I'm John Z., the breeder behind Freestone GSP located in Olean, NY. 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.
Q. & A. with John
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black roan, white and liver, liver roan, liver and white, liver, black and white, and black. 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.
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from John
John 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 $500 deposit and between $1,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Prices vary if breeding rights are requested. If we cannot provide the requested gender you are able to move the deposit to the next litter or a refund. Stipulations can be explained .”
Contract & health guarantee
John 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 John 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 John directly.
Freestone GSP 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
Zeza, mom
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Zeza
Zeza is a female German Shorthaired Pointer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, John decided to make her part of their program. John 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.
Griffin, dad
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Griffin
Wonderful , intelligent, affectionate, phenomenal hunter and family dog !
Ella, mom
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Ella
Ella is a female German Shorthaired Pointer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, John decided to make her part of their program. John 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.
Griffin, dad
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Griffin
Griffin is a male German Shorthaired Pointer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, John decided to make him part of their program. John 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Freestone GSP 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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not registered with OFA), 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.
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with John to bring home their puppies.
Herb F.
Verified owner · Aug. 2022
We had a great experience with Freestone. They were kind, accommodating, and really wonderful to deal with.