Laurel Creek

Laurel Creek, German shorthaired pointers, Lebanon, CT, is a kennel with twenty years of breeding in eastern Connecticut near Hartford. The breeding stock is enrolled in American Kennel Club registries and follows hip, elbow and eye health testing guidelines from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. Joe Halbardier’s program emphasizes gentle handling and early socialization, allowing puppies to learn basic commands and adapt to home routines before joining their new families.

The kennels sit on a wooded property with secure runs and access to open fields for controlled exercise and scent work. Bloodlines trace back to proven field trial dogs, and many puppies have gone on to succeed in hunting and obedience events. Feedback from local owners highlights the dogs’ steady temperaments and adaptable nature in both family and outdoor settings. Each puppy is introduced to basic water work and field manners, reflecting the breed’s versatile hunting origins.