ABOUT US

I am a conscientious, dedicated breeder; I do not rely on the sales of puppies to supplement my income. In fact, I had no intention of ever becoming a breeder until I moved to the UK from the USA in 2007. Once settled, I quickly became involved with the breed club here and the two breed clubs in France and in 2010 began my quest for another KG to add to the family. Sadly, it quickly became apparent that the UK gene pool was in dire straits with no attempts being made to responsibly expand the pool by very selective new gene introduction. With the discovery of the Tan Point gene and all the health and genetic issues that came with it,  I felt a strong calling to try and improve, promote and protect my beloved Griff ; a breed that had given me and my family such joy and a breed that had shown me a whole new world and way of life. Please see the Health and Genetics page for very important information on the Tan Point gene as well the health and genetic implications associated with the outcross which introduced it.

My first Korthals Griffon came from Barbara Young of Herrenhausen Sporting Dogs in Oregon, USA 18 years ago.  Scout was the best bitch I have ever had the pleasure to love, live with and train and who at almost 12 when she crossed over the rainbow bridge, had shown no health or behavioural issues.  I returned to Barbara Young to assist me in finding a suitable sire to establish my line. I wanted to replicate all the attributes both in form, function, natural hunting ability and sound temperament I have experienced with Scout. Barbara Young of Herrenhausen Sporting Dogs has for over 30 years been producing genuine Korthals Griffons that are renowned for their calm dispositions, outstanding hunting ability, biddability in training and sound conformation. It is the longest standing breeding kennel of pure Korthals Griffons (Wirehaired Pointing Griffon) in the US, and probably globally, so all things considered it was a very easy decision to make.

Barbara is also a long time American Kennel Club and International judge, exhibitor and Breeder of Merit. She has been invaluable to me as a mentor and has been instrumental in assisting me with my breeding programme. I will forever be indebted to her for her continued generosity with her time, knowledge and support. Barbara is also the author of the definative book on the breed to date.

KORTHALS GRIFFON: The Ultimate Foot Hunting Companion Years 1800 - 2000  Find on Amazon here 

I was in love with a dog from Barbara’s kennel named Zerubbabel von Herrenhausen known as “Z”. He was bold; he was beautiful and had a proven outstanding nose. He was the first Korthals Griffon dog in the USA to not only achieve Grand Champion in the ring but the coveted AKC Master Hunter Advanced title. He is trained, handled and owned by Carol Ptak, who after many lengthy trans-Atlantic conversations agreed to allow me to use her boy as a means of establishing the goal towards creating a genuine line in the UK. His mother Sara is also a litter mate to my beloved Scout !

Please click here for explanation on the Master Hunter Advanced title.

Maggie our foundation dam has proven to be a wonderful, biddable hard working dog. She has an incredibly lovely nature and has shown herself to be an amazing mother. At 12 years of age she is still going strong showing her great grandchildren how it is done. 

Our first litter came to us on 30 January 2014, third time lucky by way of Transcervical Artificial Insemination (TCI).  All six pups have proven to be exceptional in conformation, natural hunting ability, disposition and trainability: a wonderful beginning for Aligngriffs.

                                                                             MAGGIE