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Firemark Weimaraners
- Fayetteville, NC
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Gretchen S., the breeder behind Firemark Weimaraners located in Fayetteville, NC. I produce pups that will continue to excel in their chosen field, whether that be working, showing, or as an active companion. I work hard to produce healthy, happy Weimaraner puppies, and I take great pride in my breeding program. My dogs are proven champions in the ring and in the hearts of their forever families.
Q. & A. with Gretchen
Why did you start breeding?
It is my passion to breed these incredible dogs. It is important to me that I not only preserve my own phenomenal bloodlines but that I am improving this breed with each litter and ensuring the well-being of these dogs for generations more to come!What makes your program special?
I spend lots of time with my puppies and enjoy training and socializing them so that they will be best prepared for their new lives with their forever families. I am passionate about Weimaraners, and my love for these dogs shines through in every aspect of my breeding program.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Gretchen
Gretchen 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 Gretchen to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Gretchen 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 Gretchen 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 Gretchen 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 Gretchen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Fayetteville, NC
289 miles away
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More about Gretchen
Club memberships
Gretchen is a member of Tarheel Weimaraner Club, Sandhills Pointing Breeds Club, NAVHDA, and Weimaraner Club of America.
Gretchen has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Gretchen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Gretchen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Firemark Weimaraners 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
Firemark Weimaraners 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 Weimaraners.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
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.
Hypomyelination, Weimaraner Type, Spinal Dysraphism (SD), Hyperuricosuria (HUU)
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).
