London Kennel - Connecticut German Shorthaired Pointer Breeders

German Shorthaired Pointer

Donald Favry
20 School Drive
Marlborough, Connecticut 06447

Breeding quality gun dogs for over 40 years.

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My girlfriend and I purchased our first dog from the Faverys. Outlaw Josey Wales. We have to admit, the decision of who to buy from was overwhelming, but when we met the Faverys they were very welcoming. They answered our questions and were honest with us, and they stand by their word. Our dog is unbelievable, have been training her with rod and wing, she has been pointing since day one. She takes commands in stride, it's so natural. We can't imagine not having her. We are very active people, and Josey rides everywhere in the car, runs beside us when we're mountain biking, and loves being outside and in the woods. House and crate training went well. Josey gets along wonderfully with our friends and family dogs. We can't wait to hunt her. We took her to our gun club and she is not phased by the gun fire. The dog loves to work, either during training sessions or in the woods, and it all starts from great breeding from the Faverys.

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We purchased a puppy from the Favry’s in December, born 10/1/11. We have had Ella for 4 weeks now.

She is confident, smart, active, curious, brave, and sociable, she is everything one would look for in a GSP. She runs towards loud noises, rides good in the car, crosses the stream out back (even though it is cold out right now), loves to retrieve, and points at her toys.

She seems to be housebroken already and even has figured out how to let us know when she needs to go out. From the first day we got her she hardly ever went in the house. And crate training was a breeze.

She practically trains herself. She knows many commands already and really excels at stay. She will already sit and stay even when I leave the room. Stay is usually a hard thing for an high energy puppy, but Ella is a pro.

She was good at the vet and did not yip or nip not even when she got her microchip (that is a big needle!). The vet likes her, the trainer likes her, other dogs like her (and she likes them), everyone comments on how beautiful she is, and she certainly is. She is physically and mentally healthy and it shows.

Everything seems to come so natural to her, and we attribute that to her great breeding. The Favry’s are nice people to deal with and have been honest with us. If we decide to get another one I am certain I know where I will be heading.

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this is the third full day with our 8week old puppy. her name is Millie. I have had dogs my entire life. this is my first gsp. I had multiple spaniels,setters, and currently have one of the best dogs I have ever owned a yellow lab. All have been well trained and obedient. Obviously some took longer then others. Without question Millie is the smartest puppy and easiest to train to date. She has impressed me so much in three days I felt compelled to write this. She knows her name,sits on command,comes when called, and yes retrieves and drops her toy(soon to be birds) at my feet consistently. I am blown away! I am not exaggerating in the slightest. I also have three children ages 6-10 who she lets carry her around like a toy. This is a true testament to the breeder. Don and Linda Lee are true professionals who know exactly what they are doing. If unsure speak with them and see the dogs and facility for yourself. You wont be disappointed as a matter of fact you will be educated. I don't usually write testimonials but I would be doing everyone and every dog of theirs a disservice if I didn't. I will update this with her growth. My family thanks you Don and LindaLee

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I can not stress enough about my husbands comment Obie our dog is worth his weight in gold. He is the first dog I ever had and he is truely amazing as a family pet and as a hunting dog. The minute David gets out his gun Obie goes nuts and he knows its time to work and loves every minute of it. I am already looking at the pictures of the new pups

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We purchased a male GSP from Don in 2002, he is my wifes first ever gdog and my first ever hunting dog. Obie showed hunting promise from the get go despite my inexperience as a trainer. Obie has grown into a first class gun dog who relishes the opportunity to go after Woodcock (his favorite bird), Ruffed Grouse (a bird he finds andhold on point quite well) and the usuall suspects (Pheasant, Chukar). He's also a natural retriever who made water retrieves and hunts dead when needed.

4 years ago we had a little girl, and Obie has proven to be a loving, loyal and patient companion to her. It's amazing how gentle he is with her, and tolerant, giving the reckless adandon he shows in the field.

When it's time to add another GSP to the fold, I will be calling Mr. Favry first.

David Arditp

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We got our dog Gus from the Favry's in January 2010, and he is by any measure a perfect dog for our family. We like to think of Gus as our suburban bird dog, but he is 99% family pet for my two young girls. We do not hunt him, but his natural instinct to locate, point game and fetch is obvious to all. He adapted well to our lifestyle, was easy to train, healthy, friendly with kids and a good all-around watch dog. Gus is equally happy running all day at the dog park (which he excels) or able to spend the day on the couch. I would like to take credit for what a wonderful dog we have, but the Favry's deserve most of it.

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I purchased Daisy, my first German Shorthaired Pointer, from Don Favry of London Kennels and Millstream Hunting Preserve a year ago. The kennels were clean and orderly and the dogs all in good health and active. Daisy and her littermates were well cared for active pups and had all of their initial shots in order. Don provided me with basic care and training instructions that they have found useful with their litters as well as a supply of the food she had been eating. He was available for questions and frequently called to check-up on me and Daisy. I was raising her alone.
Daisy is bright, healthy, active, intelligent, and best of all a naturally enthusiastic hunter and a wonderful house dog as well. Everyone who meets her is impressed by her sleek lines, dignified appearance and playful loving manner.
At about seven months I returned her to Don for training. She learned quickly and has retained her lessons. I am looking forward to sending her for more training this summer.
I would not hesitate to recommend Don and London Kennels to anyone contemplating the purchase of a German Shorthaired Pointer.

Anthony F. Posteraro, Jr. M.D.

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We just would like to say thank you for Gauge, our Germain Shorthaired Pointer. We never realized what an awesome breed these dogs are. Gauge has a temperment that every dog owner would love to have in their dog. He is very affectionate and wants to be with us. He is just an all around great family pet. He strives to be the best both as a pet and a hunting dog. We would say, since he started hunting about a year ago, he must have gotten about 100 plus birds. He also had the best trainers and thank you for that too Don. We just can't exspess enough thanks to you for selling us this awesome dog that we love so much. We will be purchasing another one in the next year.
Thank you again.
Robert & Stacey Derosier

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Purchasing a German Shorthaired Pointer pup from Don was a very easy decision for me to make.
I found Don to be very knowledgeable about the breed and run a clean and professional operation.
As the pup matured a few short hunting sessions at the preserve started Jake on his way to be a true hunting companion.
A Saturday was well spent taking the NRA pistol course and I'm looking forward to a pheasant hunt there in Connecticut with my dog Jake.
Check it out!!
Steven Sabella, Jamestown RI

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One of female pups born 11/4/2009
Ulla: part Sleeping Beauty; part Wild Tiger; part Miss Wiggles; part Piranha;
always Beautiful; never late for a meal or snack; Willfull and Wise; And always on the run.
She is growing up, and is as happy, energetic, open and fun loving a creature as there ever was.
Broke to the house, sit and come; working on down, off, and stay.
Needless to say the big poodle is in love, as are Sarah and myself.

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