I'm the breeder behind Ocean Point Kennels located in Edgecomb, ME. Our health tested, family raised, fully socialized pups are ready to go anywhere you want to take them. They are sweet tempered and inquisitive by nature. They love to hit the trails running, and snuggle up on the couch afterwards for a well-earned snooze with the family.
About Lenore
I am an ethical breeder that completes all required health testing on the dogs used in my breeding program. I am a member of good standing in my parent club, GSPCA, and a mentor to other breeders. My goal is to produce a great representation of the German Shorthaired Pointer and to improve wherever possible.
What makes Lenore’s program special
I stand behind my puppies for their entire lives. I am only a phone call or text away for any questions. If I don’t know the answer, I will work with my close network of breeders across the country to find a solution. I am careful to place only healthy puppies in their new homes and always guarantee them for one year. I often work with repeat puppy buyers and love forming lifelong friendships.
Lenore is a member of a club
German Shorthaired Pointer Club of America
Lenore’s certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified
Newborn German Shorthaired Pointers from Ryder and Ruby
Born Aug. 2023. Ready Oct. 5, 2023
Newborn German Shorthaired Pointers from Ryder and Ruby
Born Aug. 2023
Ready Oct. 5, 2023
Lenore 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.
Puppy prices range from $2,500 - $3,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“The price also includes free boarding for the life of the dog. Full disclosure, responsive, and involved kennel. Exceptions are made under extreme circumstances. Please do not pay a deposit until I ask for one.”
Lenore 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 Lenore 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 Lenore directly.
Puppies are socialized with family members and several adult dogs. They are also given stimulating toys to engage their scent tracking, and retrieving instincts. After the first round of vaccinations is completed, we introduce birds and the outdoors. We provide daily outdoor exercise and puppies are desensitized to odd objects and situations. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Early stages of crate training, Noises , Strangers, Grooming Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Household Desensitization, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Potty training, crate training, Show Dog Training (As requested), Exposed to birds, bumpers, and water (weather permitting), grooming , Puppy temperament evaluation , Kennel training, neural stimulation, Early socialization, Scent Introduction, Noise desensitization, Behavioral shaping , Human Interactions , Puppy Manners, and "No" Biting or Chewing.
All puppies are dewormed twice, given one puppy booster, a microchip, and are evaluated by my veterinarian prior to going home. Health certificates can be obtained for any family flying their puppies home.
We send our puppies home with Our puppies are all sent home with welcome home bags and information. , Food Starter Bag, Vaccinations, Blanket with Littermates Scent, Toy with Littermates' Scent, Microchip, and AKC Registration.
Lenore offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
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.
“I prefer that puppy buyers come to my home and pick them up. We also request that buyers visit puppies at 6 weeks old so we can accurately match puppy personalities with buyer's preferences. ”
Ocean Point Kennels meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
German Shorthaired Pointer
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Ruby
Ruby is a female German Shorthaired Pointer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Lenore decided to make her part of their program. Lenore 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.
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Brady
Brady is a male German Shorthaired Pointer about 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Lenore decided to make him part of their program. Lenore 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.
German Shorthaired Pointer
Excellent level
Ocean Point Kennels 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 Shorthaired 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.
Cone Degeneration, German Shorthaired Pointer Type, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Lupoid Dermatosis (LD)
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).