in the field and is a proven hunter. Hero does not meet a stranger and aims to please. He is athletic and muscular.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Alvarado Farm Kennels, LLC reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for German Shorthaired Pointers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel, Cone Degeneration, German Shorthaired Pointer Type
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
