About us and our breeding ethics.....

Established in 1977 - The affix HOLLIESEAST was granted at that time, by the Kennel Club, and was the name of the house where the first litter was born. We are now a well-known kennel and are proud of producing all-round dogs of excellent type and temperament for family life, as well as show and working dogs.

Weimaraners are the only breed we own and specialise in.

Our breeding stock are all hip scored. There are, however, other important characteristics of the breed that should be taken into consideration, i.e. temperament, overall conformation and movement, coat colour and texture, and eye shape. Hip scoring is just one aspect. There is no point in having a low hip score if the dog does not possess the other attributes.

All the litters are carefully planned, and we take great pride in the fact that our bitches produce quality, silver grey puppies, with the correct short, sleek coat, so desired within the Weimaraner breed. It's quite usual for us to have a waiting list, in advance of any puppies born, and we deal with all enqiries personally as they come.

Our dogs are ALL Championship show winners. It's an important fact, when looking for a puppy to 'show', that the parents are consistent show winners and have proved themselves competing against their peer's, in the show ring and are capable of producing quality pups. With enquiries for puppy to be the family pet, it's still nice to know the pup comes from award winning parents. Over the past 35 years or so, we have owned and/or bred a multi (European) Champion, C.C and Reserve C.C winners, as well as "Junior Warrant" holders. To gain a "Junior Warrant" the dog must obtain 25 points won at 'Open' or 'Championship' shows - before the age of 18 months. Points are only awarded for being 1st in a class of 3 or more dogs. The KC Stud Book Number qualifies a dog for life to enter CRUFTS, the most well known of all the Championship Dog Shows.

Many of our puppies go to families with school age children, who often have other pets including cats, guinea pigs and rabbits! If a puppy is introduced to another animal in the family, whilst the puppy is a baby, it will accept it as part of the 'pack'. We have many puppies/dogs living with other pets in their homes. One of our greatest pleasures is to be contacted by a previous puppy buyer either wanting to add to their Weimaraner family, or to replace a much loved pet. All our litters are reared in the house, with great care and attention to their welfare; the emphasis being on their development with the human family with whom they are going to live, and hopefully spend the rest of their lives.

Both Keith and I are active members in the Weimaraner Club of Great Britain. Keith is also on the Committee and was Trophy Steward for the past 8 years in the Club. I also judge our breed at 'Open' Show level and am on the 'B' list of the W.C.G.B. W.A. and N.E.W.S breed clubs. This makes me eligible to judge 5 or more classes of Weimaraners, at a KC licenced event. We both have the interest and welfare of this wonderful breed at heart.