Gould Hunting Dogs
- Certified Good Dog Breeder
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Gould Hunting Dogs located in Carlos, MN. We offer dogs for the field and for the family. Our breed of choice is the Kleine Munsterlander. With an unmatched combination of drive, energy, nose, and smarts, the Kleine Munsterlander is a hunting machine that will help bring more joy and success to your hunts.
Steven’s experience
About Steven
We are a field-focused breeding program, and we prioritize producing dogs that can excel both on the hunt and in the home. We adore our dogs and love to be able to provide other families with wonderful puppies as well.
What makes Steven’s program special
We are dedicated to always providing you with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies.
Getting a puppy from Steven
Steven 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 $2,500 - $3,000 and include a refundable deposit of $0.
“Deposit will be discussed after application interview is complete.”
Contract and health guarantee
Steven 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 Steven 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 Steven directly.
What's included
Enrichment and socialization
We do everything we can to socialize our puppies. We want them to be easily trainable and have a smooth transition to their new home. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialized with People, Socialized with Adult Dogs, and Socialized with Other Animals.
Puppy health practices
We follow all appropriate puppy health protocols to ensure happy, healthy puppies.
Extras
We send our puppies home with Microchip.
Bringing your puppy home
Steven offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
Pick up your puppy in Carlos, MN 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.
“We are happy to have you come to our home and pick up your new pup.”
More about Steven
Why Steven started breeding
Our dogs are excellent hunting companions, and we are proud to continue their line. We breed to both provide families with loving and capable companions and to improve upon our dogs' fantastic traits with each generation.
Steven has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Steven was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Steven’s links
Steven is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Gould Hunting Dogs 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 Steven's parent dogs
All breeds
Kleine Munsterlander
Jetta, mom
Kleine Munsterlander
About Jetta
Jetta is a female Kleine Munsterlander. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Steven decided to make her part of their program. Steven has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Kleine Munsterlander
Gould Hunting Dogs 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 Kleine Munsterlanders.
Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary)
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.