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Sindar Weimaraners
Meet the breeder
I'm Melissa H., the breeder behind Sindar Weimaraners located in Wagener, SC. As the owner of Sindar Kennel and president of the Weimaraner Rescue of South Carolina, my life is dedicated to creating better lives for all dogs. We breed our Weimaraners for temperament and to the highest ethical standard.
Q. & A. with Melissa
Why did you start breeding?
I love dogs, especially Weimaraners, and want to help the breed thrive with a small, responsible breeding program. Since 1991 I've only bred 4 litters of Weimaraners, most recently in 2015. But, I am open to breeding more in the future!What makes your program special?
I'm dedicated to finding great homes and shaping great lives for every dog through cutting-edge, science-based behavioral techniques. I pride myself on using the knowledge I've acquired through my years of education and experience to raise great puppies.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Melissa
Melissa 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 $1,100 refundable deposit and $1,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“"Pet" puppies in each litter are priced equally, $2200. "Show dog" puppies are sold only in a co-ownership arrangement and at half fee since Sindar maintains part ownership. Show quality puppies are limited and based on a professional structural evaluation of each puppy. Show puppies must be exhibited in a certain number of dog shows as required in the dog show puppy contract. Show fees are paid by Sindar but the cost of travel, transport and/or professional handling (if used) are the responsibility of the puppy buyer. The deposit is refundable under certain conditions.”
Contract & health guarantee
Melissa 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 Melissa 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 Melissa 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 Melissa.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Wagener, SC
431 miles away
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More about Melissa
Club memberships
Melissa is a member of Weimaraner Club of America.
Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Melissa’s links
Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sindar Weimaraners 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
Excellent level
Sindar Weimaraners 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 Weimaraners.
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.
Hypomyelination, Weimaraner Type, Spinal Dysraphism (SD), Hyperuricosuria (HUU)
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).
