Big Daves Bird Dogs LLC, BDBD

David S.

Breeder of German Shorthaired Pointers

  • Highland, IL
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Beau
Emmy

Expected German Shorthaired Pointer litter

Due Apr. 2026

Ready June 10

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.

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 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 $800 refundable deposit and between $800 - $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"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.

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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
      • 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

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at St. Louis Lambert Airport

4582 miles away

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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 over 2 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported 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.

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    Timothy M.

    Verified owner · July 2025

      • +6

    David 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.

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    presley p.

    Verified owner · July 2025

      • +5

    There’s a never ending list of positive things I could say about David and Beth. Not only were they so so easy to work with, but also quick with replies. Any question, at anytime, was always answered. I knew they would be so good to work with when I was offered a Facetime right away, seeing as I live states away. With that being said, they also were so accommodating to what worked for us and offered us multiple ways of picking up our puppy. I want to add, their spot of work is so clean, organized and a perfect environment for this breed. We were offered to meet both parents, which is a great way of seeing what your puppy may look and act like in the future. We were also sent home with a care package, which included all papers and vetting up to date. Absolutely zero complaints about BDBD!!!! Here is our puppy, Ruger.

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    Kathryn G.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

      • +5

    David was so quick to respond. His wife is so great even a couple of weeks after getting my puppy she is still happy to help with any questions I have! Would definitely come here again to get a puppy! Highly highly highly recommend! They were even willing to meet us a slight bit closer to home on pick up day!

  • Joe M.

    Verified owner · July 2025

      • +4

    David 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.

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    Keith L.

    Verified owner · June 2025

    David and Beth were great to work with. They were very knowledgeable about German shorthairs and quickly answered any questions I had. They were very responsive and so easy to work with. You can tell they care about the dogs and want the very best for you and your new puppy!! I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a new puppy!!

    Vincent R.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2025

    David and Beth were great! Our original transportation for the puppy fell through but they worked with us and were able to get something set up that fit our schedule and location. They answered all of our questions and provided us with updates, pictures, and videos. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to purchase a puppy from them. Our little Remi is doing great and our family, especially our three young children, have a new best friend.

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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.

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.

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.