Customer Testimonials
Here are a few words of praise from some of our satisfied customers:
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I took Mona (Flint x Dazzle) on her first hunting trip a couple of weeks ago... After flushing the first two birds, she held a staunch point on the last three. She improved on each bird and showed a lot of potential as a hunter. She also did very well folling command and staying in range. Im' excited to get in a couple more hunts with her this season.
Kyle Whitfield
12/07/09
A picture speaks a thousand words.
Opening Day Grouse Season 2008
Eric DeClercq
...we adore Mickey and know 100% without a doubt that if we get one or two more...they will be from you.
...I just regret that we had him neutered....
Carla and John
04/08/09
Blue did extremely well on his first hunt, had some great points, good whoa, marked the birds as they fell, and had a really soft mouth. He was working with some labs and was flushing when the time was right. All in all I am a proud papa. Thanks for the great pointer!
Chad Means
12/18/08
Dash is doing great, he won the Colorado State Pheasant Championship in both the open pointing and puppy division this year... He made the top 10 in the NBDCA nationals and qualified for World Finals in October so I am excited. Dash is truly as exceptional dog at such a young age!
Blake Wilson
07/22/08
My Durango is the love of my life. He is devoted to me, knows my moods, and is a great companion. I love High Point Kennels so much I brought one of my friends over and she has a full sister from a different litter. We both have decided we will never be without another dog from Susan. I will always sing her praises. She is the best breeder I have ever come across. She really cares about these dogs and always does right by them. I have a great deal of respect for her. You don't see that many breeders who care so much about the dogs they have and worry about their mental and physical well being. I hope she continues to do this for years to come.
Val Gates
09/14/10

After 35 years of owning gun dogs, 25 years of which with GSPs, our youngest male suddenly died of Malignant Histiocytosis at 4 years. He was a great dog well on his way for various hunt titles. We were devastated and our oldest, a 12 year old female was also. We researched many different GSP breeders for our new family member based on size, temperament, intelligence, overall characteristics, and hunting lines. We knew what we wanted but the challenge was to select a breeder.
After searching the Internet all over the US we decided on Susan Herrel and Highpoint Kennels in Yoder, CO. We noted the quality of the Sires and Bitches, the well-kept kennels, the kennel’s reputation and a breeder that obviously loved her dogs. My wife and I decided that because of age differences with our 12 year old that we should get two pups and after consultation with Susan decided that they should be about four to six months apart in order to facilitate the pups bonding with us as opposed to just with each other. Susan was a great mentor and the long distance flight arrangements to Virginia were as much a priority concern for Susan as it was for us.
We became smitten by Heidi, (From a Flintlock and Claret litter).
4 months later we immediately selected Hans, (from a Flintlock, Dazzle litter) They have been easy to train, very biddable, well behaved, enjoy people and other dogs and most of all are true companions. They are extremely “birdie”…. Butterflies, moths, sparrows, anything that flies doesn’t stand a chance. At ten months Heidi is responding well to training, has a very flashy point, retrieves to hand and I will get to hunt over her this fall. At six months, Hans is very birdie and discovering that the big brown thing at the end of his muzzle is for finding birds……really slams on point, and water retrieves from our pool is what really turns him on.
The greatness of Highpoint doesn’t begin and end with their amazing dogs. Susan is a terrific person who truly loves each of the puppies she sells, and it shows. She has shared her knowledge and experience with us to help guide us with our selection and training. With that said, make no mistake that these dogs will surpass all of your expectations. The natural ability of our pups as hunters along with their intelligence has shined brightly from day one, and even with all the love we give our pups, they manage to return it tenfold. I never knew such dogs existed, and from here on out I’ll never forget. Thanks again Susan for our wonderful pups and all your help.
We strongly recommend Susan Herrel at Highpoint for your next German Shorthair.
Chris and Kathy Snyder
Virginia 2011


