Shallowford Shorthairs - North Carolina German Shorthaired Pointer Breeders

We adopted our first GSP from Kerri and Shallowford Shorthairs a few years ago and went back for our second a couple of months later. I’ve not met many breeders throughout my life, but can pretty much bet that Kerri is one of the best. The amount of love and care she provides to these animals is amazing! We’ve had our dogs for five years now and I can still count on Kerri to answer my call or email with any dog mom questions. Both my husband and I highly recommend Kerri and Shallowford Shorthairs. You will NOT be disappointed!

Where I live there are not many reputable GSP breeders but I was so glad to find Kerri! She was so easy to work with. She even was flexible in holding my pup for another week due to my work schedule. The puppy that I bought from her has been the most intelligent puppy I have ever owned. If anyone is looking into getting a German Shorthaired Pointer I would definitely recommend getting one of Kerri’s pups!

I decided winter of 2017 I was going to get a GSP so I contacted Kerri at the beginning of the year to put a puppy deposit down. She was super flexible with letting me switch my deposit from 2019 to 2018 litters. She kept me up to date from the time of pregnancies until it was time to pick up my pup. I was specific with what look I wanted in a puppy and she delivered perfectly! Willow (my GSP) is a dream and transitioned well from her home to mine. Kerri couldn’t have been easier to work with and the whole process went smoothly. I’m very excited to continue getting puppies from her in the future!

I’ve been working with Kerri for several years now and she is amazing. Not only is she an excellent breeder, she also does rescue work. My first GSP from her was actually a rescue! When we went to meet our little rescue we met some of Kerri’s dogs and immediately put down a deposit on an upcoming litter in 2016. That dog has brought us so much joy that when she posted she was going to have more puppies this spring we couldn’t resist and put down a deposit on one of those. We just picked her up a few days ago and we are in love. So, 3 of my 5 GSPs have come from Kerri and Shallowford and we couldn’t be happier. It’s obvious how much Kerri loves the dogs and she has so much knowledge and answers texts any time of the day no matter how many questions I have!! She is awesome to work with! 🐶💕

Working with Kerri was great! She was very flexible with our situation (we had to wait years before the time was right for a puppy) and she kept us up to date on upcoming litters, and answered all our questions. We picked up our female in July and she has completely stolen our hearts!

Kerri Horne and Shallowford Shorthairs was a great experience. I moved to NC and did a ton of research since I did not know the area and wanted a GSP from a reputable breeder. She exceeded my expectations from day 1. From answering questions , to following up to make sure you are happy with your puppy, she does it all. I even had my heart set on one little guy and she helped me to make sure I got the pup I wanted that was best suited for me. Jax has made our family whole- Thanks Shallowford!

Shallowford Shorthairs Breeder Kerri Horne is top notch! We purchased Boone our GSP from her back in February of 2015. He is not only handsome, but everything we wanted in a field dog and family member.
Kerri is passionate about this breed and we knew that early on when speaking with her and after receiving the many updates on the pups leading up to their 8 week go home process. She remains very active and interested in what's happening with us and Boone and she has answered every call, text and email I've had since bringing him home. With out a doubt, I recommend Shallowford Shorthaired Pointers to any person/family looking for an amazing bird dog and family member.
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Genevieve & Sam Cardozo (Texas)

When we started searching for GSP breeders in our area, we learned about Kerri and John through their website. My husband had previously owned a GSP so he knew the traits of quality bred pups. When I contacted Kerri for information she was always honest and prompt with her responses. Once we had committed to a pup from a particular litter, we were invited to visit our new puppy when around 5 weeks of age. We thought we were set on one puppy which we had chosen based of a posted pictures. However, my husband fell in love with the biggest pup out of the litter and all it took was Kerri telling us, "He's going to be a big boy." Now we are completely in love with our big boy Ranger. After we brought him home, we realized it had been many years since we had owned a puppy and needed some tips. Kerri was always a phone call or text away for advice. Our Ranger is the sweetest most driven GSP. Everywhere I go, I'm constantly stopped for comments and questions such as, "What kind of dog is that?" "Your dog is so beautiful. Where did you get him?" We are so thankful to have met John and Kerri. They don't just breed GSP's to sale. You can feel that they love their dogs and want to make sure they go to loving homes. I highly recommend Shallowford Shorthairs!

Shallowford pups are the best!! We received Truett 2 years ago (when he was 8 weeks old) and couldn't love him more!! I have 3 children and Truett is the best family dog. He was easy to train, is very smart, and is oh so handsome! Shallowford was great sending puppy pics the weeks prior to picking him up. They also met me halfway for pick up. We have had zero health or growth issues. He is as great as they said he would be. We love our Truett man!!

Best breeders around! When we began looking for a GSP we were very determined to find a breeder that cared about the breed and didn't run a puppy mill. We definitely found that in Shallowford Shorthairs. Our 11 month old puppy is very smart and loving. She is the perfect mix of hunting and family dog. She was born to point that is for sure! Even as a small 10 week old pup, she was pointing in the yard! She knows when its time to cuddle, and when its time to work! Not only is she very smart in the field, she is beautiful! We get complimented all the time on how pretty she is. Shallowford was able to help us with all of our hunting and puppy questions we had along the way!