Whoa Dog Kennels

Derek R.

Breeder of German Shorthaired Pointers

Chillicothe, OH
Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Derek R., the breeder behind Whoa Dog Kennels located in Chillicothe, OH.

Q. & A. with Derek

What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and liver, liver, black, liver and white, black and white, liver roan, and black roan. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Derek

Derek 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Derek partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and $1,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.

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“Our price includes these extra's: AKC registration and pre-paid NAVHDA registration, first round of vaccinations, deworming, puppy socialization, microchip w/ lifetime registration, puppy starter kit.”

Contract & health guarantee

Derek 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 Derek 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 Derek directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
  - Surface & tactile stimulation
  - Socialized with children
  - Socialized in new places
  - Scent introduction
  - Daily handling
  - Socialized with other dogs
  - Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
  - Socialized with other animals
- Puppy health practices
  - Vet check
  - First round of shots and deworming
  - Vet records
  - Microchip
- Extras
  - Food & treats
  - Puppy starter kit
  - Toys
  - Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
  - AKC registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Derek.

Breeder's location

Meet in Chillicothe, OH

Other pick-up locations

Meet at John Glenn Columbus Airport

Meet in Columbus, OH

More about Derek

Derek has been a member of Good Dog for 4 months
Derek was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Derek’s links
- Facebook

Derek is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Whoa Dog 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

Gunner, dad
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Gunner
Gunner is a great hunter with a great nose and a nice solid point. If there are birds in the field, he will deliver every time he's been trained to hunt close but easily will range out if you allow him. He's smart, biddable and not hard to train. Since he was a puppy, he's lived in our home and sleeps in our bed under my arm. He is unlike any male dog I've ever known because of his incredible loyalty, love, and affection. He's such a sweet boy he would truly live in my skin and be with me everywhere if he could.
Storm, mom
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Storm
Incredibly intelligent, excellent nose, ...

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Whoa Dog 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.
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.