Vjk-Myst German Shorthaired Pointers

Vjk-Myst German Shorthaired Pointers, run by Yvonne Hassler-Deterding, breeds German shorthaired pointers in Phelan, California, in the High Desert region northeast of San Bernardino. The kennel name traces back to Von Jango Kennels, founded in 1971, and the VJK-MYST partnership came together around 1999, giving the program decades of accumulated experience in the breed.

The program aims to produce shorthairs that hold their own in the conformation ring, in the field, and as everyday family companions. Dogs have earned titles across a wide range of disciplines, including obedience, agility, rally, dock diving, and NAVHDA hunt tests, reflecting a commitment to proving natural ability alongside structural soundness. A litter from the kennel earned a NAVHDA Natural Ability Breeders Award, a recognition given when multiple dogs from the same pairing demonstrate strong instinctive hunting drive.

Rather than maintaining a large kennel, Vjk-Myst keeps its operation deliberately small and opts to co-own dogs with families so each animal lives a full home life. Puppy evaluation begins early, with temperament and conformation assessed as soon as pups are steady on their feet, and bird exposure is introduced in the first weeks to gauge natural instinct. Families in Southern California searching for German shorthaired pointer puppies in California bred to compete and companion alike will find a program with deep roots and a dual-purpose focus.

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