Michael's German Shorthaired Pointers
Meet the breeder
I'm Michael S., the breeder behind Michael's German Shorthaired Pointers located in Tumwater, WA. Our dog Abigail comes from a line of champions and was bred for those who want to raise puppies who hunt or compete. She was bred to a male who both hunts and competes with titles of Field Champion and Armature Field Champion.
Q. & A. with Michael
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black roan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Michael
Michael 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.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Michael partners with them to find the best puppy match.
"We believe choosing the right puppy will involve both us as the breeders having spent time with the puppies and the buyers based on their experience with the GSP breed."
Price
"The price includes Litter registration with AKC, well puppy vet check, deworming, first vaccination, tail docked and dew claws removed. Socialization with people, exposure to noise, obstacles, car rides, and kennel time. Deposit is to hold a specific puppy with us until such a time as they are ready to be rehomed."
Contract & health guarantee
Michael 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 Michael 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 Michael 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized in new places
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 Michael.
Breeder's location
Meet in Tumwater, WA
2331 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Seattle–Tacoma Airport
2296 miles away
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More about Michael
Michael has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Michael was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Michael is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Michael's 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
Abby, mom
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Abby
Abby is a perfect member of our family. She loves to go for car rides and spends her time scouting the area watching for birds. Abby is good hunting the open field as well as the brush. She prefers to be off leash when out walking the countryside so that she can scout for fresh scent. Abby is very welcoming to both adults and children.
Parent health testing
Great level
Michael's 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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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.
