Puppies!

Let’s face it, all puppies are adorable. But it is important to look past those irresistible fuzzy faces, and see what is behind them. At Ore Bank, we are devoted to our puppies and their new families. As you may already know, we expect all our puppies to get the opportunity to be hunting dogs. We are so committed to this that we include training days in the price of the puppy. This practice is unique to Ore Bank at this time, but we hope it becomes the norm for all breeders in the future! Each litter will have at least three training days scheduled to help get them off to a great start. All the owners need to do is show up, and we will handle the rest. You will learn by watching other owners and their dogs, as well as getting hands-on time with your own dog. We encourage testing in the NAVHDA (North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association) system, and training days will teach you and your dog how to succeed in that realm. In the process, you will get the tools to start your dog in that all-important first year.

What is done with a puppy, in the beginning, will influence the rest of its life. We start thinking about that immediately upon birth, which occurs in our home where we can constantly supervise the mother and her young. On day three we start the Super Dog training that was instituted by the military to give dogs the maximum exposure to be able to handle situations, solve problems, and be an all-around well-balanced animals. Before leaving Ore Bank, puppies are exposed to new people of all ages, different textures, sounds, smells, and as many situations as safety permits. They will all be evaluated on as many bird situations as possible, and allowed multiple fun runs in the big field, thus encouraging search from the beginning. Each litter receives a full vet check-up at eight weeks, including the first set of shots, microchipping, and a health certificate, and will be available to go to their new homes between nine and ten weeks of age. Puppies will be registered in both the AKC and NAVHDA systems.

All breedings are painfully thought out between tried and true griffons with all health clearances required by the AWPGA (American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Association), which is the recognized parent club for the breed. When considering pairings, we look at pedigree, health, temperament, instincts, trainability, and conformation. We are constantly trying to maintain a balance to produce griffons true to the vision of Eduard Korthals, the man behind the origins of the breed.