Breeding Philosophy
I am looking to produce small to medium-sized dogs within the standard, that are very athletically built. I try to produce the best quality wild bird dogs I can while still keeping a high level of motivation for blood tracking and hunting hair. I want dogs with great noses and a lot of point and drive, which allows them to excel at all forms of hunting. Mental stability is key because a dog needs to be able to handle any situation in life, not only while hunting. It is especially important to have dogs that can turn it on in field, but are equally able to turn it off while at home. My dogs must be friendly with both adults and children.
My litters are all whelped at my home and the pups have constant contact with my family. Because of my lifestyle, the pups are socialized often with people and other dogs. I expose the puppies to as many situations and scents that I can to ensure they have had as many experiences as possible before they leave to their new homes.
In choosing a female for breeding, in addition to being a fantastic hunting dog, I want her to be friendly and in control since my daughters and their friends spend many hours in the whelping box with the puppies. I do genetic testing, whether required for breeding or not, to ensure that my breeding females are at the top of the breeding standard. When choosing a stud, I will have seen him personally to evaluate his hunting abilities, making sure they are up to my standards. I will preferably have spent time training and/or hunting with as many dogs on his Ahnentafel as possible.
My goal is to produce puppies with a lot of talent, friendly and stable personalities, and great form and hair. By following these practices and breeding for these traits, I truly hope to better the breed and always have the best hunting dogs available.
My litters are all whelped at my home and the pups have constant contact with my family. Because of my lifestyle, the pups are socialized often with people and other dogs. I expose the puppies to as many situations and scents that I can to ensure they have had as many experiences as possible before they leave to their new homes.
In choosing a female for breeding, in addition to being a fantastic hunting dog, I want her to be friendly and in control since my daughters and their friends spend many hours in the whelping box with the puppies. I do genetic testing, whether required for breeding or not, to ensure that my breeding females are at the top of the breeding standard. When choosing a stud, I will have seen him personally to evaluate his hunting abilities, making sure they are up to my standards. I will preferably have spent time training and/or hunting with as many dogs on his Ahnentafel as possible.
My goal is to produce puppies with a lot of talent, friendly and stable personalities, and great form and hair. By following these practices and breeding for these traits, I truly hope to better the breed and always have the best hunting dogs available.