Sandem German Shorthaired Pointers
- Faunsdale, AL
Meet the breeder
I'm Emma S., the breeder behind Sandem German Shorthaired Pointers located in Faunsdale, AL. Our dogs are outstanding companions, and we are proud to continue their line. We breed both to provide families with loving and capable companions and to improve upon our dogs' fantastic traits with each generation.
Q. & A. with Emma
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and liver, liver roan, liver and white, black roan, liver, black and white, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Emma
Emma 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.
Emma partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.
“Puppies are matched to you based on temperament, drive, & structure based on what you are looking for in a dog and what we feel is the best fit for your lifestyle. ”
Price
“Price includes health guarantee, AKC and NAVHDA registration, and puppy pack with blanket, toy, small bag of food, etc. Puppies are matched based on goals, temperament, and structure at 7-8 weeks. I do not allow picking of puppies based on color or markings.”
Contract & health guarantee
Emma 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 Emma 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 Emma 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
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Toys
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Emma.
Breeder's location
Meet in Faunsdale, AL
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta Airport
Meet in Birmingham, AL
More about Emma
Club memberships
Emma is a member of German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder.
Emma has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Emma was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Emma is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sandem 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
Miller, mom
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Miller
Miller is a female German Shorthaired Pointer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Emma decided to make her part of their program. Emma 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.
Great health testing
Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS), von Willebrand Disease II (vWD II), +5 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Sandem 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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
