Anvil Wires
Meet the breeder
I'm Joe & Erin Y., the breeder behind Anvil Wires located in Watkins, MN. We are active hunters as well as participating in performance and conformation events. We have a variety of buyers who participate in organized events with their dogs or don't but one thing is for sure, all of our buyers are people who are active outdoors and cuddle with their dogs in the home.
Q. & A. with Joe & Erin
Why did you start breeding?
Our versatile dogs represent the breed well and people were requesting puppies from them. We traveled the nation to learn and meet different dogs and people to better our breeding program and knowledge base. It is through learning from eclectic sources that we can provide our buyers with an exceptional puppy. After 6 years of learning and owning this breed we bred our first litter.What makes your program special?
We take breeding seriously and go the extra mile to breed healthy correct puppies/dogs. When we match dogs we look at OFA health tests, conformation, temperament, DNA history and whether the two dogs complement each other in those areas. When our buyers get a puppy from us they are also getting a mentor and support for the life of that puppy/dog.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Joe & Erin
Joe & Erin 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
Connect with Joe & Erin to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Joe & Erin 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 Joe & Erin 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 Joe & Erin 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Joe & Erin.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Watkins, MN
Other pick-up locations
Meet at St. Cloud Airport
More about Joe & Erin
Club memberships
Joe & Erin is a member of MN 4-H Dog Project , Minnesota NAVHDA, Twin Cities German Wirehaired Pointer Club, NAVHDA , and German Wirehaired Pointer Club of America.
Joe & Erin has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Joe & Erin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Joe & Erin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Anvil Wires 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
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Anvil Wires 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 Wirehaired 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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Dentition
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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
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).
