Bear Creek Kennels - Iowa German Shorthaired Pointer, Labrador Retriever, Llewellin Setter Breeders

German Shorthaired Pointer, Labrador Retriever, Llewellin Setter

Hunting, Training, Stud Services, Birds for sale

Michael and Andrea Moncada
958 Eastern Avenue
Marengo, Iowa 52301

Breeding quality gun dogs for over 3 years.

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Mike,
I just wanted to email you and give you an update on Hoosier since it has been a while. He is doing great.

Today was actually the first day I have been able to work with him since about a month and a half ago. I took him out and he did great. He is a little out of shape after being kenneled up for six weeks but he still knows what hes doing.

I just want to say thanks again for such a GREAT DOG! Not only is he gonna do great this Duck Season but he is also a great Companion.

No matter where we go, who we are around, or what we are doing he always listens to me and is always by my side.

He is EXACTLY what I wanted in a DOG.

I have included a few pictures I snapped quick with my phone today. I will definetly take pics during duck season and send them to you.

If you are interested in getting in on a duck hunt down here just let me know, we would be more than happy to work something out. Hope things are going well and thanks again.

-Jason- Illinois

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Hi Mike,
Here are some current pics of Tonka the orange male pup from last March we purchased. He is currently around 75 pounds and still growing. He is going to obedience classes with me right now and is doing well. He is pretty laid back-calmer than other labs we have had in the past. His only "vice" is that he likes to "play" with baby kitties, and big sticks. He is birdy as heck, really excited about this hunting season.

He acts like puppy in a big dog's fur.
Thanks again for a GREAT DOG! THE BEST LAB WE'VE EVER HAD!

Bill and Kathi Piper
Greenfield, Iowa

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I purchased a female pup out of Fiona and Dakota. She is 6 months old now and just beautiful!

People comment on her and her manners, I always refer them to Bear Creek Kennels.

Mike was great and made the experience one to remember.

Thanks again.

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Hey Mike, here is a little update on Molly.
She's grown long legs and a long lean body.

FAST FAST LEARNER! She knows her basic commands, sometimes with an incentive. I have'nt had the need to put her on the e-collar yet other than for her to learn her property boundries.

Speaking of drive, boy does she have it. She's still obsessed by the wing on a flyrod and her raquetballs are her driving force. I use them as a training tool because she points them, retreives them, and they're her reward. He says Molly has that same kind of drive only focused on birds because of breeding.

I've been able to run her a little because of the cool weather this summer but no wild birds around yet. I called my old breeder and she can't get pen raised birds anymore or at least at a decent price.

We're heading up north for grouse this year, I know she'll bust a lot of birds at first, it takes a few years to handle grouse, but she is smart, has drive, and the willingness to please, add birds and what else do you need?

Once again, thanks for the FANTASTIC PUP! Llewellin Setters got to be the top 3 hunting breeds in the U.S. We have Molly and I know she'll put birds in the bag.

Thanks again.

RJ

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I just wanted to let anyone know, if your looking for a great Lab, and want superior service, you should not look further than this page.

Bear Creek Kennels, BYFAR!, surpassed my expectations in experience of buying a puppy. We went home with a healthy, excellent bred pup, that we look forward to hunting with this Fall Season.

AKC Papers in order, bag of pup food for the new transition, and even a packet full of coupons and free stuff...Gotta love that!

Great Experience. Mike, thanks for everything. We will see you soon, hopefully chasing Ringnecks in your neck of the woods!

Ben-Oklahoma

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Mike,

I just wanted to touch base with you about Hoosier. He and Jason are progressing well. They are working together at least once a week (weather permitting). Hoosier has transitioned to Jason very nicely and is starting to listen to me as well now. He is wonderful with my 5 year old son as well. Currently Jason and Hoosier are working on doing all commands off the whistle, retrieving out of the boat and trying to get him not to be as much of a bank runner. Things are progressing nicely with them and we are patiently awaiting for dove season. I want to thank you again for wonderful new addition to our home.

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My fiance and I got a lab puppy from Mike at Bear Creek Kennels. Mike took excellent care of the puppies, and his updates were great, especially for eager owners waiting to pick up their pup. Great communication and information every step of the way made my experience with Mike and Bear Creek Kennels the best I could have asked for. Macy (our pup) is happy, healthy, and a great part of the family. Thanks again Mike!

Adam Plein

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I met Mike when he called me looking to add a well bred female German Shorthair Pointer to his breeding program. After several e mails and phone conversations, I came to the conclusion that Mike and I shared the same passion for owning quality hunting dogs that are well taken care of, trained properly and his new propsective owners are screened to provide the right dog to the owners needs and desires. Mike and his wife make this a family affair and ensure that his pups are well socialzed and properly brought up to be healthy hunting companions. Mike also offers an outstanding line of Labs, a breed we do not offer but I would not hesitate in sending someone to Mike looking for a good lab.
We decided to let him purchase Fancy which we agreed to breed to Magic, who is direct out of NFC FC Rawhide's Clown, to assist in his GSP venture. We are pleased that the breeding took and wish him great success. It is our intention to work with Mike in the future assisting each other in this wonderful world of sporting companions. Please feel free to visit us at www.rockpointkennel.netkennel.com
Our site will provide further info on Fancy and Magic
Anyone seeking to do business with Mike should have a pleasant experience and learn from it as well. Mike also provides training for those in need.
We wish you the best. Bob & Liz Carver
Rock Point Kennel
Carbon, Indiana

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Mike,
The dogs are getting along great, the first day I had them eating from the same bowl and even though Sampson is 4-5 times bigger then her Lucy(the new lab pup)still has a lot of pep to keep up with him. Training is going good, only a few accidents inside and once you let Lucy outside she almost goes to the bathroom instantly, she's catching on quickly.

She is starting to get a bit more yellow in her coat, down the back and on her head. Everything is going great!

Thanks again for everything, I we WILL be back again for another lab pup. It's not often we've found a breeder that cares as much as we think you do and we appreciate all the time you spent with us while we made our decision.

Thanks again.
Kurt Ford and Family

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I met Mike earlier this year when he responded to one of my adds on Gun Dog Breeders for my kennel, Rock Point Kennel. I was offering some of my better dogs for sale and Mike was looking to add an exceptional female GSP for his foundation to excell his kennel venture. After speaking on the phone several times it was quite clear to me that he had the same passion for bird hunting and raising exceptional dogs that we also had. His main concerns are health, good temperment and ease of training. He makes sure that the dog will fit the owner's needs and personality. He is now the proud of owner of BCK Rock Point Fancy That. We are excited for him that she is due to have pups out of our male Rock Point Kenda's Clown Fancy. Anyone seeking to do business with a kennel in Iowa should have a pleasant experience with Mike of Bear Creek Kennels.

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Hoosier:

We got Hoosier in early March of this year as a started dog and he has been great. Even on the 6 hour drive home he never made a sound. He is very well tempered and listens very well. I have been training with him since early March and he has progressed nicely. Mike was right when he said all he needed was a good loving family and a place to call home. He even does very well with Jennifer's five year old son. Mike was very helpful with anything we needed and is still helpful anytime we need anything. I can't wait until november to get Hoosier out into the duck blind.

I would recommend anyone needing a hunting dog to Bear Creek Kennels and if I should need another dog in the future Bear Creek Kennels would be my first call.

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Name: Jason and Jennifer from Chester, IL

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We got Hoosier in early March of this year as a started dog and he has been great. Even on the 6 hour drive home he never made a sound. He is very well tempered and listens very well. I have been training with him since early March and he has progressed nicely.

Mike was right when he said all he needed was a good loving family and a place to call home. He even does very well with Jennifer's five year old son. Mike was very helpful with anything we needed and is still helpful anytime we need anything. I can't wait until november to get Hoosier out into the duck blind.

I would recommend anyone needing a hunting dog to Bear Creek Kennels and if I should need another dog in the future Bear Creek Kennels would be my first call.
City: Chester
State: Illinois

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I bought a started lab from BCK about a week ago. The experience went flawless. Mike was more than willing to walk me through everything I needed to know about the dog and where to take training from here. Drake is coming along great and is taking to my family nicely. He listens well and is doing great on his retrieves. Mike has also been there to promptly answer any questions I've had since I brought him home, he actually called the same night I took him home to see how things were going. Drake has a solid foundation and is coming along better than expected. It was obvious when I picked Drake up how much Mike cares about his dogs. I wanted to see him in action as a trainer before I purchased Drake, I've heard of too many trainers beating their dogs and it's obvious Mike doesn't do that. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase or deal with BCK again!

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Mike and family,

We just took Tonka out for his first walk around our 2 mile walking path at the area lake. He did better than we expected. He was on leash part of the time and is getting used to that. He made 1.25 miles. We thought that was quite an accomplishment for the little guy. He is napping now and has MORE company coming this afternoon to play with him.
Can you tell we are pretty proud of him?!

Kathi Piper

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7 week old Lab Pup Male

Hello Mike and family,

We got "Tonka", aka Orange male, on Thurs eve from you and have had a blast for the last couple days getting to know our new friend.
Tonka whined quite a bit on the way home, but eventually settled down in a box on the floor between us, and was pretty sad that night as well. But the next day brought few whines and more cuddling and playtime.
Today, less whining and a happy wagging tail. He has claimed us and climbs right onto our laps and cuddles much.

We are pleased to say he is a pretty quick learner. He is figuring out the following commands already. Out, In, Come, Tonka, No, Go Out...which means go potty. He is also figuring out how to use the newspapers while he is in his pen. He is already is learning the boundaries of where he is allowed and not allowed. He barks and jumps at the boundaries he doesn't like, but he is beginning to respect them. We think he is great and we both think he is now the "cutest puppy EVER", a fact echoed by one of Bill's friends.

He has met at least 17 new people-friends so far and is a "shoe in" wherever he goes. He has already met the vet and vet's wife and they think he is sweet too.

Thank you.

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We purchased a lab from Bear Creek Kennels and have to say they are a "TREMENDOUS" breeder with a great love for their dogs. Mike really walked us thru everything that we needed to know about the pup and getting her training right from the beginning.

We would purchase again, and will in the near future. Thanks!

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