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Valor Hill Kennels
Meet the breeder
I'm Tina H., the breeder behind Valor Hill Kennels located in Stacy, MN. Our dogs are bred for health & temperament with a focus on natural hunting abilities. We breed to improve our dogs and meet the breed standard. Our dogs go through rigorous training & evaluation. They compete in multiple venues including hunt tests, obedience, rally, agility & dock diving.
Q. & A. with Tina
Why did you start breeding?
We understand the very important role that breeders undertake. As a breeder, we are the guardians of the future of the GSP. Our mission is to provide quality, healthy German Shorthaired Pointers that excel in many performance venues and maintain their hunting natural abilities.What makes your program special?
At Valor Hill, we believe in a working, versatile gun dog. We believe in breeding for natural hunting ability along with sound temperament & conformation. We also believe that a good gun dog should be able to live in the house peacefully & have a good off-switch. All of our dogs must prove themselves in the field & be evaluated conformationally before they are considered for our breeding program.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include liver roan, white and liver, liver and white, liver, black roan, black and white, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 7
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Eclair
Went homeFemale
Cannoli
Went homeFemale
Brulee
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Tina
Tina 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Pricing will vary and is dependent on the accolades of the litter's parents. The deposit is taken when the litter is born.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tina 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 Tina 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 Tina 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 Tina.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Stacy, MN
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Minneapolis–St. Paul /Wold-Chamberlain Airport
More about Tina
Club memberships
Tina is a member of North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, German Shorthaired Pointer Club of Minnesota, and German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit, CHIC Certified, Veterinary Technician, AKC Judge, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Tina has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Tina was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Tina is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Valor Hill 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
Dolly, mom
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Dolly
Dolly has a very sweet nature, she is a little closer working GSP in the woods and field. Her natural instinct and bird drive have been apparent since she was very young. She is very biddable and loves to work. When not working she has a great off switch in the house.
Excellent health testing
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Acral Mutilation Syndrome (AMS), +8 more.
Emmy, mom
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Emmy
Emmy is our puppy we kept from our Keeper/Envy 2022 pairing. She is full of zest and spunk. She is smart, biddable and has lots of drive in the field. While she does all these things with energy she has a great off switch at home too.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Valor Hill 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.
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.
Cone Degeneration, German Shorthaired Pointer Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), 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).
