Vom Eisbärteich Kennel
- Watertown, SD
Meet the breeder
I'm Lona K., the breeder behind Vom Eisbärteich Kennel located in Watertown, SD. I’m a registered breeder of Deutsch Drahthaars. All of my dogs are hunters and are sold to hunting homes only. Our goal is to raise good, sound, and healthy hunting dogs for the foot hunter. Our motto is, “To produce dogs that find game when there is none!” We also are striving to produce trouble-free dogs with the ability to cover big country and find wild birds. We take great pride in the dogs we produce.
Q. & A. with Lona
Why did you start breeding?
I got into this breed in 1996 and believe in the German system. This breed makes a great family companion as well as a capable hunting dog. You get to live with the dog for 365 days of the year, and if you're lucky you get to hunt with your dog 90 days of the year!What makes your program special?
My goal is to improve the breed and leave it better than when I found it.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Lona
Lona 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.
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
Contract & health guarantee
Lona 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 Lona 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 Lona 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 Lona.
Breeder's location
Meet in Watertown, SD
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Joe Foss Field
More about Lona
Club memberships
Lona is a member of Von Deutsch-Drahthaar and North America Jagdgebrauchshundverein.
Lona has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Lona was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Lona’s links
Lona is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Vom Eisbärteich Kennel 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
Verry, mom
German Wirehaired Pointer
About Verry
Verry is a female German Wirehaired Pointer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lona decided to make her part of their program. Lona 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
Vom Eisbärteich Kennel 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.
von Willebrand Disease II (vWD II), Hyperuricosuria (HUU), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), DNA Coat/Trait Panel
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).
