Ca’ Rigada Deutsch Drahthaar (GWP)

Raised by Simone Favalli & Ashley Hill

Certified Breeder of German Wirehaired Pointers

  • 4 club memberships
  • 50% response rate • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Ca’ Rigada Deutsch Drahthaar (GWP) located in Connecticut. Our dogs complete the robust health/behavior testing required for generations by their breed club - and more. We emphasize socialization and training, performed by a certified trainer. Our passion is raising puppies that excel equally in the home and field.

Simone Favalli & Ashley Hill’s experience

  • About Simone Favalli & Ashley Hill

    I started breeding in Europe and brought my dogs and 20 years experience to the USA. I am registered with the German breed authority (VDD). I work with my wife, Ashley, a CPDT-KA (certified professional trainer) who oversees puppies' early socialization and training. I have trained over 600 hunting dogs, and prepare/handle all our dogs through JGV testing. See our website for field trial results.

  • What makes Simone Favalli & Ashley Hill’s program special

    While the German VDD breed club has required health and rigorous behavior testing for generations, we pair that with additional health testing and science-based early socialization and training carried out first hand by a certified professional trainer (CPDT-KA). Our dogs exhibit superior performance in their field trials and as sporting companions, but are also a joy to be within the home.

  • Simone Favalli & Ashley Hill is a member of 4 clubs

    VDD-GNA, Council for the Certification of Professional Dog Trainers, Atlantic Chapter of the VDD-GNA, NAVDHA

  • Simone Favalli & Ashley Hill’s certifications & recognitions

    CCPDT-KA (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers), Puppy Culture Breeder, Professional Handler, Avidog Transformational Puppy Rearing

Getting a puppy from Simone Favalli & Ashley Hill

Simone Favalli & Ashley Hill has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices range from $2,000 - $2,200 and include a non-refundable deposit of $300.

“The price includes health guarantee, registration papers, and first vaccine, health check, and deworming. We are here to support you and your pup in the field and in your home for their lifetime. Please review our contract for further details. A deposit reserves gender preference out of the specified litter but are transferable to other litters. Simone chooses which puppy will go to which home.”

Contract and health guarantee

Simone Favalli & Ashley Hill may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Simone Favalli & Ashley Hill offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Simone Favalli & Ashley Hill directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Ca' Rigada's certified trainer (CPDT-KA) implements Puppy Culture & Avidog protocols, with some specific enhancements for sporting dogs (sound desensitization for gun shyness, scent introduction, etc.). The focus is on confidence building, and initial crate and house training. Puppies are -positively- socialized to the home, outdoors, people, and model adult dogs of various breeds. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Crate Training, Puppy Culture , Car Training , Scent Introduction, Initial House Training, ENS, Socialized with Children, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Household Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Chew, e.g. Bone, Strangers, Noises , Various Surfaces , Puppy Culture , Socialized with Vehicle Travel, and Bird Introduction.

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Puppy health practices

Ca' Rigada puppies are dewormed, and receive their first health check at the vet plus their first vaccinations before heading home. They are also seen by the breed warden of the VDD-GNA Deutsch Drahthaar breed authority. You will receive a copy of the Mom's nomograph from the CAVIDs lab at the University of Wisconsin to bring to your vet with the recommended vaccination schedule.

Extras

We send our puppies home with Breed Club Registration, Vaccinations, Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Certificate of Health, Nomograph Copy, and Microchip.

Bringing your puppy home

Simone Favalli & Ashley Hill offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Connecticut or nearby

If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.

Get your puppy dropped off to you

Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.

More about Simone Favalli & Ashley Hill

  • Why Simone Favalli & Ashley Hill started breeding

    My first job was cleaning kennels and assisting a gundog trainer and breeder in Northern Italy. After years of working with various sporting breeds, I chose the Drahthaar/GWP, combining my talents with the robust genetic material in the breed. Ashley's passion as a trainer and for canine wellness led her to seek a dog from me, which is how we met. We now pursue this shared passion together.

  • Simone Favalli & Ashley Hill has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years

    Simone Favalli & Ashley Hill was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Simone Favalli & Ashley Hill’s links

Simone Favalli & Ashley Hill is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Ca’ Rigada Deutsch Drahthaar (GWP) meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Meet Simone Favalli & Ashley Hill's parent dogs

All breeds

German Wirehaired Pointer

Parent health testing

German Wirehaired Pointer

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Ca’ Rigada Deutsch Drahthaar (GWP) reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for German Wirehaired Pointers.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Brucellosis, Shoulder Osteochondrosis

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • von Willebrand Disease II (vWD II), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Full Embark Panel, Factor VII Deficiency, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

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