Dry Branch

Sophie S.

Breeder of Wirehaired Pointing Griffons

  • Milton, FL
  • Responds within a few days

Upcoming litters

Buster
Phoebe

Expected Wirehaired Pointing Griffon litter

Due Dec. 2025

Ready Feb. 14, 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm Sophie S., the breeder behind Dry Branch located in Milton, FL. I fell in love with the breed for its keen hunting instincts, cooperative nature, and strong desire to please. Each of my dogs is carefully selected for sound structure, natural ability, and steady disposition. I strive to produce Griffons that are a pleasure to be around.

Q. & A. with Sophie

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My journey into breeding grew from a long-standing passion for Griffons. After years of training, showing, and learning from top mentors, I wanted to preserve the breed’s intelligence, versatility, and affectionate nature. Breeding allows me to share these amazing dogs with families while giving each puppy a strong foundation in health, temperament, and training.
  • What makes your program special?

    From the start, each puppy is raised in a loving, nurturing environment with early training, socialization, and Puppy Culture principles, including ENS, exposure to birds, water, sounds, and varied textures. My goal is to match each puppy with the right family and to provide lifetime support, ensuring a confident, well-rounded companion.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are brown and gray. 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 Sophie

Sophie 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 Sophie to learn more details about pricing.

“Price includes health records including vaccinations and worming schedule, ​microchip application and goodie bag.”

Contract & health guarantee

Sophie 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 Sophie 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 Sophie 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Sophie.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Milton, FL

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Pensacola Airport


Flexible meeting point

Sophie can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Sophie

  • Club memberships

    Sophie is a member of Pensacola Dog Fanciers Association, Florida Panhandle Pointing Breed Club and American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association, North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Sophie has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month

    Sophie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Sophie’s links

Sophie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Dry Branch 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

Dry Branch 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 Wirehaired Pointing Griffons.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), 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

    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).

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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.

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