Business Details
45 Years
experience
Kennels Von Duffin | German Wirehaired Pointers in Bend, OR
Kennels Von Duffin has dedicated over four decades to breeding German Wirehaired Pointers of exceptional quality. Founded in 1981, our program began with Muffin Von Duffin, whose legacy laid the foundation for a lineage of champions. We prioritize conformation, hunting ability, and temperament, ensuring each dog meets rigorous standards for physical sustainability and performance. Our breeding program has produced a National Specialty Winner, Dual Champions, Master Hunters, and the breed's first Therapy Dog. We meticulously screen homes to ensure our puppies join families committed to their well-being.Our dogs have excelled in field trials, conformation shows, and therapeutic roles, reflecting our holistic approach to breeding. We take pride in fostering a community of owners who share our passion for this versatile breed. Our experience spans generations, with Terry and Ann Duffin personally guiding every aspect of our program. We emphasize transparency, ensuring clients understand the unique traits and care requirements of our dogs. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition within the canine community, with multiple award-winning dogs to our name.
Services
German Wirehaired Pointer Breeding
Puppy Sales
Therapy Dog Training
Field Trial Preparation
Conformation Showing
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We have bred 40+ years of German Wirehaired Pointers with proven hunting and conformation excellence.
- Our program produced the breed's first Therapy Dog and multiple National Specialty winners.
- We prioritize physical sustainability through rigorous conformation standards.
- Every puppy placement undergoes strict home screening for optimal welfare.
- Our dogs have earned 7+ Master Hunter titles and 3+ Dual Championships.
Services
German Wirehaired Pointer Breeding
Our breeding program focuses on producing German Wirehaired Pointers with exceptional hunting instincts, conformation, and temperament. We maintain rigorous standards for physical sustainability and working ability. Each litter results from careful lineage selection to preserve champion traits.
Puppy Sales
We offer puppies from champion bloodlines to pre-screened homes. Our placement process ensures each puppy joins a family capable of nurturing its hunting and companion potential. We prioritize long-term welfare over commercial sales.
Therapy Dog Training
We develop therapy dogs through socialization programs that emphasize calm demeanor and human interaction. Our dogs have served in hospitals, schools, and reading assistance programs, leveraging the breed's natural empathy and trainability.
Field Trial Preparation
We condition dogs for competitive field trials using progressive exposure to game, terrain, and handling scenarios. Our methods emphasize natural ability while refining pointing, retrieving, and obedience skills required for championship titles.
Conformation Showing
We prepare dogs for conformation events by emphasizing movement, structure, and ring presentation. Our program has produced National Specialty winners and multiple titled champions that exemplify breed standards.
People
Terry Duffin
Co-Founder
Terry Duffin co-founded Kennels Von Duffin in 1981, bringing decades of hands-on experience in breeding and training German Wirehaired Pointers for hunting and conformation excellence.
Ann Duffin
Co-Founder
Ann Duffin co-founded Kennels Von Duffin in 1981, contributing extensive knowledge of canine care, breeding ethics, and therapy dog development through her work with award-winning dogs like Becky and Firefly.
Questions
What makes Kennels Von Duffin's German Wirehaired Pointers unique?
Our dogs combine proven hunting ability, conformation excellence, and temperament through decades of selective breeding.
How do you screen homes for puppy placements?
We evaluate potential owners through interviews and require our dogs to approve visitors during meet-and-greets.
Do you offer therapy dog training services?
Yes, we've developed multiple therapy dogs, including the breed's first certified Therapy Dog.
What field trial experience do your dogs have?
Our breeding program includes National Field Champions, Master Hunters, and dogs with NAVHDA titles.
Can I purchase artwork featuring German Wirehaired Pointers?
Yes, we offer signed prints and carvings by Suzanne Gail Richardson depicting the breed.
