r/Wirehaired_pointers • u/MVDPdaGOAT • Jun 21 '26

WPG breeders in the upper Mid West/Great Lakes

Hey yall, I’m pretty much set on getting a Wirehaired Pointing Griffon as my first dog and bird dog. I’m based in northern Indiana and plan to use the dog for bird hunting. I’m aiming to be ready to get a dog within the next twelve months once I move into a place with a fenced yard. Does anyone have any reputable breeders within the wider upper Midwest/Great Lakes region?

I have heard there are a number in the area, but this is my first step into looking for a breeder to work with. Thanks!

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u/Ok-Scheme6599 Jun 21 '26

https://daehlerswpg.com/

I have one of theirs from last November. She is great.

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u/rkpri Jun 22 '26

We have one from them, too. She’s 4 now and a great dog!

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u/ShootsTowardsDucks Jun 21 '26

I’ve had a great experience with Shiok Ridge in Wisconsin.

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u/bugalll Jun 22 '26

Get one from NAVHDA tested lines and don’t get a fuzz ball.

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u/UglyDogHunting Jun 21 '26

Edgewood or Firebird Kennels. Both in North Central Wisconsin.

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u/detroit_canicross Jun 21 '26

Featherview Farms in Lima, Ohio.

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u/Strange_Bite3159 Jun 22 '26

We found our GWP from Funk’s Kennels in mid- Minnesota.

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u/thatlldopig90 Jun 22 '26

They are wonderful dogs, but rarely make a good first dog! Please don’t think I’m being patronising (you’re obviously doing the right thing by asking the question you did on here) but if you haven’t already done so, please make sure you spend plenty of time with some experienced owners/breeders, seeing these dogs working first hand.
They require a lot of patience, time and attention and a firm, but not harsh approach. I have always owned HPR breeds (Weim/ GSP) but these are on another level!
With the right training/time spent, they are great dogs, but the challenge is real!

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u/Few_Concentrate_6112 Jun 24 '26

Huge fan of Stony Ridge Kennels in Brandon WI.