Skypoint German Shorthaired Pointers

08/27/2024

Baby Sushi 🍣 (Harbour x Georgia)
Leaside Skypoint’s This Is How We Roll

First time out had 2 Best Baby Puppy in Breed

08/27/2024

Congratulations to Kaiser (Fergus x Emmett) and Sammy for their weekend in Maxville

Kaiser earned RATS! Canada Novice Brush Hunting/Instinct titled as well as 2 qualifying scores towards his Water Dog Junior

Congrats team!!!

08/27/2024

Proud of Ginny (Gatsby x Emmett) and Julie for their time this weekend at SDG! Although they did not walk away with any points they are growing together as a team! Ginny was RWB at the pointing dog speciality!

Way to go girls!

08/27/2024

Benji 💵 (Campbell x Daisy)
Leaside Skypoint’s Dolla Dolla Bills Y’all

Great weekend out at SDG picking up a few points towards his CH

Ottawa Valley Pointing Dog Speciality went 4th in sweeps and Reserve Winners Dog

08/27/2024

Borrowed

Why Choosing a Breeder Who Shows Their Dogs Matters, Even for Pet Owners

When selecting a breeder, you might wonder why it’s recommended to choose one who shows their dogs, even if you have no intention of participating in dog shows yourself. Does this focus on show standards seem excessive or elitist? It’s not, and here’s why.

Dog shows are more than just competitions; they serve as a rigorous evaluation process where dogs are assessed against the breed standard. This standard includes several critical elements:

• Soundness: This refers to a dog’s overall physical and mental health, ensuring all organs and faculties are functioning harmoniously.
• Type: Breed type encompasses not just appearance but also character, bone structure, temperament, and movement, reflecting the essence of the breed.
• Gait: The quality of a dog’s movement is assessed to ensure ease and freedom from structural issues.
• Temperament: This measures a dog’s general attitude towards people and other animals, an essential trait for a well-rounded companion.

So why does this matter to you as a prospective pet owner? Good breeders strive to uphold these positive characteristics through their commitment to breed standards.

While not every puppy from a show-quality litter will be destined for the show ring, all will benefit from the breeder’s dedication to preserving the breed’s positive traits. Puppies that are not suited for the show ring but are well-bred still embody the breed’s essential qualities, making them excellent family pets.

Choosing a breeder who shows their dogs is not about snobbery or elitism; it’s about ensuring that you get a puppy who will grow into a well-rounded, healthy companion that exemplifies the breed you fell in love with. It’s about the breeder’s commitment to preserving the breed’s best traits and ensuring every puppy, regardless of its future in the show ring, starts life with the best possible foundation.

In essence, selecting a breeder who shows their dogs is a way to ensure that your future puppy will be a healthy, well-adjusted member of your family. It’s a reflection of love and respect for the breed, ensuring that all puppies have the opportunity to thrive and bring joy into their new homes.

08/20/2024

This is always a favourite! This weekend we will be heading to Maxville On! For one of the biggest dog shows of the year! Conformation, Agility, Rally, Obedience, Rats… Water Dog Test lots to see! Come say Hi and see all the beautiful dogs at this amazing event! Bigger and better every year!

08/18/2024

Loving our buckets ❤️

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07/31/2024

Soaking up the summer!

07/19/2024

Congratulations Dawn and Rip at Kars
Select Dog for some GCH points!

Chance x Juno 2.0

07/18/2024

New Champion!

We are so proud of Dawn and Rip! Amazing watching these two together! So proud of this team!

Huge congratulations to Dawn on her first show pup and Championship!!!!

(Chance x Juno 2.0)

06/09/2024

Canadian NSSBISS GCH Skypoint’s Finesse “Cardi” (Chance x Juno)

2024 American National Speciality WB
2022 Canadian National Speciality Winner

06/09/2024

Cardi (Chance x Juno)

06/09/2024

Carter (Johnny x Juno)

Skypoint’s It Ain’t me, Babe

06/05/2024

Miss Carter (Johnny x Juno)

Skypoint’s It Ain’t Me, Babe

first weekend out 🖤 thank you to the judges that found this girl!

05/27/2024

So proud of this girl! Carter (Johnny x Juno) picked up some points in her first weekend out going BW and OPP and opp over over special at the Ottawa kennel club. Thank you to judges Stewart Dankner and Linda St-Hilaire for finding our girl ❤️🖤

05/24/2024

Best of Breed for Fergus today at Ottawa Kennel Club

05/21/2024

Not wanting to do the whole puppy stages?

Adult 👀🏠 Send a message if interested in learning more.

05/17/2024

Amazing Day I will never forget!

Cardi awarded NATIONAL SPECIALITY WINNERS FEMALE 💜 thank you to Judge James Covey for finding my girl in a beautiful lineup! I am Speechless and honoured to be on the end of the lead

Thank you to everyone cheering us on, biggest thank you to my Mentor and Friend Lyndsay for all the help and guidance. Today wouldn’t have happened without you.

Canadian NSSBISS GCH Skypoint’s Finess (Chance x Juno)

05/06/2024

Emily and Vera made their way into the ring for the first time together! Keep an eye out for these two in the conformation and performance ring! Love seeing them work together! Great job ladies

Skypoint’s Fight Their Doubt (Blaise x Monroe)

05/06/2024

Way to Amélie and Nova on their first points this past weekend in NB! So excited to watch this team! Way to go ladies!!! 🤎

Skypoint's Brightest Star (Blaise X Monroe)

04/27/2024

Trip to the hardware store for the weekends projects!

Fergus (Gatsby x Ayla 2.0)
Amery (Gatsby x Emmett)

04/10/2024

To no fault of his own Angus is looking for a new foster home.

Show or performance home preferred. Started in Agility and really enjoys to work

Send inbox if interested in learning more about this handsome fella!

04/09/2024

Miss Amery

03/26/2024

Good morning! ❤️

03/17/2024

Huge thank you to TIKO to a wonderful sanction match!

Cardi Best Graduate in Show! This beautiful girl floated around the ring today! 😍 (Chance x Juno)

Benji Best Puppy in Group as well as Group 1 (Campbell x Daisy)

03/10/2024