Who Are We?
We breed and raise German Shorthaired Pointers and Hungarian Vizslas — versatile, intelligent dogs equally at home in the field or as loving family companions.
Based in the beautiful Swansea countryside, our Kennel Club–registered affix Tycwmdarrans is proudly named after our family home. Our dogs enjoy daily exercise in a large half-acre paddock as well as 2½ acres of private woodland.
We are easily accessible, located just five minutes from Junction 46 of the M4.
My passion for animals began in childhood, having kept everything from meerkats and mongooses to agoutis and woodchucks. In the 1980s I worked at Penscynor Wildlife Park in Neath, where I achieved a City & Guilds Certificate in Zoo Animal Management.
I have been a licensed breeder since 2013 and, in 2023, I served on the Local Authority Enforcement Project working group for breeder licensing with Monmouthshire Council.
All of our dogs and puppies are raised in our home as part of our family, alongside our children — giving them the very best start in life.
Reserving & Appointments
Our puppies are regularly wormed and flea-treated, registered with the UK Kennel Club, and microchipped through Petlog.
Each puppy also comes with four weeks of free Petplan insurance, which we recommend continuing for at least the first year.
All puppies are placed on the Kennel Club non-active register, meaning they are not intended for breeding. Only the breeder can request a change to active status. While show- or breeding-quality puppies may occasionally be available, please let us know if that is what you’re looking for.
We recommend waiting until your puppy is around 18 months old before neutering.
A copy of our puppy sale agreement can be found at the bottom of this page.
If you are looking for that perfect new companion, please tell us a little about yourself. Our priority is always to match the right puppy with the right family.
Long-Term Owner Support
We stay in touch with our owners for the full lifetime of the dog, providing ongoing advice, support, and a guaranteed safe return option should your circumstances ever change.
Payment and Collection
We are happy to accept a reservation/holding fee prior to you meeting your puppy, but we do ask that all puppies are collected in person.
Payment on collection can be made in cash or by bank transfer.
Puppies are available for viewing from 3–4 weeks of age.
Please note: we have experienced some “buyers” visiting multiple breeders in a single day as a family outing. This is extremely dangerous for young puppies, as infections and diseases can easily be carried from one premises to another and can wipe out entire litters.
For this reason, we kindly ask that you do not visit other breeders on the same day. Please allow at least 48 hours between visits.
When enquiring, please tell us a little about yourself — work, home life, other pets, and experience. It’s important for us to ensure our puppies go to homes that suit their temperament and lifestyle.
Once a reservation/holding fee is received, we will send regular updates and photographs by email.
A puppy is not reserved until the reservation/holding fee has been paid. These fees are taken in good faith and are non-refundable, unless we are unable to supply the puppy. We also reserve the right to refuse a sale at any time, in which case the fee will be refunded in full.
Did you know?
We offer lifetime support for every puppy we breed and are always only a phone call away. If you ever have a question, please feel free to get in touch — we’re always happy to help, reassure, and support you in any way we can.
Microchipping Dogs in the UK: What the Law Requires and What to Watch For
In the UK, all dogs must be microchipped by 8 weeks of age, and importantly, the microchip must be registered to the breeder as the first recorded keeper. This is a legal requirement designed to ensure accountability, traceability, and responsible breeding practices.
Under The Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015, failing to comply can result in a £500 fine. Breeders must microchip puppies before sale or transfer and ensure their own details are recorded on the database. The microchip should only be updated to the new owner after the puppy goes home.
Sadly, some backyard breeders and unlicensed sellers deliberately bypass this step by registering puppies straight to the new owner. This is often done to avoid creating a paper trail that links them to the litter—allowing them to evade licensing, tax obligations, and scrutiny over the number of litters they produce. This practice is a red flag and breaches microchipping regulations.
Improper registration compromises both animal welfare and buyer protection. Always ensure that a puppy is microchipped and that the breeder is listed as the first keeper before any transfer takes place. If not, it may be a sign of an irresponsible or illicit breeder.
All of our puppies are microchipped here, as I am a registered Microchip Implanter.
Health Risks Associated with Early Neutering
1. Orthopedic Problems
Reproductive hormones such as estrogen and testosterone are crucial for proper bone development and joint stability. Removing them too early can delay growth-plate closure, leading to disproportionately long limbs, hip dysplasia, and a significantly higher risk of cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries—especially in medium and large breeds.
2. Increased Risk of Certain Cancers
Research indicates an association between early neutering and increased risk of cancers such as osteosarcoma (bone cancer), hemangiosarcoma (cancer of the blood vessels), and lymphoma. The level of risk varies by breed and sex, but the correlation is strong enough to warrant caution.
3. Endocrine and Immune System Effects
Removing reproductive hormones prematurely can disrupt the endocrine system. This may contribute to thyroid disease, urinary incontinence (particularly in females), and various immune-mediated disorders.
4. Behavioral Consequences
Although neutering is often recommended to reduce aggression or roaming, the evidence is mixed. Some dogs neutered early may display increased fearfulness, anxiety, or reactivity due to the absence of hormones during key developmental stages.