GERMAN SHORTHAIR FEMALES IN KENTUCKY Verified listing

We picked up our GSP puppy from Chris in late August. He's a happy, healthy and playful little pup. Our GSP is very bright and learning quickly. He's a wonderful addition to our family. We were very happy with our experience at Holbrook Kennels.

I surprised my husband with a female German shorthair pointer puppy last weekend and he is crazy about her! This is the second gsp I have bought from Chris and I would highly recommend his kennel. He is easy to work with and very knowledgeable. My husband says the first female we purchased from Chris was an excellent quail hunting dog and he has high hopes for his new puppy, too.

Buying my first GSP has been a trying experience. The first breeder I tried told me after paying half the cost up front in February, that his dog would be going into heat in March/April. As of late May she still had not and he has held my deposit hostage. By the time Chris called me to tell me I had a spot on the waiting list (I'd signed up when I first started looking for a GSP and had actually forgotten) for his latest litter, I'll admit I'd thought of abandoning the whole idea. But right off it was evident what a wonderful and efficient kennel Chris ran. From the minute I expressed interest in holding my spot on the waiting list Chris kept me in the loop. From weekly pics of the pups to regular videos of them doing "puppy things", I never felt like there would be any surprises. Keep in mind this was before I'd even paid him a dime as a down payment. That's how total his commitment to his buyers is. He wants you to feel comfortable with your purchase but he also isn't just about making a buck. When I finally did go to his kennel to pick my puppy and pay the downpayment, he answered every question I had (as he'd done for different questions or concerns throughout) and I never felt rushed to hurry up and pick because he had stuff to do. It's very evident when you see all the little nuances of Chris's setup that there is one priority and that is the safety and health of the dogs and pups. The kennels are very clean and all of the dogs look very healthy and happy. Little Koufax has been at home with me in Lexington for about a week now. When I had questions about some of the vaccinations while going to the vet, even though I'd already paid Chris in full and he had no continued obligation to me, he responded to my text within 10 minutes and told me to call him any time with any questions I might have. I've already recommended Holbrook Kennels to at least 2 friends and will continue to do so. Thanks Chris for being such a standup guy in what can and often is a not so honorable business and where the line between breeder and puppy mill gets blurred. You sir have a wonderful operation and if I ever decide to get another GSP or know someone looking for a great gun dog or even a good family pet, you can bet I'll be sending them your way.
Erik Beckman
Owner of GSP Koufax
May '16 Litter

We recently purchase a puppy from Chris and we couldn't be happier. We have kinda long story but to sum it up we contacted him over a year ago about a puppy which he had none at the time and he placed us on the list for future puppies. In October I contacted him again and he had just had 2 liters us being on the list from the year before placed us at the top of the list. He sent us pictures that night and we immediately know the puppy we wanted. We contacted him about his solid brown puppy and we then proceeded to keep in touch each week. Chris unfortunately had his hunting dog pass away while hunting and had said that he was going to keep the solid brown puppy. We were heart broken we had already named her and told our kids she was ours. So I sent Chris an old message from our conversation that he had said she was available he kept all the message and had seen he did tell us that. He then personally called me and told me she was ours.. Long story short he is a man of his word he told us she was available in the beginning and even though he wanted to keep her he sold her to us... Wonderful person to work with answer and response to ur questions... We r so happy we have ask to be put back on the list to get another puppy.. 5 stars for Holbrook Kennels......

I can not say enough about the experience ive had working with Chris. He was very understanding of scheduling and working with us in picking out our puppy. Since bringing aries home he has become a wonderful addition to our family. I highly recommend Holbrook Kennels to anyone looking for a new family pet or hunting dog the attention he pays to providing the best possible experience possible is unbelievable.

I would just like to say that if you are looking for a GSP, I highly recommend Holbrook Kennels. After researching several breeds of dogs we decided on a GSP. We went to the Internet to try and find one. After checking several places we called Holbrook kennels. After talking with Chris we knew we had found the right place. This is no puppy mill. We went and picked a pup out and made a deposit because it wasn’t ready to go yet. Chris sent us pics and video weekly to let us see the progress of our puppy. When our pup was ready, we showed up and he had bathed our dog, trim its nails and had it ready to go. He had a folder waiting with the puppy papers, shot records and pedigrees from parents and grandparents. We couldn’t be happier with the service we received from Holbrook kennels. I couldn’t imagine being able to find better service than we received. Last but not least we love our pup.

Just picked up my second GSP from Chris today. He was wonderful and helped me keep a surprise for my kids. Luna was our first dog from Holbrook Kennels she is 3 and an amazing dog. Looking forward to getting to see Luna and Linkin grow and play together. He is such a sweet puppy. I can’t recommend Chris enough. His dogs are the best.

I recently purchased a GSP puppy from HOLBROOK KENNELS and I couldn't be more happy with the experience. I had recently lost my GSP (to Liver Cancer) after 13 years, and had decided to find another hunting companion/Pet. I called to inquire about his puppies, and see if I could visit his Kennel and possibly select a puppy. During my visit I was able to observe the Dam and Sire, and Chris had a number of male & female puppies to choose from. Chris, is very knowledgeable about his Dogs, and encouraged questions. He showed me a number of females he had available, and I saw a couple I was interested in and I made a selection. When I returned on my next visit, to bring my puppy home, Chris had all the paperwork ready and we concluded our business and went on to talk about hunting and puppies for a while. My overall experience with Holbrook Kennels and Chris was outstanding! Not only have I gained a quality and healthy new puppy, but a new friend I can always contact with any questions I may have involving my new Best Friend.

We had a great experience with Holbrook Kennels! We found Chris on the AKC Marketplace with a litter of German Shorthaired Pointers. He was very prompt at replying to my husbands inquiry and we were able to come meet the puppies and ask him questions before putting down our deposit. In between meeting them and selecting our puppy to picking him up, Chris provided lots of updates and pictures to us. We then picked up our puppy on March 1st and he has been amazing. Chris went through all of his records and answered any questions we had, plus followed up with us after to see how everything was going. Our puppy is very sweet, energetic and active (but not overly hyper), smart, and so much more. We absolutely recommend Holbrook Kennels!

I have owned GSP’s since 2006 and was looking for a male after losing our second GSP suddenly at age 6 in June of 2025. I searched all over for a solid breeder and I came across Holbrook Kennels in a search. After reading some stellar reviews, I reached out to Chris in early July to inquire about any upcoming litters. I was just in time as he had a female that was due at the end of August. Chris let my husband and I come and visit his kennel and meet the sire/dam. Not only does he have well mannered pups, but his facility is extremely clean and well kept. He added our name to a waiting list (no deposit) and let us know when the pups arrived. We had a beautiful boy waiting for us! Chris let us come and meet Delta at four weeks when we put down our deposit. His communication with us was excellent from the very start. He would send us updates every week with pics and videos. He would also answer any questions I had as I am a pretty hyper vigilant Dog Mom (especially after our recent loss). I was also able to connect a local couple with one of Delta’s litter mates so he has a sister close by!
When picking up our pup, Chris had all the paperwork ready to go. He and his wife Heather had bathed our pup plus trimmed his nails.
If you are looking for an honest breeder with a love for GSPs then look no further! I will be getting my pup a buddy in about 5 years from now and I will be going back to Holbrook Kennels! Thank you Chris and Heather!
Misty and Ron Kessler - Louisville, KY