Madrone German Shorthaired Pointers
Meet the breeder
I'm Susan G., the breeder behind Madrone German Shorthaired Pointers located in Houston, TX. We offer quality German Shorthaired Pointers that are bred for soundness and trained for versatility. I own (and I bred her) the #8 GSP in the nation and am involved in conformation, barn hunt, and some hunting sports with my dogs.
Q. & A. with Susan
Why did you start breeding?
I understand the very important role that breeders undertake; that being today’s breeders are the guardians of the future German Shorthaired Pointer. I want to continue on with my prized & award-winning line.What makes your program special?
I breed from award-winning, quality dogs who all undergo health testing and meet or exceed breed standards. My goal is to not only produce beautiful puppies but to help promote responsible breeding in order to ensure that the GSP will continue to excell for generations to come.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Susan
Susan 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
Contract & health guarantee
Susan 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 Susan 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 Susan directly.
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 Susan.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Houston, TX
1207 miles away
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More about Susan
Club memberships
Susan is a member of Gulf Coast German Shorthaired Pointer Club and German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America.
Susan has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Susan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Susan’s links
Susan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Madrone 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 health testing
Excellent level
Madrone 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.
Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Cone Degeneration, German Shorthaired Pointer Type, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
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).
