About the GWPC Puppy List
The GWPC Puppy List is open for all to advertise their litter of German Wirehaired Pointer puppies.
In 2010 the GWPC Committee changed the format by which GWP litters are advertised and introduced a set of ‘advertising levels’.
In August 2011 the GWPC Committee again reviewed these advertising levels in order to ensure that litters are consistent with the level of commitment that the GWPC is making to health.
Advertising Levels
The puppy list is now being opened up to advertising for both members and non members. However, only litters where both the sire and dam have been health tested will be eligible to advertise.
Requirements – Sire and Dam have been bred in accordance with Club guidelines and both to have had the following health tests:
- DNA tested clear of von Willebrands Disease or DNA clear by parentage
- Hip Scored under the KC/BVA scheme or a recognised foreign scheme.
- Advertising on this list is free of charge for members or £25 for non members.
“The GWP Club actively promotes ethical practice and clear guidelines to its members and prospective GWP owners. Please read the full Code of Ethics and Guidelines. The health testing of breeding stock for known conditions is encouraged. These should include as a minimum DNA tests for von Willebrands disease (vWD) and Hip x-rays and scoring under the BVA/Kennel Club scheme. Breeders advertising on this Puppy List are asked to state the results of these tests on the Sire and Dam of the litter so that prospective owners can make an informed homing decision in consultation with the breeders concerned”