I'm Krysta T., the breeder behind RedGate Kennels located in Pennsylvania. We breed hunting, show, and pet GSP with fully OFA health tested parent dogs. Raised in my home. We love these dogs so much, they add so much to our lives. We know you will love them just as much!
Q. & A. with Krysta
Why did you start breeding?
I had a really nice male and wanted to make the breed better.
What makes your program special?
My breeding program is special because I strive for CHIC certified parents and dogs with a natural drive. I strive to make my lines versatile as family pets, show dogs, and hunters.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Krysta
Krysta 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 $400 refundable deposit and between $800 - $1,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Krysta 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 Krysta 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 Krysta directly.
RedGate Kennels 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
Great level
RedGate Kennels 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.
Lupoid Dermatosis (LD), von Willebrand Disease III (vWD III), Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Cone Degeneration
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).