



I'm joel f., the breeder behind Fortin’s German Shorthaired Pointers located in Oxford, MI. Our dogs are family raised and bred for versatility, ability, and drive. They are very trainable and make excellent hunters! We breed each litter of puppies with the goal of superior temperament, health, conformation, movement, and the natural ability and drive to hunt. We take great pride in our dogs, and they produce outstanding puppies.


These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Female
Boy 2
Male
Boy 3
Male
Girl 4
Female
Girl 5
Female
Boy 1
Male
Girl 3
Female
Girl 2
Female
joel 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.
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.

joel 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 joel 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 joel directly.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from joel.
Meet in Oxford, MI
399 miles away
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joel has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
joel was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
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Fortin’s German Shorthaired Pointers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Elsa
Elsa is a female German Shorthaired Pointer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, joel decided to make her part of their program. joel 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.
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Bryzzo
Bryzzo is a male German Shorthaired Pointer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, joel decided to make him part of their program. joel 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.

German Shorthaired Pointer
About Piper
Piper is a female German Shorthaired Pointer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, joel decided to make her part of their program. joel 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.
Great level
Fortin’s German Shorthaired Pointers 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.
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.