Tri-Star Pointers
- Certified Good Dog Breeder
Meet the breeder
I'm the breeder behind Tri-Star Pointers located in Whitwell, TN. We specialize in raising top-notch GSP that are well mannered, respectful, playful & stunning. We follow BAB, ENS, & ESI to provide our families with a Badass Breeder raised, healthy puppy. The amount of heart we put into raising our puppies is indescribable.
Ben’s experience
About Ben
Hi, I’m Ben. The GSP dad behind Tri-Star Pointers! My wife has a degree in Veterinary Nursing and I have a passion raising GSP. The two of us together make a great team of raising badass dogs. We enjoy matching families with their own best friend and know they will fall in love with this breed like we have. We are a small breeding program dedicated to raising badass breeder puppies!
What makes Ben’s program special
In our program we are selective of breeding pairs to create top quality puppies. We focus on genetics, personality, and intelligence. We truly go above your average breeder to empower your puppy during their first 7 weeks of life here with us with our puppy curriculum to get them used to different sounds/textures!
Ben’s certifications & recognitions
Badass Breeder , Licensed Veterinary Technician
Getting a puppy from Ben
Ben 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 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“The price includes the genetic guarantee, AKC registration, lifetime registered microchip, vaccines, dewormer, early potty/crate training, puppy curriculum, training guide, and so much more! We require a $500 non-refundable deposit to be added to our master waitlist or to claim an available puppy.”
Contract and health guarantee
Ben 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 Ben 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 Ben directly.
What's included
Enrichment and socialization
Our puppies are raised with the Bad Ass Breeder Curriculum to desensitize and socialize. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Touch Desensitization, Various Surfaces , Confidence Building, Weekly Nail Trims , Recall training, Bird Introduction, Scent Introduction, Potty Training, Crate Training, Noise desensitized , Strangers, Scents, Toys, e.g. Ball, Early Neurological Stimulation, Household Desensitization, Sound Stimulation, Socialized with Elderly, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, We play noise densensitizing music videos to expose your puppy to sounds that may otherwise trigger a negative response from your puppy (doorbells, fireworks, barking dog, children playing, men talking, etc.), outside play, Lots of loving and handling!, ENS, Early socialization, and Human Interactions .
Puppy health practices
Certified Good Dog breeders ensure their puppies are healthy and ready for their new homes. Puppies receive the appropriate vaccinations and are dewormed or have a clear fecal exam before they leave. While Tri-Star Pointers hasn’t shared details about their specific health practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they care for their puppies.
Extras
We send our puppies home with Vaccinations, Puppy Collar, Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, One month complimentary Trupanion pet insurance , and Food Starter Bag.
Bringing your puppy home
Ben offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
Pick up your puppy in Whitwell, TN 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 Ben
Why Ben started breeding
I got into raising GSP after I watched my wife raise amazing Dalmatian puppies for years. She rocks at it and has raised several service dog Dalmatians in her program. I wanted to join her as I developed a passion helping her in her program, but I wanted get into raising a breed I have loved and have a different focus of dock diving/agility/hunting with my dogs.
Ben has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Ben was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Ben is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Tri-Star Pointers 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 Ben's parent dogs
All breeds
Goldendoodle
Rosie, mom
Goldendoodle
About Rosie
Rosie is our F1bb Petite, intense tuxedo red Goldendoodle. She is 85% poodle & 15% golden retriever making her coat low-shedding like a poodle and her personality playful like a retriever! She is approximately 12 pounds of love, energy and intelligence! She is all for car rides and learning tricks!
Good health testing
Full Embark Panel, Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Parent health testing
Goldendoodle
Good level
Tri-Star Pointers 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 Goldendoodles.
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Full Embark Panel, Ichthyosis, Golden Retriever Type 1, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), PRA, Golden Retriever 2, PRA, Golden Retriever 1
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).