Switchback Kennels
- Queen Creek, AZ
- Responds within an hour
Meet the breeder
I'm Trenton H., the breeder behind Switchback Kennels located in Queen Creek, AZ. We’re proud of the healthy, affectionate, and behaviorally well-rounded puppies we raise for other families to love! We are professional, responsible, and ethical dog breeders who love our dogs as part of our family. Our goals are always evolving and we’re eager to see what each new litter brings!
Q. & A. with Trenton
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are black and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Getting a puppy from Trenton
Trenton 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.
Trenton partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape.
Price
“AKC Registration, First Round of Shots, and Dewormer. All our puppies are the same price, regardless of color, or gender.”
Contract & health guarantee
Trenton 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 Trenton 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 Trenton 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
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Extras
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Trenton.
Breeder's location
Meet in Queen Creek, AZ
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
Meet in Flagstaff, AZ
More about Trenton
Trenton has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months
Trenton was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Trenton is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Switchback 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 dogs
Booker, dad
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Booker
Ball So Hard Booker (“Booker”) Booker is a driven, athletic, and versatile German Shorthaired Pointer whose combination of natural ability, trainability, and temperament makes him an outstanding upland companion and breeding prospect. Known for his exceptional bird drive, Booker consistently demonstrates the intensity, desire, and determination sought after in a quality hunting dog. His natural instincts in the field are evident from the moment he encounters game, displaying strong prey drive, excellent bird sense, and an eagerness to work throughout the day. Beyond his hunting ability, Booker possesses an excellent natural retrieve. He willingly retrieves both on land and in the field, showing enthusiasm, cooperation, and a strong desire to please. His intelligence and biddability make him easy to train while maintaining the independence and confidence expected of a top-performing gun dog. What truly sets Booker apart is his outstanding temperament. He is confident, social, and even-tempered, making him a pleasure to handle in the field and at home. His calm demeanor around people and other dogs, combined with his strong work ethic, creates the ideal balance of family companion and hunting partner. Highlights * AKC Registered German Shorthaired Pointer * Excellent temperament and disposition * High bird drive and strong hunting instincts * Excellent natural retriever * Intelligent, athletic, and highly trainable * Strong desire to work and please * Health tested through the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) * OFA Hips: Excellent * OFA Elbows: Normal At Stud Booker is available to approved females and is expected to pass along his natural hunting ability, bird drive, retrieving instincts, athleticism, and exceptional temperament to future generations. Switchback Kennels — Fueled by Wild Birds.
Good health testing
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Hopi, mom
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Hopi
Hopi is a female German Shorthaired Pointer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Trenton decided to make her part of their program. Trenton 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
Good level
Switchback 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.
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.
