Jack Pine German Shorthaired Pointers

Theresa A.

Breeder of German Shorthaired Pointers

Meet the breeder

I'm Theresa A., the breeder behind Jack Pine German Shorthaired Pointers located in Makinen, MN. I am a small breeder of carefully selected GSP's. It is my goal to produce exceptional hunting and working-class dogs. I want to make the transition from my loving home to yours as seamless as possible by giving personal attention to each little pup to ensure it is well-rounded and prepared to excel in its forever home.

Q. & A. with Theresa

  • Why did you start breeding?

    It's a personal passion and hobby of mine to help spread love and joy through breeding German Shorthaired Pointers. I am a preservationist breeder striving to maintain and improve upon the unique qualities, such as hunting and working abilities, that the German Shorthaired Pointers have to offer.
  • What makes your program special?

    I am a strong and passionate advocate of proper breeding practices and run my program accordingly. I am very dedicated to what I do and what I aim to achieve as a breeder. I work with passion, heart, and integrity, and I truly want what's best for my breeding line!
  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Theresa

Theresa 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 between $1,200 - $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

Contract & health guarantee

Theresa 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 Theresa 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 Theresa 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 Theresa.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Makinen, MN

942 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Minneapolis–St. Paul /Wold-Chamberlain Airport

902 miles away

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More about Theresa

  • Theresa has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Theresa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Theresa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Jack Pine German Shorthaired Pointers 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Jack Pine 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.

  • 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)

    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.

  • PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Cone Degeneration, German Shorthaired Pointer 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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.