Gray Matter Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Tamara B., the breeder behind Gray Matter Kennels located in Roswell, GA. I breed for health, structure, & temperament. I strive to breed a dog that will be a wonderful performance & companion animal. I also breed to the Weimaraner Club of America standard, so I only breed silver/gray Weimaraners. I do not sell littermates together. I mainly breed for Show and Hunt but occasionally will sell to a pet only home, but the priority will be focused on homes that want to show in conformation and hunt with their weims.
Q. & A. with Tamara
Why did you start breeding?
I have had Weimaraners for 35 years and decided 12 years ago to begin my breeding program with health, structure, temperament, intelligence, and performance in mind.What makes your program special?
We focus on developing a healthy dog that is structurally sound. We have used neural stimulation since the beginning and have recently added scent stimulation. We work hard to raise puppies in an environment that sets them up for success in whatever their new owners wish to endeavor with their dogs. When they get one of my pups they also get me for the life of the dog.What are the different breed coat types in your program?
Our puppies have smooth coats. Coat types may vary depending on the parent dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are gray. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Tamara
Tamara 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 $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes the AKC registration, worming, 1st round of vaccinations, and micro chip. Once the puppies are born, I meet you and if we all agree that one of my puppies is right for you, I ask for half of the cost of the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tamara 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 Tamara 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 Tamara 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tamara.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Roswell, GA
4584 miles away
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More about Tamara
Club memberships
Tamara is a member of Atlanta Kennel Club, Weimaraner Club of America, and Chattahoochee Weimaraner Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., CHIC Certified, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing, Agility Trial Trainer, Avidog Associate, obedience trainer.
Tamara has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Tamara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Tamara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Gray Matter Kennels 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
"Rain", mom
Weimaraner
About "Rain"
Rain is currently training in agility. She is a bench champion and has her Junior Hunt title. She is currently training for Senior hunt as well as obedience.
Excellent health testing
Brucellosis, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), +7 more.Smoke, mom
Weimaraner
About Smoke
Smoke is a female Weimaraner. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Tamara decided to make her part of their program. Tamara 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
Excellent level
Gray Matter Kennels 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.
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.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Brucellosis
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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Spinal Dysraphism (SD), Hypomyelination, Weimaraner Type
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).
