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Montessa Kennel

Breeder of German short haired pointers

Contact Ingrid Schneyder

mobile/cell:   082 218 9906

  email:  ingrid@montessa-gundogs.co.za  

We have been breeding GSP’s since 1998, with our original lines coming from USA Partridge Run’s kennels who have good quality show and field trial Champion bloodlines. We have managed to maintain the good hunting instinct, temperament and conformation that we originally started with, and take pride in the puppies that we produce.  I used to enter field trials and dog shows, but I became paralyzed for a year and have not regained the required strength in my legs. I do take into consideration their hunting ability when I select a pup for breeding.

Our dogs are part of the family, and the pups live inside until they can see and move independently. They are socialized with the other dogs from the time they move outside to a warm and secure fenced off area.  They have human contact on a daily basis and are accustomed to being picked up and handled.  They are KUSA registered, inoculated by a registered vet, microchipped and dewormed.  
Our focus in our breeding is on temperament, hunting instinct, conformation and to maintain the size within the standard of the breed.
Being certified in Dog Behaviour and Dog Training, we are able to offer the owners of our progeny advice for the duration of their dog’s life, and are available to assist with re-homing if such a tragic need is ever required.

Below: photos of our GSPs

About the German Shorthaired Pointer

The GSP is a noble, steady dog showing power, with endurance and speed, that is alert and energetic with well co-ordinated movement.  They are dual purpose hunting dogs (Pointer/Retriever), has very keen nose, perseverance in searching and initiative in game finding, excellence in field, a naturally keen worker, equally good on land and water.  As good family pets, they are gentle, affectionate,  even-tempered, alert, biddable and very loyal. 

They vary in colour - Solid liver or black, ticked white and liver or black, not tri coloured. 

In selecting a GSP, you need to be aware that they need a lot of exercise, spacious living environment, stimulation and human contact.  They do not settle well in a small garden, or when they are left in the yard and ignored.