german pointer pups in NI?

happymummy24-7

Hi all,
Just wanted to pick your brains if anyone knows of any (reputable!) breeders of german pointers (short haired) anywhere in Ireland or even Scotland?
My parents recently had to make the heartbreaking decission of having their 14yr old pointer micheal put to sleep after he took a large tumor which couldnt be operated on,leaving them with only one (old girl at 15!) pointer sasha.
They are desperate to get another pup but are finding it difficult to find any breeders/litters anywhere! they are trying to contact the breeder they bought from orginally but as it was such a long time ago they are having difficulty!
They are gun dogs however of course will be a household pet and not a working dog-just incase anyone would assume they would be put to work!!
I just had a thought that someone on here,as its such a diverse group of people from all over NI might know of a breeder in their area but as i say they are willing to travel wherever it takes as they have never been left with just one dog for more than a few weeks and its breaking their hearts!
They are also very very consious of puppy farmers and of course are scared of finding one in their search (although they do know what to look for and will only be happy once they have seen KC registration and parents and rest of the litter ect!)
Thanks for taking the time to read the post.
laura.

spike7451

I dont know offhand but maybe a call to the ASSISI Animal Shelter in Newtownards,they may have some or know of a reputable breeder.

http://www.assisi.dnet.co.uk/

They are very good and truely care about their animals,it's where I got my Daisy Cat from.

kidshorsesdogs

I would suggest a nice day out at the gamefair in June at Shane's castle there will be lots of gun dog people there and many will be happy to talk to you.

Details of NI clubs that may offer some help

NORTHERN IRELAND POINTER CLUB [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] [/FONT]CLUB NO. 1316
Pointer & Setters & Working Tests
(Gen Sec) Miss C Calvert, 6 Liscabble Road, Newtownstewart, Co. Tyrone, BT78 4EF
Tel No. 028 81 662821 Tel Mo. 07710 435454,
Email: [EMAIL="cecalvert82@hotmail.com"]cecalvert82@hotmail.com[/EMAIL]

NORTHERN IRELAND GUNDOG, FIELD & SHOW SOCIETY [FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif] [/FONT]CLUB NO. 688
Retrievers & Hunt, Point & Retrieve
(FT Sec) Mr P Turner, Shangarri, 65 Redhill Road, Dromore, Co. Down, BT25 1RL
Tel No. 028 92 611845
(HPR Sec) Mr T Connoly, 61 Colinglen Road, Belfast, BT17 OLW
Tel No. 028 90 611019

http://www.sportinggundogs.com/ireland-field-trial-clubs.asp#nclubs

Sorry can't be of more help as not my breed but good luck in the search

happymummy24-7

great info,thanks folks!