Big Daves Bird Dogs LLC, BDBD
- Highland, IL
- Responds within a day
Upcoming litters
Planned German Shorthaired Pointer litter
Due July 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm David S., the breeder behind Big Daves Bird Dogs LLC, BDBD located in Highland, IL. We breed German Shorthaired Pointers with great traits. We want dogs who can do great pieces of work in the field and in the home. We carefully breed German Shorthaired Pointers doing all breed-specific testing to produce healthy puppies that will have the prey drive to take you to the level you are aiming for. All of our puppies will come with pre-paid AKC registration and with our kennel BDBD in the prefix of the registered name.
Q. & A. with David
Why did you start breeding?
I bought my first male not knowing a lot about pedigree I got pretty lucky he was an incredible hunter and slightly headstrong. Second shorthair I knew a lot more about pedigree I got a bitch from walking Field trial lines with a stacked pedigree. After getting all their health testing completed we bred our first litter I tested one of the puppies in AKC and NAVHDA and she was a natural.What makes your program special?
I pick a breeding I don't think I can beat I always try to improve the next litter. I think their puppies will produce very solid, healthy, hunting dogs that should be very capable of staying in the house with you. I really want to find the best homes possible I usually have limited time to feel out customers and decide if I am doing the puppy justice in placing them in the best home I can find.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and liver, liver roan, and liver and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Orange
Went homeMale
Green
Went homeMale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Lavender
Went homeFemale
Mint
Went homeFemale
Red
Went homeMale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Lavender
Went homeFemale
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Green
Went homeMale
Pink Girl
Went homeFemale
Red Boy
Went homeMale
Blue Boy
Went homeMale
Orange Boy
Went homeMale
Green Boy
Went homeMale
Purple Girl
Went homeFemale
Light Blue Girl
Went homeFemale
Brown Girl
Went homeFemale
Mint Female
Went homeFemale
Green Male
Went homeMale
Orange Male
Went homeMale
Purple Female
Went homeFemale
Blue Male
Went homeMale
Red Male
Went homeMale
Yellow Female
Went homeFemale
Silver Male
Went homeMale
Green
Went homeMale
Gray
Went homeMale
Pink
Went homeFemale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Mint
Ready now1 year old · Female
Pink
Went homeFemale
Purple
Went homeFemale
Yellow
Went homeFemale
Lavender
Went homeFemale
Orange
Went homeMale
Blue
Went homeMale
Green
Went homeMale
Red
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from David
David has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
David partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 7 weeks old.
Price
“AKC Pre-paid Registration, First round of shots, de-worming and a vet check per puppy. A blanket with littermate and mothers scent a gallon bag of the current food.”
Contract & health guarantee
David 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 David 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 David directly.
You’re protected
on Good Dog
When you pay and communicate on Good Dog, you’re covered by Payment Protection.
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
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from David.
Breeder's location
Meet in Highland, IL
4556 miles away
·
Other pick-up locations
Meet at St. Louis Lambert Airport
4582 miles away
·
More about David
Club memberships
David is a member of ILNSTRA and German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
2025 Armature NSTRA IL Region High point dog., Bred, trained, and Handled my own dog to Armature Champion. , countless hours at training seminars and hands on experiance, lots of years of hands on experiance, Breeder since 2019.
David has been a member of Good Dog for almost 3 years
David was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
David is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Big Daves Bird Dogs LLC, BDBD 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
Emmy, mom
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Emmy
Emmy is a female German Shorthaired Pointer over 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, David decided to make her part of their program. David 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.
Excellent health testing
Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Factor VII Deficiency, +7 more.Beau, dad
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Beau
Beau is a pleasure to own, he does very well in the house and in the field. He is an absolute pleasure to watch work. His style is through the roof he is so eager to please that training him has been fun and all done by me. He earned his NSTRA Amateur Champion and was IL regions Amateur high points dog. He is currently JH titled and a NAVHDA NA prize 1 duel registered AKC and NAVHDA with DNA on file for both. You can find his full health testing in health section to include his hips excellent.
Excellent health testing
Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS), +7 more.River, mom
German Shorthaired Pointer
About River
River is the ideal shorthair in my eyes, in the house she is so well behaved and gives you the off switch she is content snuggling wit you or happy just laying by herself. In the field She is so pretty on point or backing another dog. Her nose is phenomenal she picks up scent from pretty far out she is a medium to far distance foot hunting dog. She loves the water She got a NAVHDA NA Prize 1 112 points and her AKC Junior hunter just after turning 6 months old. She is very eager to please making training her pretty easy. She is OFA hips excellent.
Atti, mom
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Atti
Atti is a female German Shorthaired Pointer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, David decided to make her part of their program. David 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.
Excellent health testing
von Willebrand Disease II (vWD II), Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Big Daves Bird Dogs LLC, BDBD 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.
von Willebrand Disease II (vWD II), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cone Degeneration, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with David to bring home their puppies.
Erik H.
Verified owner · July 2026
If you’re looking for a German Shorthaired Pointer, I can’t recommend Dave and Beth highly enough. From the very beginning, their communication was outstanding—the best we’ve ever experienced. They kept us updated every step of the way with pictures, videos, and regular updates, and they were always available to answer questions. What really stood out was that their care didn’t end when we picked up our puppy. They continued to check in afterward, which showed how much they genuinely care about both their dogs and the families they go to. Our GSP has an incredible temperament, is healthy, smart, and has been an absolute joy. It was, without question, the most professional and positive experience we’ve ever had purchasing a dog. Dave and Beth are thoughtful, kind, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about what they do. I would recommend them without hesitation to anyone looking for a German Shorthaired Pointer.
Carter P.
Verified owner · June 2026
I had a great experience with David and Beth. They are both wonderful people and care for their pups a lot, if you thinking of getting a GSP puppy I would definitely recommend David and Beth.
TMTimothy M.
Verified owner · July 2025
+6David and Beth are fantastic breeders and were so helpful and accommodating throughout the process of getting a dog for my family. They were very quick to respond to any questions I had and are amazingly kind. They take fantastic care of their dogs, providing them with lots of space, training, and play. They provide a wealth of information on their puppies, including food, vet records, AKC papers, and Volhard test results, and were willing to share pictures and videos of the puppies we were interested in. We chose a 10-week-old puppy named Pink (now Luna) and she is healthy, happy, smart, loving, and extremely trainable. David and Beth offered to host my kids and I during the adoption process, shared dinner with us, let my kids fish on their property, and showed my boys and I how their dogs are cared for and provided a hunting demo. I was truly touched by their generosity and would highly recommend them should you be looking for a German Shorthaired Pointer.
- FD
Finn D.
Verified owner · July 2026
Great experience with Dave! Dave was helpful, honest, and clearly cares about his dogs. I am extremely happy with Winnie, she is a wonderful GSP with a great personality and has been an amazing addition to our family. I highly recommend Dave to anyone looking for a great GSP!
Brandon b.
Verified owner · June 2026
+5Working with David from Big Daves Bird Dogs LLC was absolutely wonderful! They were incredibly helpful, always ready to answer any questions with patience and kindness. David and the team were so sweet and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. It was awesome to work with dedicated and caring people!
Joe M.
Verified owner · July 2025
+4David and Beth were very good with communicating with us about Millie. You can tell they really care about their GSP's. They have a very nice set up for breeding and are not just a puppy mill. My daughter and I had a great experience with both Good Dog and David and Beth. They sent us home with a goodie bag and some starter food. We are very happy with Millie. She adjusted well to our house and our other dog that we ended up fostering for a friend while they move. Millie has been an absolutely joyful addition to our household and when we decide to get another GSP, we will definitely be going with Big Daves again.
