I'm Jon G., the breeder behind Big Country Kennels located in Albany, TX. Our dogs are outstanding hunting companions, and we are proud to continue their line. We breed both to provide families with loving and capable companions and to improve upon our dogs' fantastic traits with each generation.Our dogs are outstanding hunting companions, and we are proud to continue their line. We breed both to provide families with loving and capable companions and to improve upon our dogs' fantastic traits with each generation.
Q. & A. with Jon
What makes your program special?
We are breeding only the females we guide wild bird hunts with, only proven females will be used for our breeding program. Our pups are 4th and 5th generations of proven wild bird dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our German Shorthaired Pointer puppies include liver and white and liver roan. Vizsla puppies are golden rust. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
TBD
Went home
Male
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Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
TBD
Went home
Male
TBD
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
TBD
Went home
Male
TBD
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Jon
Jon 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 non-refundable deposit and $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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Contract & health guarantee
Jon 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 Jon 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 Jon directly.
Big Country Kennels 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 dogs
All breeds
Vizsla
German Shorthaired Pointer
Jake, dad
Vizsla
About Jake
Jake is a male Vizsla. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jon decided to make him part of their program. Jon has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Frankie is a female Vizsla. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jon decided to make her part of their program. Jon has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Pennie, mom
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Pennie
Pennie is a female German Shorthaired Pointer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jon decided to make her part of their program. Jon has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
German Shorthaired Pointer
Vizsla
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Big Country Kennels 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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Jon to bring home their puppies.
Rachel W.
Verified owner · Nov. 2025
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Jon was so easy to work with and responded quickly and efficiently. We have had our little pup for a month now and love him!
Jon provided everything upon pick-up and was extremely pleasant to talk with.
Our new pup is healthy, happy, and perfectly energetic! He adapted quickly and is a fast learner. He fits in perfectly with our fast paced lifestyle:)
I highly recommend Jon as a breeder!
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.