Magnolia Farm and Kennel
Meet the breeder
I'm Matt H., the breeder behind Magnolia Farm and Kennel located in Northfield, MN. We offer excellent quality German Shorthaired Pointer puppies with great lines, health, and temperament. All our breeding dogs are health tested and field-tested, and each pair we breed is ensured to have perfect complementary traits. German Shorthaired Pointers are healthy natural ability dogs and great inside pets. We love our dogs and what we do!
Q. & A. with Matt
Why did you start breeding?
I come from a family that bred different hunting breeds. I continued the tradition and legacy where they left off! It is such an honor to preserve the line of these incredible dogs all the while creating companionship for others.What makes your program special?
My program is special because I pay extra attention to ensuring that I am pairing healthy dogs with natural ability and excellent temperament. I look for different qualities in a dog that make them stand out. My commitment is to provide you with a professional and friendly puppy-buying experience with integrity, and that includes always having responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming my puppies!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Matt
Matt 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 $250 refundable deposit and between $750 - $1,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Also included are the 2-year health guarantee, AKC registration, tail docking, deworming, the first set of shots, and microchipping. All puppies are the same price, regardless of sex or color. The deposit is non-refundable and required to be placed on the waitlist.”
Contract & health guarantee
Matt 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 Matt 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 Matt 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 Matt.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Northfield, MN
4399 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Minneapolis–St. Paul /Wold-Chamberlain Airport
4380 miles away
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More about Matt
Club memberships
Matt is a member of NAVHDA, German Shorthaired Pointed Club of Minnesota, North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, and German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Lifelong GSP Owner.
Matt has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Matt was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Matt is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Magnolia Farm and Kennel 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Magnolia Farm and Kennel 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.
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.
Lupoid Dermatosis (LD), von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), 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).
