English Pointers, German Shorthaired Pointers, Setters, and Brittanys trained and tried on the farm. We have an occasional litter of pups and started dogs.

We are expecting a litter of German Shorthaired Pointer pups on December 8th. This is a third-time breeding between Bekka and Rex. This mating has PROVEN to be a nice bird-dog-producing cross. The pups should be colored both white/liver/patched/ticked and liver/roan/patched/ticked. The pups will be AKC registered, tails/dew-claws docked, vaccinated, and wormed regularly. A deposit of $100 IS REQUIRED.

We also have a litter of GSPs now (Nov. 6th). It looks like there might "possibly"be a couple of the white/liver/patched/ticked females available. These pups will be ready to leave by Dec. 5th. These pups are from my female Jazzy and my male Hank.

Depending on the flight weather-weather conditions---shipping can be arranged. I also ship over-the-road...so I will assist any buyer in getting his/her puppy. Buyer pays for the freight/requirements and the crate.

** Check out our STUD DOG Pedigree's--our males are available for STUD SERVICE @$300.

It seems the prices of most EVERYTHING continue to INCREASE. Our puppy prices are STILL the same...male or female $300.

American Brittany, English Pointer, English Setter, German Shorthaired Pointer

Hunting, Training, Stud Services, Boarding, Birds for sale

David Holt
23724 Reunion Rd.
Athens, Alabama 35613

Breeding quality gun dogs for over 35 years.

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An update on Boomer, the English Setter that Coach Holt sold us in July. Boomer is now a little more than 5 months old. On Sunday, he had his first encounter with wild quail in a difficult tornado cut hill-side. Boomer struck the birds first, and froze. He could not see these birds, mind you, he did this on smell. Through no fault of his own (he is a pup after all) the birds, a pair, flushed ahead of him about 15 yards.

Boomer then found a single, which he thoroughly ran up. Nevertheless, I am proud of his first shot at wild birds.

Boomer is trained to HERE, SIT, DOWN, STAY, WOAH, and Hee-YOH. He has been a pleasure to work with so far. He requires a gentle hand and a lot of praise. This dog reacts very well to positive reinforcement methods and does not have the "bad citizen" problems that many bird-dog owners struggle against.

All in all, at 5 months, I am very happy with this pup. He has the potential to be a great partner in the field. Thanks again, Coach Holt.

JD Dixon

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We have recently bought a german short hair from Mr. Holt. I can not say enough nice things about this man or his kennel. He is so patient and very informative. His kennel is very clean and has an awesome set up. We love our dog and if your interested in getting a puppy, this is where you need to go!... Our puppy is almost 9 weeks and we can already tell that he is going to be a great hunting dog!!

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I bought a liver and roan female German Shorthair Pointer from David last weekend and couldn't be happier with her. He and I have been corresponding since this past summer when I told him I was interested in a GSP. In the following days he invited me over to his kennel to see his dogs. The kennels were clean, and the dogs were beautiful. I had him put me on his list for a pup from a litter due in early September. After they were born, he had me over when they were about 4 weeks old. I had plenty of time to make my pick, and after I did he said she'd be ready to go home with me in a couple of weeks. David is an honest man with a genuine interest in matching you to the pup you're looking for. If you are looking for a knowledgeable breeder with integrity that you can take at his word, then David is your man.

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My wife, sister in law, brother in law, and I all drove from Birmingham, AL to Athens, AL to Mr. Dave's house on Saturday, September 26th. It rained on us the entire way there and was still sprinkling when we arrived. Dave was extremely hospitable and courteous to us and allowed us to take the dogs in his shed where it was dry to take a look at them. We went to for sure get one dog and ended up buying two! They are beautiful dogs that we have been enjoying very
much! Thanks Dave for all your patience and help!

Jay

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Mr. Holt & his dogs are a treasure. What started off as a gloomy & rainy day ended up the beginning of some new greatfriendships. Jay, Hols, LH & myself went to Spin Top not sure whether we were ready or not to go forward with puppies. However, after spending a few minutes with Mr. Holt and his furry friends we quickly fell for two of the best pups anyone could ask for. Mogus & Abel are well on their way to becoming best friends & they are well loved. We receive compliments from everyone who meets the boys and the boys are nothing but fun. We look forward to going back to visit Mr. Holt and the rest of his dogs soon. Without a doubt we strongly recommend Spin Top Kennel, not just for getting a great dog but for finding great company too. Thank you Mr. Holt.

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I'd been looking for a Brittany puppy locally and when I couldn't find one I asked David if he could ship one from his recent litter. Between the thunderstorms in Alabama and the 100 degree heat in California and the heming and hawing of the airline to ship because of the weather, David went above and beyond the call of duty to get the puppy to me and my family. I can't thank him enough.

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After months of emailing back and forth with Mr. David, I finally got my Milly in July! She is a German Shorthaired Pointer, and is exactly what I wanted. Mr. David was EXCELLENT at returning emails and sending pictures whenever I asked(even though I'm an AUBURN girl) ;) I can't say enough about Mr. David! He is super sweet, and he loves his dogs and what he does! I'm planning on taking Milly back for a visit this winter. I would recommend Spin Top Kennels to anyone looking for a great hunting dog or just a friend!

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We had a wonderful experience dealing with David Holt and choosing our new GSP puppy. He was patient and knowledgeable in answering all of our questions about the breed and even endured three visits and numerous emails from our family during the process. We picked up our puppy in early August and we could not be happier. He is a beautiful dog and seems to be a pleaser. He is very easy to train thusfar. He is fun and playful when you want him to be but will also "mellow out" and even lay in the hammock with you. Thank you David for all of your patience and for such a wonderful dog. We greatly enjoyed getting to know you this summer.

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My husband and I got our little german shorthaired girl from Mr. Holt and it was an ABSOLUTE pleasure dealing with him! He has some beautiful dogs and really takes care of them! He will return your calls and e-mails quickly and keeps you informed about the litter. I can't count all of the compliments I have gotten on my little girl and it's all thanks to Mr. Holt and Spin Top Kennel! The puppies are all very well taken care of and are active. It's also great that Mr. Holt knows about these dogs and hunts these dogs instead of just breeding them for the money - to me, that means a lot. If you're looking for one of the breeds that Spin Top Kennel has, I recommend you give Mr. Holt a call!

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My family and I will be forever grateful to Mr. Holt for our pecious angel, Macready Belle (English Setter). We contacted him after the passing of our beloved setter, Reese. At that time we were a family with a hole in our heart and a great desire to welcome another English Setter into our family. He met us with warmth and understanding in our time of loss. His close relationship with God was immediately evident in his kind, fair, and honest personality. On August 2nd, we made the trip from our home in Ohio to Spin Top Kennel in Alabama and again experienced the kindness and professionalism of Mr. Holt. Today, Macready Belle has been a part of our family for over three weeks and her love surrounds us daily. She is a wonderful little girl who is content, well-adjusted, healthy and beautiful! We know that our trip to Alabama was one of the best of our lives and will be forever grateful for our Macready. If ever another setter is to come into our lives, it will come from only one place--Spin Top Kennel. We give Mr. Holt our highest reccommendation.

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Per the recommendation of another breeder, my family and I began working with David Holt early in 2009, as our female GSP and much-loved family member of 14 years passed away in January. He was sympathetic to our situation, and helped us tremendously.

After visiting his kennel and meeting David and his dogs, we were wholly impressed and put a deposit down right away, in advance of two pending litters. Although we were originally planning on getting another female, we eventually decided on a hearty male pup from Bekka and Rex with great field instincts and show-dog looks. Despite his busy schedule, David took time to keep us informed on our pup’s progress, as well as taking the time to entertain our family for several visits prior to picking up our new dog.

His pups are in peak physical condition, exceptionally well-bred and well-cared for ; he treats his animals with the attention, diligence, and gentle caring that carefully bred gun dogs require. In addition to the animals, David takes care of his clients in a manner that is truly outstanding – genuinely unusual in today’s society.

As an owner of sporting dogs all my life, I will say that working with David Holt has been one of the best experiences I have ever had. I cannot recommend this gentleman enough, and I now consider him to be a friend.

Jon McMillen
Huntsville, AL

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My boyfriend and I both bought two German Shorthaired pointers from Mr. Holt and we couldn't be happier! We drove down planning to buy just one but when I saw the pups and how adorable they were I had to have one for myself! Mr. Holt was so welcoming and kind to us while we were at the kennel. Since we have had the puppies they have become a big part of our lives and have been showing signs of being good hunting dogs since the day we brought them home.

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I've never met David Holt, but spoke several times on the phone. He is truly a gentleman. I'm not really familiar with the internet, so it was daunting to buy a puppy. I tried to follow all the safety procedures, but David said he's a "shake the hand over the fence kind of guy" and he certainly was. All my communications with David have been enjoyable and rewarding-I have my buddy-Copper as a result. I would love to meet David and his family someday, and I know I would never get a puppy from anyone else.

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Mr. Holt was the most helpful and nicest breeder i talked to. I had been searching and praying that God would help me find the right dog for me. after spending 5 min on the phone with David, i knew he was the one. He was a complete gentleman to my fiance and me. if you want to buy a birddog from a good man that can educate you as well, call Mr. Holt

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Decided over a month ago that I wanted a GSP. After looking for breeders in all states adjacent to Alabama, we decided on Spin Top Kennels. We called and talked with Mr Holt after seeing he had a liter and told him which puppy we were looking at. That weekend we made the two hour drive to Arhens to check him out. Let me say that we were not disappointed in the puppy or the kennel. The puppies were all well taken care of and you could tell that he truly loved his dogs. We made the decision to get the male and the next 2-3 weeks (as we waited for him to get old enough) seemed to last forever. Mr Golt promptly responded to all questions and even sent pictures of him as he grew. We made the drive today to pick him up and the puppy (as well as all the other puppies) were being well taken care of. Mr. Holt is truely a wonderful man who is a joy to deal with. I will definitely purchase more puppies from him in the future and send my friends who are wanting a dog his way.

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I CANT NOT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE WITH MR. DAVID HOLT AT SPINTOP KENNELS. HE TRULY GUIDED ME THROUGH THE WHOLE PROCESS OF PICKING MY GSP PUP, RHETT. DAVID IS A GREAT MAN WHO YOU CAN TRUST. I WOULD RECOMMEND SPINTOP KENNELS TO ANYONE LOOKING FOR A BIRDDOG. HIS KENNELS ARE SPOTLESS AND THE DOGS ARE TREATED LIKE FAMILY. I AM REALLY GLAD I MADE THE CALL TO DAVID BECAUSE I CAN SAY I HAVE MADE A NEW FRIEND.

JMH

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Picked up two English Pointers several weeks ago. They are now 9 weeks old and show a lot of promise.

Mr. Holt was very friendly and seems to keep a kennel full of happy dogs and pups.

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What a wonderful experience! We truly enjoyed meeting David and his wife. After all of the horror stories you hear about "puppy mills" I was a little skeptical. David's kennels are spotless and the dogs well cared for. Our English Setter "Gracie" is an absolute joy!

We now have 4 English Setters and when the time comes to buy another, we will head straight to Spin Top Kennels! If Polly had her way we would have brought home all 5 of the Setter puppies!

Thanks again David - we will keep in touch.

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David is an absolute gentleman and a pleasure to deal with. We absolutely love our gsp pup and could not be happier, she comes from great stock and we look forward to another purchase from Spintop in the future, if you are in the market for a hunting dog you will not find better prices, sires or people to deal with. Give David a call you will be happy you did.

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Picked up Boomer a little over a week ago. He is a great little tri-color setter with good instincts. The dog is already well behaved for a pup of 7 weeks and shows promise.

As a breeder, Coach Holt is great. If you have questions or just want to talk bird-dogs, football, or kids, he will always have time for you. He is a wonderful fellow who really has a deep love for the dogs.

I expect with a little work and a lot of enjoyable time training, Boomer will become the dog that Coach Holt bred him to be. As for now, this little monster is growing like a weed and eating everything in his bowl. He is already a very important part of our Tennessee family.

I want to thank Coach Holt for not only setting me up with a fine setter but offering his friendship as well.

He has many of Boomer's brothers and sisters still available. My friends, there is nothing like a setter on point.

JD Dixon

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For a wedding present I gave my husband a GSP puppy and she turned out to be the best dog either of us had ever owned. 15 years later and many wonderful memories, both hunting and not, Grace passed in the Fall. We decided it was time for another, and although that's a lot to live up to, we got a beautful, smart GSP puppy from David in May. We love Dixie and really appreciated all that David has done for us. He really listened to what we were looking for. He sent pictures, kept in touch, and was SO patient. This was a wonderful experience and most of that was because of David's kindness and consideration. I would recommend (and have already) HIGHLY Spin Top to anyone looking for pup. My family is looking forward to hunting with Dixie in the coming seasons and making memories of all kinds! THANK YOU DAVID!

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I picked up my English Pointer two days ago and I am absolutely thrilled with her. She has made herself at home and became a part of the family. Mr. Holt was a pleasure to meet and deal with. He takes great care of his dogs and has a fantastic kennel. It is truly a top notch operation and I would recommend Mr. Holt and Spin Top Kennels to anyone. I will definitely get my next dog from Mr. Holt.

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I picked up my Brittany (Niles) on April 10th of this year. I was welcomed to Spin Top Kennels and was told to do whatever I needed to do to choose from the male puppies. Mr. Holt offered tidbits about which puppy did what when but he also gave me space and time to make my decision.

Niles has been home for almost a month now and I couldn't be more pleased! He is a little clown and loves to work. He's been pointing wing for quite a while and gets very excited when he sees me grab my bird bag. He is just so great and I am very pleased with him. I would definitely recommend Mr. Holt to anybody looking for a dog with a great working attitude and an eye for fun!

Abigail Hyndman
Certified Master Dog Trainer
www.darkwooddogtraining.com
615-512-6844

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We have had the most pleasant experience ever! I found David on puppyfind and called he returned my call and well from there only got better. To make a long story short he is very helpful and caring about these animals. It is wonderful to know that there are breeders that care about the animal and not just the money. His place is very clean and beautiful, and you can tell they are all very well taken care of . Hats off to ya/ We got Sadie and she is part of our family now and are enjoying her so much. Thank you David

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We have had our little girl now for about two weeks and she is the greatest! When I first started looking around for a good breeder it was HARD. I dealt with three or four people before I found david, and the people before him just gave me the run around. I was frustrated and ready to give up, I gave it one more try and I'm so glade now I did. I found David and I was so relieved, you will never meet a nicer man. Unfortunately I wasn't able to meet him in person due to the fact that we live in NY. That really didn't matter he sent multiple emails and pictures that it felt like I was there from the day of birth. He was just a sweet and honest man, and any question I had was never dumb to him. He always got back to me in a very timely manor. Our little girl has such a personality and is already pointing at 10 weeks. We couldn't be anymore happy then we are right now and we owe it all to David and his great dogs. We will definitely use him again in the future.

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We purchased our GSP Hank from David in March of 2009. We contacted him over the holidays last year expressing our intrest in a puupy. Through hundreds of email and questions answered David quickly became family to us. Very honest and open, we never had any problems. Picking up Hank was a great experience as well as we were able to meet David and tour the kennels. The kennels are in tip-top shape, you couldn't ask for anything more!! We plan to purchase future dogs from him, and would send any one his direction that is looking for a top notch dog. Thanks again for everything David!!!

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What a pleasure it was to finally meet Mr. Holt when we picked up our little (GSP)girl! We had emailed each other since January and Mr. Holt had sent us pictures of our puppy as she grew. By the time we got to Alabama, I felt as though we were old friends and that is just how we were greeted. Mr. Holt is a genuine, caring man. His kennel extremely clean and orderly. His dogs were beautiful, healthy, well-behaved and loving. I cannot speak more highly of Mr. Holt and his dogs. He had all the information I needed for our new puppy ready and explained all of the care she had received.

I still enjoy corresponding with Mr. Holt and I know where my next puppy will come from; there is no need to search anywhere else! We have a beautiful, smart, healthy pup with an awesome nose.

Thank you Mr. Holt! You are truly a true Southern gentleman.

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We picked up Moses GSP from David on March 21st. We had been corresponding by email since around Thanksgiving about this litter of puppies and when they came it was just like family. He sends pictures and information and will answer any question that you may have. He says there are no "stupid" questions. When we arrived at his home he took us on a tour of his kennel and we were introduced to all of his dogs. His kennels are immaculate, the dogs are well cared for and in excellent condition and they obviously love him dearly. Our pup is strong, healthy, friendly and full of personality. We took him to our vet when we got him home and he was pronounced very healthy. We are having so much fun with him that we have ordered a second pup from David to come later this year.

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I just picked up my new baby girl from David two days ago.. I am more than pleased with the whole experience. David Holt is a good man, honest and true to his word. There are so few times that you encounter people like him anymore. I plan on buying one more pup, and there is nothing in the world that would make me go anywhere besides Spin Top Kennel. I have received email after email with pictures and kind words to match. This is my son's first dog and David has helped this to be a wonderful experience. I did alot of research on these dogs (GSP) and had the displeasure of speaking with alot of breeders in the process. David makes you feel like family, you won't find better people or dogs anywhere else!

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David, I wanted to send you a note to let you know how please we are with the pup we bought in December of 2008. Our Brittany puppy( named Buddy) has been a wonderful pet. He quickly won the hearts of all members of my family. He has basically become a house dog, although he does spend part of each day in the back yard. Buddy was a very easy dog to train. As a hunting dog he has endless amount of energy, and I have yet to see him get to tired to hunt. We started working Buddy over pen raised quail last spring and fall. Even as a six month old puppy, he was finding and retrieving downed birds better than the older veteran dogs. He quickly mastered pointing and holding on quail, and moved on to grouse this winter. Obviously, grouse is a much trickier bird, however, during the last week of the season he pointed and held over two different grouse. I am sure next year, as he enters his terrible twos, we will have to relearn alot of what we learned this grouse season, however, my grouse hunting buddies are very impressed with his progress to date(they want to buy him). In any event, Buddy has been a great pleasure to me and my family.
Sincerely,
Doug Shults and family

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I drove from NC to Alabama to spin top kennels
and got by far the best english setter I have
seen. When I take her to the hunting club to hunt
I get nothing but complaints about her. Her name
is Queen, it took me 35 years to replace what I
thought was the best dog. But Queen exceeded my
expectations. Around my area she is know as
Queen the machine. She is every thing I was told
she would be and more. Thank you David you sold
a fantastic dog.
Gary Thurman

IOACC

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I purchased Jay, my GSP, from David in June. On his sixth month birthday he found and pointed twelve of fourteen flight conditioned pen raised birds. He is not only my gundog, but has excelled as the family pet, watchdog, and my true companion. Jay is more than I ever could have imagined, or expected. I have owned and trained many bird dogs through my fifty-three years, but Jay has without a doubt been the best.

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My husband & I live in Florida & couldn't find a GSP breeder so I looked on the internet & found David Holt at Spin Top Kennel. He was great at sending emails & pictures for us to see the pups.
We were getting 1 female GSP pup, but when we got to David's kennel he had 2 beautiful female GSP pups-1 white & liver, the other liver roan- we bought them both! The kennels were clean and the dogs were taken very good care of and even had room to run. David & his family are very nice people. David is honest and down to earth a pleasure to talk to. We will be buying another pup from him in the future.

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I recently bought a Brittany from Mr. Holt and it was a great experience! When I went to pick up Jenny (my liver and white Brittany), I was amazed at how clean and orderly the kennels were. Mr. Holt was very gracious and forthcoming and made me feel more like a friend than a costomer. I will definately be buying from him when I get another dog. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Holt to anyone searching for a dog. If you're looking for a hunting companion or just a family pet, he's the one to talk to! (Thanks again! Luke 6:20 - 23)

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Paul and I live a couple hours away from Mr. Holt. He was more then willing to take pictures of all the puppies and let us select thru e-mail. When arriving at Spin Top Kennel's, Mr. Holt was extremely friendly and willing to help us out with any questions we had. The kennels were extremely clean and tidy. Mr. Holt was more friendly then we could have expected.

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I resently bought my husband a GSP for our anniversary from Mr. Holt. I can't say enough great things about Mr. Holt and his great kennel. Our GSP is a handsome liver and roan male with textbook standards. Mr. Holt has a nice set up for his dog kennels and you can tell each dog is loved on by the Holt family. This was my husband's first bird dog and Mr. Holt was more than willing to help with the ends and outs of training our puppy. We are so glad to finally get our little Mossberg! I would highly recommend Spin Top Kennel to anyone looking for a good hunting dog. Thanks again Mr. Holt!

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We recently purchased a GSP, Cale, from David and I have to say it was an incredible experience. David was wonderful in keeping in touch with us and sending us pictures of Cale's progress. I believe that David is one of the most genuine people anyone will ever meet and his dogs are A++! We have truly found a life long friend in David! Fabulous experience all around!

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During May 2008, I selected a Brittany Spaniel from David Holt and the puppy was for my son and his lady. They are a military couple and time is at a premium. They picked up little "Harley" and the prideful emotions exhibited were a site to behold. David Holt of Spin Top Kennels has a clean and very organized kennel. His dogs are top notch and it is evident in every dog in his kennel. David treats every propective customer as a friend and upon leaving, whether you chose one of his dogs or not, you leave with a profound feeling that this man is an exceptional human being and truly a friend for life. Thank You
George Montgomery, Athens, Alabama

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I just adopted a liver/white female brittany spaniel whom we named "Holly" from Mr. Holt yesterday and I was SO PLEASED with the whole experience. I emailed about 5 breeders that were in AL on gundogbreeders.com and by far got the warmest and speediest response from David Holt. We emailed back and forth throughout my puppy's mommy's pregnancy, and he sent me all sorts of pictures of her once she was born! We drove 5 and 1/2 hours out to Spin Top Kennel and every mile was WELL WORTH IT. All of David's dogs are gorgeous and in great health...even coming from the judgemental eye of a vet tech! Holly was as healthy and clean and sweet as she could be, and both her dam and sire were gorgeous dogs. Ever since we got her home she has been nothing but wonderful.

I cannot possibly say enough good things about Spin Top Kennel and Mr. Holt...if you are wanting a brittany spaniel...HE IS THE MAN TO SEE!!!
-Trish Paloumpis

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David, We just wanted to let you know how thrilled we are with the English Setter pup we purchased from you. We named him Ruger. He is doing great with his training! He is pointing, retrieving and is very smart. He has blended in well with our family and existing dogs and cat. We so enjoyed meeting with you when we came to pick Ruger up. It was like a visit with an old friend. We appreciate your knowledge, expertise and your honesty and we would not hesitate to send anyone your way.

Sincerely,

Greg and Robyn Padgett

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David , we named the setter pup Clyde and I can't tell you how pleased I am with him. He is everything you said he should be and more. He is all ready pointing birds and started retrieving. I can't wait until hunting season gets here to show him off. I wanted to thank you again for taking so much time with me making this decision. David thank you for your honesty and the kindness you extended to us, your friend
Dale Morgan

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I purchased an English Setter from Mr. Holt and couldn't be happier. He understood what kind of dog I was looking for and made my decision much easier. If you are looking for some good dogs and a great man that you can trust Spin Top Kennel would be a great choice. Thanks Danny

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I wanted to take a minute and profoundly express the professionalism, dedication & pride Spin Top Kennel?s David Holt not only takes towards his dogs, but also the clientele. We personally took a drive from Florida to Spin Top Kennel in Athens, Alabama to welcome ?Duncan? (English setter) to our lives and home. Once we arrived, the first thing we noticed is how well maintained and clean the kennel appeared?David kept in touch prior, during and post delivery. He took the time to listen to our prior experiences and family stories we shared with our last English setter. After getting acquainted, David disclosed all medical record and history about the pup. My uncle and I, devoted an entire 24 hours on the road, but after the sacrifice?an overwhelming collection of emotions was reached, however; I had the uppermost of them all?the sensation of making a dream reality. Rafael.

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David was an absolute pleasure to work with! Our great experience at Spin Top Kennel resulted in the newest addition to our family, Oliver Twist, an orange and white male Brittany. Oliver is a smart and spunky puppy with a wonderful personality and demeanor. The Crow family couldn't be happier!

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We just purchased "Princess LuLu" (Brittany Spaniel) for Christmas from Mr. David having never seen her and she is GREAT!!! Mr. David was great to work with. He took pictures of every orange and white female (L & R) and emailed us to choose our pup. He even sent me updated pictures of her throughout the holidays! (You can see her on his website-Cute huh?)My 2 girls were so excited that Santa left them a little puppy for Christmas-she is just perfect!!!

Kara

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My husband and I bought a German Short haired Pointer pup for our daughter for Christmas! She is great! David was WONDERFUL to work with. He let us come pick Sydni up at 11:00pm after our daughter went to sleep! This was the best experience I've ever had with a dog breeder! Thanks again, David!!

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I just recently purchased a Brittany pup from Mr. Holt (David, I know... that was your dad!) and may I say what an enjoyable experience it was.

Mr. Holt's love for and knowledge of his animals was evident throughout his operation. Extremely professional and courteous.

I would highly recommend this breeder for any activity.

Hopefully, we'll get to shoot a few birds with him during the holidays. It was a definite pleasure to meet Mr. Holt.

Merry Christmas to all!

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My family and I had a wonderful experience with Mr. David Holt and his kennels. He is a very nice man who is very knowledgable about the dogs he breeds. We began visiting his kennel in April 2007 and chose a gorgeous female German Shorthair Pointer. We were able to visit her weekly and see her progress as well as to observe Mr. Holt with the other dogs that he breeds. We were very impressed with his professionalism and his gentle Southern manners. Our dog is a family pet but we are training her. The dog learns quickly and adapts to finding birds easily. We will definitely buy from him again.

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I would highly encourage anyone looking to acquire a setter/pointer to go to Spin Top Kennels. Mr. David Holt obviously takes a great deal of pride in his dogs. I picked an English Setter from the June 07, litter and named him Ben. Even as a puppy, Ben is attentive and eager to please. It was an absolute pleasure dealing with Mr. Holt, as he ensured that I had the exact type and character dog I was looking for. I feel as if I now have the best dog possible in Ben and a friend for life in David.

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My experience at Spin Top Kennel was wonderful. I have a female German Shorthaired Pointer from June's (one of his female GSP dogs) April 2007 litter. I do not use her to hunt, she is just a family dog, but she is a very high energy dog who is always pointing and shows a great interest in birds. She is such a wonderful, happy, healthy dog! Mr. David Holt was so helpful throughout the whole process. He has become much more than just my dog's breeder, he has become a family friend. I highly recommend Spin Top Kennel if you are interested in getting a bird dog!

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When a buyer and a dog breeder both end up happy and satisfied, as well as considering each other future friends, then something special has happened. I had the pleasure of first meeting David Holt while searching for a replacement for my old brittany, and then had the pleasure of finding a setter pup that caught my eye at Spintop Kennel. After running several of Davids setters and older dogs, he kind of grinned at me and asked if I saw anything that interested me, knowing that the little setter out of Tekoah Mountain Sunrise had caught my attention and we both knew she was something a little special. Needless to say, I took her home and she is making some fine bird dog.

Better yet, David and I have kept in touch and getting to know him has been a true pleasure. Honest to a fault, enjoys what he is doing and realy knows bird dogs and I wouldn't consider searching further than David when I am ready for a new pup. Except I will do one thing differently, and that is take my son with me. I want him to meet David. Hunting is a passion and a way of life, but good folks are what makes this world turn. And David is at the top. I guarantee it. Would welcome any calls or emails regarding Spintop Kennel.

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I have a GSP,Schmidt,I bought from David and a friend of his Larry Mize(Old Hickory Shooting Preserve & Kennels). This was my first bird dog and I was looking for someone to train him. I started taking him to the field with some hunting buddies and we were blown away. He pointed the first bird he ever encountered at 4 months old and by 6 Months he was Hunting with the BIG dogs. He didn't need a trainer he just needed someone to drive him to the field. I definetly want another puppy from this line. Thanks David and Larry.
Mike Noland

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I have a puppy from the 6-2-07 litter, that I actually named Holt after Mr Holt. I couldnt be happier with a puppy or the breeder. Mr Holt is more than a pleasure to work with and knows alot about the breed. Anyone considering getting a new setter should make the trip to Athens and see thses dogs.

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