IDAHO HUNTING DOGS - Idaho German Shorthaired Pointer Breeders

At Idaho Hunting Dogs, our goal is to breed very conformationally correct GSP's that are also very birdy, and with loving personalities. Pups have TONS of natural instinct. All puppies are vet checked, current on shots by a licensed veterinarian, tails, dewclaws & worming done and pre-registered with AKC. Written Guarantee. Shipping available weather permitting. All of our dogs have had their hips certified by OFA and eyes certified by CERF. We take great pride in producing healthy happy puppies.

All of our puppies are born in the house and raised in the house to get them used to a home's general sights, sounds and chaos plus of course, lots of hugs and kisses. They are handled from the time they are born until they go to their new owners at 8 weeks. They are exposed to lots of different sounds, textures, and environments. These are definitely family dogs for the home that "turn on" in the field for an incredible hunting partner; however, we encourage some form of puppy social /obedience class for new puppies and their families. We don't raise "kennel" dogs. We have 7 GSP's and they all live in the house with us. They are like our children. Some people have lots of kids, we have 4-legged kids to bring enjoyment to our lives :)

All of our dogs are great in the field as well as outstanding family members.

1. Fritz's father is a 2 time NFC as well as a Dual Chamption. His first 3 generations include: 2xNFC, DC Liebmeister Roll Tide, FC Northman's Dixieland Cody, CH Liebmeister Kiss My Fanny , Rusty Patch Of Staver SH with other proven hunting and show lines

2. Dutchess, lines include FC AFC. Beier's Evolution, DC Hillhavens Hustler & DC Essers' Duke VD Wildburg plus many more.

3. Madison is out of Northwood Mountain Kennel. her parents are DC/AFC Eagle Ridge Royal Magnitude MH and CH. NMK's Timeless Trilogy, MH. You won't find any better lines anywhere.

4. Abby's lines include: Snip's Ticked Off SH, DC Hillhaven's Hustler, DC AFC Cebourns Erick Of Hustleberg JH, DC Apocalypse V Greif plus many more.

Don't miss out on one of these Dual Quality pups. Please visit our website for more information: www.IdahoHuntingDogs.com or call evenings 208-681-6127. Email: cheryl@idahohuntingdogs.com.

Thanks for your interest in our pups!!

Mark and Cheryl Matthiesen

German Shorthaired Pointer

Training, Stud Services

Mark or Cheryl Matthiesen
Shelley, Idaho 83274

Breeding quality gun dogs for over 20 years.

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My dog Moses is the best dog. He is so smart. We drove all the way across Idaho to get him and it was well worth the drive. He is a great hunter and a great dog all around. He and my Golden play all day long.

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I purchased a GSP pup from Idaho Hunting Dogs in spring of 2008. I am extremely pleased with the dog and would highly reccomend this breeder. I woul not hesitate to purchase another pup from them.
Tim K.
Montana

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Our experence with Idaho hunting dogs couldn't have been any better. Our dog is a German Shorthair Pointer. Her name is Heidi and was born in 2004. My husband does allot of chucker hunting and he says that Heidi is the best hunter that he has ever had. She did have some help from our older shorthairs. But when she is hunting she stays focus and it's all about hunting. She is a great companion to Cel and I we love her very much. Thank you, Cheryl and Mark for such a outstanding dog. Debbie and Cel Lorenzi

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Mark and Cheryl at Idaho Hunting Dogs have an awesome thing going. First of all, they are just great people. Second of all, Their dogs are absolutely well taken care of and given all the love and attention that they deserve. Each of their dogs is a fine example of what a German Shorthair Pointer should be. The "Kennel" facilities are clean and orderly. The dogs are happy, healthy, and hard working. I would recommend them to absolutely anyone who is looking for a great pet, hunting companion and four-legged addition to their family.

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We bought wilma from mark and Cheryl 5 years ago and never have regreted it a day. We may have not acturally hunted her in a hunt ( dont be fooled she hunts very well on her own every day ) but she is the best family dog we have had. She is very affectionite and well behaved. We will be making a trip here soon to get another puppy as soon as we have the time for one. Just want to thank mark and cheryl again for a wonderful dog and so many adventures. Melinda and the Rearden family.

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I had a very good experience making my selection and purchase of Max from Mark and Cheryl. They were very helpful, informative and willing to let me come check out their pups before even making my selection. Cheryl kept me up to date with current pics as the pups grew and provided me with plenty of good information and resources for his ongoing health when I picked up my pup.

I'd highly recommend Idaho Hunting Dogs.

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We got "Maddie" our now 1 1/2 year old GSP from Idaho Hunting Dogs. Let me tell you, she is the best, smartest, well rounded dog I've ever met. And I'm not just saying that because she's mine. Mark and Cheryl had done an excellent job raising our pup for the first seven weeks. When we picked her up at their house/kennel we were so excited because the pups were socialized, going outside to go to the bathroom, and would come when you clapped! Bringing her home was easy. She has only ever had one accident inside, and it was our fault. She crate trained easily. She LOVES the water, kids, and other dogs. Everywhere we go people ask where she came from because she is by far the best looking dog around! Boy oh boy is she smart. She learned to sit, lay down, roll over, play dead, speak, jump, heal, fetch and many more all by the time she was 6 months old! We don't hunt with her but when we go on hikes she does it on her own! She runs out ahead, finds birds and points at them forever! We have to call her off them because she would stay there all day. She's the best! We could not be happier with our decision to get a GSP from Idaho Hunting Dogs!

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We bought a female German Shorthair from Mark and Cheryl in April of 2007 and we have been so pleased with the dog that we have. Maggie is such a joy and has a wonderful personality. She is a great family dog as well as an excelent hunter. We are so happy with the service that we received from Mark and Cheryl that when we are ready for another Shorthair, they will be the only breeders that we will purchase from.
Thank you for all the happy memories
Dustin, Melissa, and Maggie

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We got our GSP pup from Idaho Hunting Dogs. Mark and Cheryl are amazing! We wanted an active dog to pair nicly with our older Gorden Setter and we don't dought for a second we made the right choice. We aren't hunters but love the energy and enthusiasm of bird dog breeds. When we picked "Maddie" up from Idaho Hunting Dogs she was socialized, healthy, and I swear almost potty trained. She is now 2 1/2 and everywhere we go people ask where she came from because she is by far the best looking dog around. She's great with kids, the perfect comanion on hikes, quiet in the house, and LOVES the water. She lives to please us. We couldn't have chosen a better dog. Mark and Cheryl have done an excellent job breeding quality all-around traits. Maddie is an outdoor enthusiest and a great couch potato. WE LOVE HER!!!

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I purchase a great German Shorthair from Mark & Cheryl Matthiesen ( IdahoHuntingDogs )about 4 years ago. Dakota has been a great bird dog, I hunt him about 30 days a year. I have had severly bird dog and by far Dakota is the best.He was very easy to train and my grand-kids love him,he is great with them. When I buy my next bird dog it will at IdahohuntingDog.Dakota is a great bird dog and Mark & Cheryl are great dog breeders.

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My dog from IHD is a quivering bundle of personality,looks spectacular,loves to hunt and has a great nose. Mark and Cheryl have expressed continued interest in the dog and have been available to offer advice about raising and training my dog as I have needed it.

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Without any hesitation we would recommend Idaho Hunting Dogs! Mark and Cheryl have an obvious passion for GSP’s which is evident when you meet them, see them interact with the dogs and see great area they have for the dogs to run! They were a tremendous support to us when we had any questions and needed help… they went above and beyond for us and we are so appreciative of that!! We thought living in Alberta and purchasing a pup from Idaho would be a difficult process but Mark and Cheryl made it seamless by sending updates, videos and pictures on a regular basis. Anyone looking for a GSP pup or training should consider Idaho Hunting Dogs. Thanks for everything Mark and Cheryl!

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Purchased a GSP named Chesapeake at 5 months of age. The dog has great confirmation and personality. Training has been very easy.
Mark & Cheryl are experienced, knowledgable breeders who care for all there dogs. They are willing to spend time helping and advising even after they have sold the dog. They are very interested in all of their dogs and inquire about progress in the new owner's home. They invite owners to send photos of the dogs which are posted on their web site. If one of their dogs needs to be rescued or the new owner/s are not able to take care of the dog they will bring the dog back until a new home is found. I would highly recommend their them and there dogs.

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Extremely nice people to do business with. The GSP pup is 6 mo. old and is already bringing full grown cock birds to me. Great nose and she locks up solid with just a little cohersion (still a pup). I can't say enough about there breeding capabilities for great hunting dogs.

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We would without hesitation recommend Idaho Hunting Dogs for anyone looking for incredibly smart and athletic dogs who are equally comfortable out in the field, in agility, or curled up on the couch in your home. While we don't hunt, our Idaho Hunting Dog - Tyr - has the most beautiful and steady point I've ever seen naturally on a dog. She is frighteningly smart, very quick to learn, and has always received clean bills of health from our vet. She is also a true joy in our home, playful and loving with people she knows and yet wary of strangers and always lets out a warning bark if someone approaches the house which is very much appreciated as we live in a city. All in all - Mark and Cheryl breed amazing GSP's and while we hope the day never comes when we do need another dog, if/when it does we would gladly contact them again.

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Mark and Cheryl at Idaho Hunting Dogs are fantastic! Not only do they produce quality dogs, dealing with them during the process of getting your pup was an absolute joy. Our dog is a sporting dog all the way and people consistently give us compliments on him and ask who the breeders are. Bottom line, Idaho Hunting Dogs' breeding program and the way they socialize the pups from the get-go makes for the perfect combination of hunting dog and family pet. I'm proud to say we recommend them to people all the time.

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Mark and Cheryl take a lot of pride in what they are doing with their German Shorthair Pointers and it shows with each litter born. From before the pups are born and for me at this point with a four month old, the communication is almost constant. With the pictures and updates you get to watch your pup grow the first seven weeks even though you are miles away. You can tell they spend time with each pup as they are already on their way to being cage trained and they know their name. Mark and Cheryl are also eager and infact encourage you to contact them with any questions concerning your pup even after the purchase has been made and you have your pup at home. My German Shorthair Pointer ( Sophie ) is four months old today and I have never before seen such an intelligent pup. Within a week, Sophie was sleeping all night long in her cage and only the first night was there any whimpering. In no time at all she was going to the door to be let out. At four months old we have not been doing any formal training yet but she is with us all the time and getting introduced to lots of birds. It's amazing to watch as she learns from one bunch of birds to the next. I don't know what the rest of the pups are like but for me at the end of a long day it's fun to go home and have your own personal commedian. She is a hoot!
Looking forward to many great hunts and years of companionship.

Thank you Mark and Cheryl

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Mark and Cheryl are great people and you can tell from meeting them that they love their dogs! We bought a pointer puppy from them in July 2008 and we were able to visit their home several times after the puppies we born so we could play with them. The entire experience was a great one and we plan to get another puppy from them in the future.

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I have had dozens of bird dogs since I was a boy. I'm now sixty one and have the best dog I've ever had, which I acquired from Mark and Cheryl. She's now three, a German Short Hair named Lucy, and we were thrilled with her from day one. Good size. Very healthy. Extremely well-adjusted and great disposition. Wonderful family dog. Careful and gentle, yet playful, with eight grandchildren including one year old. Terrific with our other dogs (Jack Russels, Beagle) and very easily trained. Good in the woods and around our horses. Very obedient and a perfect physical specimen. Vet always compliments her at checkup and shot time. Bred exceptionally well and obviously with great love and caring. Dealing with Mark and Cheryl was not just a pleasure, it was actually fun. Shipment of Lucy as pup from Idaho to Florda was precise, professional, and worry-free. Recommend very highly.
T. Tedeschi - Boston, MA and Wellington, Fl

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We have the smartest ever! He is such a great dog. We drove all the way across Idaho to get him and it was WELL WORTH IT!

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I got more than just an absolutely perfect and brilliant German Shorthaired Pointer I named Mister Benson from Cheryl and Mike at Idaho Gun Dogs. I got 3 life long friend in Mister Benson, Cheryl and Mike. I think the first thing you will come to understand with Cheryl and Mike of Idaho Gun Dogs is that everything is done with love. They love there dogs, they love there puppies, they surround them with love, and it creates the most beautiful and brilliant GSP's imaginable. Its been 6 years since I took responsibility of Mister Benson and I couldn't be more grateful about the entire experience. Thank You Cheryl and Mike for everything!!

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Mark and Cheryl were and have been absolutely amazing! A friend of mine recommended them and I am so happy she did. We have had Me'sha for just over two years now and she has been nothing but a blessing! Mark and Cheryl continue to keep in touch and want to see pictures! They truly care about the animals they are breeding!!

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I really appreciate Mark and Cheryl @Idaho hunting dogs.And all the extras they do for me and my dog.
I sent my dog that i purchased from Mark and Cheryl to a professional trainer.After two months this so called trainer told me,quote "He is untrainable and he was going to hurt someone you should put him down."Mark came and got me and Tazz (my dog).And proceeded to help me with my problem.In the first day my dog was showing points ,retrieving and all the basics.Now after two years i have a great dog and great friends all off one bad experience.And I'll always remember Mark telling me "Just let him be a dog its in their instincts to hunt."Have hunted with 8 or 9 of the dogs they produce and wow they all hunt well.And have great dispositions.Now I am patiently waiting for my second pup.
I highly recommend Mark and Cheryl's dogs for anybody that wants a great dog and a couple of great friends.

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We got two of our gsp's from Cheryl and Mark. The first one, a pup from Molly and Phoenix came to us via flight from Boise to Houston. Cheryl and Mark never lost contact with us and when our boy Bandit died two year's later in a tragic accident they were so supportive and kind. They contacted us two months later to let us know about a half brother to Bandit who was not being well cared for and needed a new home. We took this dog who was 1.5 years old at the time and again Cheryl and Mark were so concerned about him and how he adapted to our home. They are still in touch with us and check in to ask about Junior every so often. I have to say that Cheryl and Mark are wonderful breeders who take such an interest in their dogs. Also, I should mention, when we got our puppy from them originally, he was virtually house trained when he arrived! The dog's temperaments are wonderful, they are kind, intelligent loving dogs.

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The owners of Idaho hunting dogs go out of their way to make sure that their dogs are going to safe and loving homes. I recently purchased a dog from Cheryl and had to have him flown to Milwaukee. You could tell a real professional planned the flight well. I couldn't have been happier. Lucy is well on her way to becoming a top notch bird dog.
Thanks again Cheryl.
RIck DeHart Beloit Wisconsin

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Extremely nice people to deal with. The GSP pup is six months and has an unbelievable nose. On top of that she's already bringing full grown cock birds to me. I can't say enough about the people or the hunting quality pups that they are producing.

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I am still so happy with our 6 year old female GSP. Mochi is extremely intelligent and athletic and at the same time gentle and affectionate with children. A true testimony to how and Mark & Cheryl Matthiesen from Idaho Hunting Dogs nurtured her as a pup. Mochi was much easier to train and stays closer to me during hunts than my other GSP from another breeder. Our Mochi is white with a brown heart on her right side and solid muscle. In the field she is alert and freezes her point until I flush the bird. Mochi is an amazing creature to watch thanks to Cheryl and Mark.

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Last October I called up Mark and Cheryl because they had a 4 month old GSP. I ended up not getting that pup, but they were so helpful. They really wanted to make sure that I got the right GSP for me. (They even gave me contact info of other breeders!) That's what sealed the deal for me. I wanted to work with Mark and Cheryl when I got my GSP, and in May 2009, my pup was born. They made me feel like I was part of the process the whole way, sending pictures weekly, and some videos too. I -highly- recommend Idaho Hunting Dogs. They are breeding family/hunting dogs. Just like their webpage says, you're not just getting a dedicated hunting dog, you're getting a new family member.

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I have had my GSP for a week, she is 8 weeks old and very smart. She already goes to the door when she needs to go out. Mark & Cheryl with Idaho Hunting Dogs are great people and love their dogs. They emailed pictures & live video constantly to show the growth & development of the litter. I had a great expericence with them and would definitely go back to purchase another one.

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We purchased a GSP from Idaho Hunting Dogs and I definately would again. Our puppy has a great personality, Mark & Cheryl definately spend quality time with all of the puppies. They also make sure you are involved as the puppies grow. The pictures they take are fabulous.

Sincerely,
Raquel Wheeler

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German Shorthair; female; 5 years old; beautiful, healthy, great disposition; overall experience with the breeder was excellent; would purchase another pup without any reservations; highly recommend this breeder.

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I bought a GSP from Cheryl and Mark. If you have been to their home it is plain to see that they love their animals and care about where they are placed. Uli (ooo-lee) has been a great hunting companion and I am glad that I was able find a reputable couple to buy him from. He turned 5 this year and has been great to have around. He loves to hunt and would go all day, every day if I would let him. I don't think you can go wrong in buying from Cheryl and Mark.

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Top Notch Seller AAA +++
Jaxon my pup has been rated by two vets. 10 out of 10.
Best regards, Steve.

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I purchase a great German Shorthair from Mark & Cheryl Matthiesen, Idaho Hunting Dogs about four years ago. It was the best experience I had in buying a hunting dog.Cheryl kept me up to date from time the pup was born, when he got his shots everything, I need to know. she also sent me pictures of him almost weekly. Dakota is my fifth hunting dog and he is a great one. He in the field about 40 day a year and never has any health problems. He just a great bird dog from a great dog breeder.

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I have two of Cheryl's puppies, Mitzi a GSP bitch that I acquired at age 8 weeks and Buddy a GSP dog also at 8 weeks...there is about two year differential in ages..they are absolutely wonderful , loving, easy to work with, get along with others,,I couldnt ask for better dogs..Mitzi is about seven years old and Buddy is about five...no health problems..by the way, they really do like to hunt...Dick Williams

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We would without hesitation recommend Idaho Hunting Dogs for anyone looking for incredibly smart and athletic dogs who are equally comfortable in the field, in agility, or curled up on the couch in your home. While we don't hunt, our Idaho Hunting Dog - Tyr - has the most beautiful and steady point I've ever seen naturally on a dog. She is frighteningly smart, very quick to learn, and has always received clean bills of health from our vet. She is also a true joy in our home, playful and loving with people she knows and yet wary of strangers and always lets out a warning bark if someone approaches the house which is very much appreciated as we live in a city. All in all - Mark and Cheryl breed amazing GSP's and while we hope the day never comes when we do need another dog, if/when it does we would gladly contact them again.

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We have the honor of raising 2 GSP's from Mark and Cheryl. Both pups are from Fritz and Dutchess. They have incredible drive and are very eager to please. When you take one of their pups out you are guaranteed to have the attractive dogs in the field!

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We purchased "Maxx" a little over 2 years ago from Mark and Cheryl of Idaho Hunting dogs. Maxx is probably the best investment that I have ever made. Over my many years,I have had some top notch hunting dogs to compare Maxx to, and I expect to see even greater things from him. It had been my experience that a hunting dog doesn't really come around until they reach the magic age of 2 years old. Maxx has been the exception to this rule. Maxx was pointing and retrieving birds at 5 months old, and he just keeps getting better.
Mark and Cheryl run a first rate kennel. What impressed me the most about them was that their dogs are part of their family (as are my dogs). Their dogs share their house with them (again, as do ours). This isn't just a business for Mark and Cheryl, it'a a passion that they truly love. When Mark and Cheryl visited Las Vegas, they came by our house to visit. I'm not sure if they came by to visit my wife and I or to visit Maxx. But it is so obvious that they truly love their dogs. Should I live long enough that I should ever have the need for another hunting dog, I will definitely get in touch with Mark and Cheryl and tell them that I want to keep with Maxx's blood line. Thanks to Mark and Cheryl for sharing Maxx with me.
Ken Johnson

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I got my GSP from Cheryl & family 8 years ago at 11 weeks,and Gracie has been the best hunter and companion I could have asked for...Her second to none instincts made her a joy to train. Gracie's socialization as a pup paid big dividends as she is a very fair tempered, smart, and loveable dog. I would definitely recommend Idaho Hunting Dogs to anyone in the market for a first-rate hunting dog and/or a first-rate companion!

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I have received a pup from IHD this past July. I have been nothing but impressed with the quality of the dogs, pups, the and facilities. The care and dedication to the breed as well as the breeding process that IHD exhibit exceeds all expectations I ever had as I entered the world of dog ownership and sorting thru potential breeders. I got pete home at 8 weeks, he was house trained for the most part, would come when called, and was set on a feeding/toilet schedule that just easily transferred over to my home. IHD understand the needs of this breed and provide you with all the necessary information and details to make the transition from their home to your home. When the time comes to bring another member into my pack, there is only one place I know I will go to for the highest quality of dog, and relationship with people who share the same passion for this breed of wonderful dogs.
Dr Aaron O Buffardi DPT

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Hi Cheryl,

Just thought I would let you know how the little boy did this weekend. I could not be any happier with his performance in the field. He did a wonderfull job of staying
at a reasonable distance, has a great nose andhad some very fine points. We hunted quail and between the two of us hunting we shot 30 birds in two days, most of which
were over Matty's points. He did a great job pointing entire coveys and single birds as well as the pheasant we ran into.

He also hunted with another dog and they worked very well together. I was surprised to see him actually back Charlie a couple of times and he didn't flush any of the
birds Charlie pointed. We still have a bit of work to do on his retrieves but he showed some good signs of retrieval after he followed Charlie on a retrieve. Sunday he
actually got in the brush and retrieved a bird we could have never gotten without him. Matty never broke and chased birds after his points and did a great job of
re-pointing a couple of singles after the covey flushed.

All in all I think we have a real stud on our hands here. It was a really special and neat experience to hunt with him and have him do so well on his seven-month birthday.
I have plenty of pictures of him and the birds and I will send copies as soon as I have them developed.

Cheryl, thank you so much for this great pup. He is all I could have expected in a young dog and he will be a wonderful hunting companion for a lot of years to come!

I hope all is well and I hope to hear from you soon.

K. Knowles
Coeur d'Alene, ID

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Cheryl,

Thought I would drop you a line about Cheyenne. We just got back from South Dakota Oct. 31, 2005 and wow did she do good but I'll start from the beginning. From day
1 she has been the best dog money can buy. House breaking and crate training were a breeze. She is VERY smart and catches on to everything easily. In the past few
months I've been taking her to a dog trainer off and on and have been working with her on the things she learned in between. Here's a quote from my dog trainer." I'm
not sure where you got this puppy from but HOLY COW do they know how to breed a dog". He is a full time trainer and always has 8-10 client dogs and says there's not
a dog that comes through his kennel like this and would put her up against 90% of all the dogs and she would show them up. When people around here talk about a steady
dog they consider a 3 minute point rock solid. About a month ago we put a bird out for her and she pointed over 30 minutes without as much as even a creep. And when
we flushed the bird and harvested it she retrieved like you wouldn't believe. All of this at 9 MONTHS OLD!!. We have even as much as taken our training birds and
dropped them at her feet and flew them between her nose and the pointed bird and she won't break!!!! She also is very strong at backing/honoring another dogs point. All
this came natural with no training at all. When we were in South Dakota we had 4 people hunting behind her and my other puppy and we had our limit every day (12 per
day) in less than 4 hours per day. That's hunting all public land too!!!! Cheyenne stuck probably 75% of all the birds we harvested and honored on all the points from the
other puppy. Not to mention retrieving every bird the other puppy didn't. She would go just wide open from the time you let her out into the field until you put her back
in the box. To say the least she is bird crazy. Then when you go from the field to home you get a completely different dog. You get in the house and she's super mellow
and lays by your feet. If you seen her in the house you would probably think this lazy dog couldn't hunt if she wanted to. I've had tons of compliments about how pretty
she is too. I actually have people that want to reserve puppies out of her first litter. I tell them it will be a year and a few months and they say they will gladly wait.
I tell a lot of people about your web site too. Thanks again for a puppy of this caliber.

M. Schmidt
Stratford, WI

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Cheryl,
WE LOVE the Guinness! We cannot believe how great this dog is. Smart, obedient, and housebroken! I will send more photos as they come along. Hope all is well with
you and your family,
Cheers,
V.Cruz
Boston, MA

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Hi Cheryl,

Maggie went to the vet yesterday. She did great! The vet said she was a perfect specimen of her breed. She is doing terrific. She weighs 8 1/2 lbs and will be going
for her second round of shots on Halloween. She is adjusting to her crate and allowing us to sleep now. Thank you so much for such a wonderful addition to our family.
All the best,
Maureen & Rich
Ryan, Bekah and Will

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Hello Cheryl!

Just wanted to drop you a line and some pictures of our wonderful pups! Sadie is absolutely wonderful. Extremely smart and obedient. She has all the basic commands
down pat, and we'll start table work with her in the next month or so. No aversion to water at all as she was going crazy trying to get in the hot tub with us last
night! We'll wait for a little warmer weather before taking her for a swim though. We took both dogs to a spot loaded with wild bird scent, and they both proved to
have exceptional noses. Mitzy saw her first pheasant last week while walking with Dick, and he said she was extremely excited about it. We're really looking forward
to working with these dogs on a hunt. Both dogs get to spend nearly every day together, and are great friends. They keep our 5yr old 130lb Rottweiler "Baron" busy all
day! As you can see in the pic's. they all get along extremely well. Sadie loves to stand up on Baron's back to get a better view of things. Anyway, hope all goes well at
your kennel, and if you ever need a reference in our area, feel free to use us.
Thanks again for 2 terrific pets!
Forrest & Suzanne Price
Lewiston, ID

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Cheryl,
Bandit just turned 6 months old and is a handsome, strong and athletic dog. German Shorthaired Pointers have such wonderful quirky personalities, they are cute, funny,
mischievous, energetic and athletic but still gentle and sweet. Bandit is a fine example of the breed, we are constantly asked about him, and he is praised for his
handsome looks. He gives us a huge amount of love and affection and my kids adore him. He totally understands what you want from him, and sometimes cooperates! His
tail never stops wagging, he is such a happy, cool dog!He plays really well with all the children that visit our house, and there are many! He is also very socialiable with
other dogs. On top of all that, at the end of the day, he will lie under your chair, or sit with his head in your lap to be stroked while he dozes ... the best of dogs ...
thanks so much!
S. Krenzke
Houston, TX

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Cheryl,
Just thought I'd update you on Sophie. She is now in her third week of training. Andrew and I spent all day today (well actually every Saturday) watching her work, and
being trained ourselves. She is doing great, she is a much better student than some of the other dogs. Actually most of the other dogs are Labs, it's a California thing.
They train them for dual purpose i.e. upland game and waterfowl. I have to say some of them are very hard headed and need lots of correction. I on the other hand have
an upland dog that will work waterfowl. You should see her retrieve, makes no difference to her land or water. The best part about Sophie is that she needs minimal
correction, when training, she really is a quick learner. In just two more weeks I will be shooting birds over her, and I think in three more months I'll have a super gun
dog. After her training is concluded I'm thinking of entering her in some AKC hunt tests for pointing breeds. I really think she could work up to the master hunter
title without too much of a problem. To your credit everyone who has seen her work, points out that she is very well bred. Again thank you for a very wonderful pet and
hunting companion.
I'll keep you updated,
J. Lusch
Norwalk, CA

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HI Cheryl,
Sorry it's take so long to let you know how Pearl is doing. I don't have pictures yet but (my brother has the camera) this last February, Pearl hunted around 110 quail
and 40 pheasants. Her nose is outstanding I hate to admit it but she's better at 14 months than my last GSP at 7 years. Thanks again!
E. Janssen
Colorado

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Dear Cheryl,
I wanted to contact you to let you know how well our GSP Grady is doing - from Molly's litter 2 years ago. She is absolutely awesome. She is a very close part of our
family in every way. For starters - she is gorgeous. It never ceases to amaze me how many compliments we get when we go anywhere as to what a beautiful dog she is.
Grady is petite under 50 pounds and has been a wonderful house dog. Her temperament is fabulous, our 7 and 8 year old roll around with her and play with her everyday
and she loves to play and can be very protective of our home. When taken into the field, she transforms from a house dog to a dutiful hunter, very obedient, tremendous
natural ability, great nose, great retriever and an energy level to hunt for 3-4 hours solid - and perhaps best of all she has a great personality. We take her
everywhere and she has made a wonderful addition to our family. We are looking forward to breeding her perhaps next year. Just wanted to give you an update.
Thanks.
B. Munholland

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Cheryl,
Just wanted to give a shout out and let you know that Justice is doing very well as a Narcotic Detection dog. At 6 months old, she has about 8 month of training left
but she is already beating the certified detection dogs. Thanks again for breeding such wonderful pups. Please let me know when you intend to have another litter
because Justice has proven you a reliable and professional breeder.
Thanks again,
Geoff R.
Police Officer (Nevada)

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Hi Cheryl,
I just wanted to tell you that Heidi is doing very well. She has been retrieving doves. At first she watched the older dogs. And was a little hard mouth and didn't want to give the bird up. But over a few days that all changed. And she finds the bird and brings it right back to Cel. When they are hunting she is very involved. She watches everything that is around her. Next Sat. is chucker hunting so she will have a new bird to find. We believe she is going to be a excellent bird dog. And we love her. Last week we took them all camping so I got some nice pictures of her. So I'll send some soon ok. Hope all is fine with you and the family.
Take Care, and Thank you,
D. Lorenzie
Challis, ID.

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Cheryl and Mark,
Thanks for all your quality care and effort - it really makes a person purchasing a dog feel good to know you and your husband are fine enthusiastic breeders.

Hope you enjoyed our Christmas photo of Angus at 7 months old. He's really beautiful. He's extremely intelligent and is a joy every day and loved like crazy by my husband and I and our three boys. He gets his leash from the kitchen counter where we keep it and brings it to us and sits down and if we don't get the message, he goes to the door with it.I tell him calmly, "no bark...quiet" and that if he continues to bark he will go in his crate. With that, he makes a little grumbling noise and stops barking. He picked out and carried away each of his five Christmas presents from everyone else presents under the tree. He spends quality quiet time on the couch every night with my husband and I for an hour or so before going to bed. When he's ready for bed, he quietly gets up and leaves
for his crate. He goes outside in our backyard and stands at the fence and barks every day to call his old yellow lab friend to come outside. The lab comes out and I guess Angus doesn't understand why his friend just stands there quietly and doesn't share his enthusiasm. If we don't come right away to let Angus back inside from the backyard, a few minutes later we routinely hear the back doorbell ring. The boys always say, "who's at the door," then end up asking, "oh...it's just Angus?"Angus goes for many rides in the car, and sits patiently and waits for us while we go in a store for a minute. You both have socialized the puppies
so well that every time someone goes by the car, Angus wags his tail like he's found his lost pal. I recently read, by the way, that it's crucial at an early puppy age to have as much human bonding and closeness as possible in order to develop a happy adult dog that has had good early human trust and love experiences.

Angus is so affectionate and happy all the time. Never has he shown any anger or aggression. When I go occasionally to get the boys at the High School, one of my sons will ask to take Angus on his leash to show him off. My son says everyone loves our pointer, especially the girls. Then, four or five boys pack into our car, with Angus ending up on their laps spread out. He's been pointing since the first day we got him home from his plane ride. We've started taking him to some
large open fields soon, and we've been reading books on hunting training. He has an exuberance and excitement in the field that we don't see in him anywhere else. We're very sure its from his fine hereditary hunting lines from both his mother and father's side. We'll be sure in the future to take some hunting pictures and send them on to you. On lead, he heels by my side like a prince, with paws kicking as he prances like a show dog making his run. He will go into a
long sit-stay position and has the patience of a saint-dog until he gets the come command. Angus has been taught by my youngest son to shake. Whenever he deems it necessary to get something from him, he sits and automatically gives him his paw. He back talks regularly if he doesn't like something, and has some work to do on that!!I have some pumpkin Halloween pictures to send to you, but that will come later. Hope this gives you an idea of what this puppy's like. He's a character to say the least. If we ever get another dog, it will be from you all. Have a great, peaceful holiday,
C. Lanspery
Sandy Hook, CT

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Hi Cheryl,

Just thought I would let you know how the little boy did this weekend. I could not be any happier with his performance in the field.
He did a wonderfull job of staying at a reasonable distance, has a great nose and had some very fine points. We hunted quail and
between the two of us hunting we shot 30 birds in two days, most of which were over Matty's points. He did a great job pointing
entire coveys and single birds as well as the pheasant we ran into.

He also hunted with another dog and they worked very well together. I was surprised to see him actually back Charlie a couple of
times and he didn't flush any of the birds Charlie pointed. We still have a bit of work to do on his retrieves but he showed some
good signs of retrieval after he followed Charlie on a retrieve. Sunday he actually got in the brush and retrieved a bird we could
have never gotten without him. Matty never broke and chased birds after his points and did a great job of re-pointing a couple of
singles after the covey flushed.

All in all I think we have a real stud on our hands here. It was a really special and neat experience to hunt with him and have him do
so well on his seven-month birthday. I have plenty of pictures of him and the birds and I will send copies as soon as I have them
developed.

Cheryl, thank you so much for this great pup. He is all I could have expected in a young dog and he will be a wonderful hunting
companion for a lot of years to come!

I hope all is well and I hope to hear from you soon.

K. Knowles
Coeur d'Alene, ID

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