I'm Angie J., the breeder behind Reece GWP located in Polk City, FL. We breed for the versatile German Wirehaired Pointer: a dog with good working ability, soundness, drive, and temperament that can excel in all areas - whether its hunting upland game or water fowl, or working in the agility or obedience ring. On top of that, good health is the most important to us. We look forward to connecting with you!
Q. & A. with Angie
Why did you start breeding?
We wanted to do our part to better the breed. Our breeding program strives to maintain the unique characteristics of the breed while placing an emphasis on producing GWPs of superior health, working ability, temperament, and conformation.
What makes your program special?
Reece GWP is committed to only breeding dogs that meet the strict guidelines for quality that we have deemed appropriate to improving this wonderful breed.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Angie
Angie 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 $1,050 - $1,750 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“AKC & NAVHDA Registration, Guarantee, Proper Socialization, introduction to birds and water.”
Contract & health guarantee
Angie 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 Angie 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 Angie directly.
Reece GWP 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
Blue, dad
German Wirehaired Pointer
About Blue
Blue is a male German Wirehaired Pointer. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Angie decided to make him part of their program. Angie 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Reece GWP 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 Wirehaired 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.
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.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).