PrairieWind Preserve
Meet the breeder
I'm Troy V., the breeder behind PrairieWind Preserve located in Iowa. With a love for dogs and a love for waterfowl and upland bird hunting we started breeding Wirehaired Pointing Griffons. We are dedicated to breeding Wirehaired Pointing Griffons that are well mannered and versatile hunting companions.
Q. & A. with Troy
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Troy
Troy has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
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
“The price includes a health guarantee, AKC and NAVHDA registration, and microchip.”
Contract & health guarantee
Troy 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 Troy 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 Troy 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 Troy.
Breeder's location
Meet in Iowa
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More about Troy
Certifications & recognitions
NAVHDA judge, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Troy has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Troy was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Troy is a trusted Good Dog breeder
PrairieWind Preserve 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
Beau, dad
Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
About Beau
Beau is a male Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Troy decided to make him part of their program. Troy 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
Excellent level
PrairieWind Preserve 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 Wirehaired Pointing Griffons.
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.
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.
