My dogs are family and they share time between the house and a climate controlled kennel. Each dog has a 5 x 5 kennel complete with an orthopedic bed. They also have a 5 x 10 covered outside run with access to a 36 x 100 exercise area.
Health and Wellness
My dogs have completed, at a minimum, all age appropriate basic health screening tests for breeding stock: genetic testing for Hyperuricosuria (HU), Hypomyelination (HYM)and Spinal Dysraphism (SD), Hip Dysplasia (PennHIP or OFA) OFA Thyroid and OFA eye certification.
Routine Cares
Yearly exams, preventative care (flea, tick, heartworm), tail docking and dew claw removal are all done and or prescribed by a board certified and licensed veterinarian.
Training, Tests and Titles
My kennel is a manageable size to ensure each dog's training and exercise needs are met. All of my dogs, whether puppies or adults, are handled daily. I do my own training taking into account each dog's temperament and skill level. This approach produces better, more consistent results.
NAVHDA hunt tests provide a proven, standard method of evaluating the performance of versatile hunting dogs, consistent with North American hunting practices. It reflects the extent to which dogs are productive hunting companions.
Obedience and Rally titles showcase the dog's physical ability and mental stability to perform under pressure.
Three of my dogs earned placement on the Weimaraner Club of America's Top Ten Lists for 2020.
2020 Final Obedience PAC System (placement in all classes)
Helfinstine's Alabama Bleu Bojangles (#10)
PM's & Dreamweaver She's Got Magic (#5)
Dreamweaver's I'm A Cool Breeze (#9)
2020 Final Obedience QUO System (qualifying score in Utility or Open)
Helfinstine's Alabama Bleu Bojangles (#7)
Memberships
I am a member in good standing in the following organizations:
Weimaraner Club of America
North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA)
Iowa Hawkeye NAVHDA Chapter
Upper Iowa Training Club - current president
Purpose
My goal is to produce first and foremost: healthy, loving companions that are beautiful and intelligent; bred for their intended purpose - hunting yet versatile to succeed in other venues.
If desired, I strongly encourage families to show, test, and/or hunt with their dog. It has been my intention from the inception of my breeding program to produce gifted companions.