Mdk Shorthairs

Mdk Shorthairs, German shorthaired pointers in Bakersfield, CA, serves Kern County and the southern San Joaquin Valley near Fresno. It has been breeding pointers for several years and maintains active memberships with national kennel and field trial organizations while routinely screening for hip and eye health.

Its adults live in a home environment and spend daily time on open trails for balanced exercise. Puppies are raised with early socialization around children, cats and household sounds to support confident temperaments. It works closely with a local veterinarian for regular wellness checks and follows breed club guidelines for temperament assessments.

Several of its dogs have placed in local field trials and hunting tests, reflecting the breed’s natural aptitude. Its program emphasizes steady temperaments and reliable hunting instincts learned through guided training sessions on diverse terrain. Mdk Shorthairs traces its lines to European working kennels to preserve performance traits and soundness across generations.