Flatwoods Kennels and Training LLC
- Valdosta, GA
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
German Shorthaired Pointer litter
Expected Oct. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Jeffery A., the breeder behind Flatwoods Kennels and Training LLC located in Valdosta, GA. Our main focus is producing genetically sound and health tested dogs that are proven in the field and home. At Flatwoods Kennels & Training, our goal is to produce healthy, confident, versatile dogs that are just as capable of being exceptional family companions as they are pursuing their natural abilities in the field, therapy work, and dog sports. Our breeding program is built around health, temperament, structure, trainability, and purpose. We believe a good breeding program is about much more than producing puppies—it is about making thoughtful breeding decisions that improve and preserve the qualities we value in our dogs. Health testing is an important part of every breeding decision we make. We carefully consider health, genetics, temperament, structure, pedigree, and the strengths and weaknesses of each individual dog before planning a breeding. Because of our background in professional dog training, we have the unique opportunity to evaluate dogs beyond what can be seen on paper. We value dogs that are confident, environmentally stable, intelligent, biddable, and able to transition between an active working or sporting lifestyle and life as a family companion. Our puppies are raised with intention from the beginning. We focus on early socialization, confidence building, exposure to new experiences, and giving each puppy a strong foundation for its future. We also believe strongly in matching the right puppy with the right family. Temperament and individual personality matter, and our goal is not simply to place puppies based on appearance, color, or gender. We want each puppy to go into a home where its temperament, drive, energy level, and potential are the best fit. Whether one of our puppies goes on to become a hunting companion, therapy dog, sport dog, or much-loved family member, our goal remains the same: to produce dogs that are healthy, capable, confident, and devoted companions for life.
Q. & A. with Jeffery
Why did you start breeding?
Our breeding program grew naturally from our years of working with dogs through training, hunting, and everyday life. The more dogs we worked with, the more we came to appreciate just how important genetics, temperament, health, structure, and responsible early development are in shaping the dog a puppy becomes. We wanted to take what we had learned through hands-on experience and apply it to a thoughtful breeding program of our own. Our goal is not simply to produce puppies, but to make carefully planned breeding decisions that preserve the qualities we value in our breeds. We focus on health-tested dogs with sound temperaments, good structure, natural working ability, and the versatility to succeed as hunting companions, therapy dogs, sporting dogs, and, most importantly, well-loved family members. For us, breeding is an extension of what we already love doing—building confident, capable dogs and giving them the best possible foundation from the very beginning.What makes your program special?
What makes our breeding program special is the amount of thought and hands-on experience that goes into every breeding. As professional dog trainers, we have the opportunity to work with dogs of many different breeds, bloodlines, temperaments, and ability levels. That experience has shaped what we value in our own breeding program. We carefully select dogs with an emphasis on health, sound temperament, structure, trainability, and natural working ability. We want to produce versatile dogs that have the drive and ability to excel in the field or dog sports while still having the temperament and "off switch" to be exceptional family companions. Therapy work is also important to us, so confidence, stability, and the ability to adapt to different environments are qualities we greatly value. Our involvement doesn't end when puppies leave for their new homes. Because training is such a large part of what we do, we are able to help our puppy families with training, development, and support throughout their dog's life. Our goal with every litter is to improve upon the generation before it and produce healthy, confident, well-rounded dogs that we would be proud to own ourselves.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Jeffery
Jeffery 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.
Jeffery 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 6 weeks old.
“We believe the right puppy-to-family match is one of the most important parts of our breeding program. Rather than placing puppies based solely on color, gender, or pick order, we take the time to get to know each puppy as an individual. Because we raise and work with our puppies daily, we are able to evaluate their personalities, confidence, energy level, drive, trainability, and overall temperament as they develop. We also spend time getting to know each prospective family—their lifestyle, experience with dogs, household, activity level, and goals for their puppy. Whether someone is looking for a family companion, hunting partner, therapy prospect, or dog for sports and other activities, our goal is to match them with the puppy that gives them the best opportunity for a successful lifelong partnership. We absolutely welcome preferences for things such as gender, color, and markings and take those into consideration whenever possible, but temperament and overall suitability will always come first when making our final puppy placements.”
Price
“Non- refundable unless there is an issue with the litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jeffery 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 Jeffery 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 Jeffery 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jeffery.
Breeder's location
Meet in Valdosta, GA
4705 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Valdosta Airport
4701 miles away
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More about Jeffery
Jeffery has been a member of Good Dog for 7 months
Jeffery was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Jeffery’s links
Jeffery is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Flatwoods Kennels and Training LLC 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
Litter and program updates
Jeffery A.
Litter update on 06 Oct •Litter born
Buck and Oakley's litter
Jeffery A.
Program update on 30 Aug •Litter announcement
Parent dogs
Oakley, mom
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Oakley
Oakley is a high speed big running dog, with a hard point and a phenomenal nose. She is sweet natured with a great off switch in the home. Oakley is upland trained and is now cross training on dove and duck. Oakley has normal elbows, good hips, clears eyes and heart along with all clear on genetic testing
Excellent health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +3 more.Buck, dad
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Buck
Buck is big running in the field with an exceptional nose and hard point. Trained on pointing and retrieving he has been one of the easiest dogs i've ever owned. He has a fierce hunting drive but has a soft side as well and does excellent in the home with family. Buck has normal elbows, good hips, clear heart and eyes and clear on all genetic testing.
Excellent health testing
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Boykin Spaniel
English Cocker Spaniel
German Shorthaired Pointer
Excellent level
Flatwoods Kennels and Training LLC 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 Boykin Spaniels.
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
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, Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
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).
