Testimonials

Dwight,

Good news, I ran Aiko in the NA test yesterday and he scored a perfect 112 prize 1. I was worried about the water work as he has not had the best entry and has refused to retrieve a few times. At the test he charged into the water on both retrieves. I couldn't believe it, I think he understands test/training days (when other dogs are present) and puts his game face on and just gets fired up. He did an outstanding job and was admired by everyone, especially some of the young kids who were at the test. He is everything I wanted in a hunting dog and a family pet. My kids just love him, especially my daughter who is 7 months old. Now that she is crawling, when he is in the house she is always with him and he is very gentle with her and forgiving of her grabbing at him. He does a great job of keeping us informed when someone comes to the house but shuts it off if he knows the person or if told its ok. He is a great dog! Hunting season opens in two weeks and I can't wait to get him out. I'm sure we'll have a blast. We will be hunting grouse, woodcock, and ducks. Thanks again for breeding a wonderful companion. Good luck with your upcoming hunting season.
Mike

Dwight,

I believe that a letter of thanks and commendation for the pup you have produced for my family is long over due. Duke, is every thing that I could ever wish for in a dog. First let me express that his appearance is exceptional. Duke has a beautiful coat and beard which is seemingly water repellent and briar proof. His disposition in the home and in my truck is mild mannered. He is also a perfect gentleman around guests who are some what alarmed at first at his out burst as they approach our home; only to find that this seemingly "Big Bad Wolf" merely wants to lick them to death. Duke also loves children, and my two nephews (2 and 8) can't get enough of him.

Yet more on the business side of things Duke knows when it is time to turn it on. From the day I have picked him up from your Kennel I have continued with the socialization process which you began. I safely introduced him to as many different children, adults, dogs and even horses as possible. Not to mention as many different environments as I could bring him to - from Bistro's to pheasant fields and wet lands. This process is never ending and for him only being a 7 month old puppy tomorrow (September 10, 2005) I can not even Begin to express how pleased I am with his development. At four months old Duke was formally introduced to Bob White Quail. And shortly after that I introduced him to the blank pistol. At four and a half months old Duke was searching for and finding planted quail which he then pointed and retrieved to me after I had winged them with my 20 gauge shot gun. And since that time my father and I have killed a dozen hen pheasants over him on two different occasions. His natural ability and desire to find game and to please are unrivaled. These are not only my words, but also the words of the many dog handlers and trainers at my Hunting and Fishing Club. Where I am more than eager to show off his ability to make triple and quadruple marked retrieves out of the Club's lake.

Last week my fiancé Jamie and I went Dove hunting with Duke and our 11 year old German Short haired Pointer - Butter. We were able to bag a half dozen birds. But only with the help of our trained companions were we able to claim our prize from the grown corn and wheat fields. And to add to the pleasure of the time and training I have spent with Duke I am able to boast even more today! My Father and I took Duke to a local River here in the Pittsburgh area in search for Canada Geese. We were able to knock down 3 adult geese, with our twelve gauge shot guns. But let me mention that two of these full grown birds were cripples. Duke was up to the challenge and my father and I are looking forward to sharing the photos with all of our friends and any one who is pleased in tales of fine dog work.

Dwight, after all of the research I have spent looking for the perfect Upland and Waterfowl and Family Dog, I am glad that my diligence led me to your outstanding Kennels. Thank you from all of my family including Duke and Butter, Donny Zarra

Dwight,

Just a note to let you know how Fritz my puppy from your "F" litter is doing. FRITZ is great with people, but when there are children around he doesn't know adults exist. I have been working with Fritz but not pushing him because he is only eight months old. He retrieve's, swims well and also points and he has been shot around. New York State has a law that you can't have a dog in the field until August 15th because of young birds. It is August 15th the first day you can have a dog in the field, so I was up early this morning and took Fritz to some state land near here. The front of this area is pheasant cover however the back is woods and swamp. We hunted the front with no flushes however Fritz covered the ground like an experienced dog. When we got to the back area we flushed three woodcock but Fritz didn't recognize woodcock as a game bird - which is the case with many young dogs. We moved on through the swamp, but I kind of lost track of Fritz for a minute because I couldn't hear his bell. I found Fritz on point and he would not move, I pulled out my blank pistol and walked in front of Fritz and a young ruffed grouse flushed, fritz took another step and pointed again and another grouse flushed. This scene was repeated seven times until all of the grouse where gone. To say the least I was amazed at the way such a young dog handled all of those young grouse. I would just like to say thanks Dwight for allowing me to be involved with such a great line of bird dogs.
Thanks Again - Clyde Woodward