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

German Shorthaired Pointer, Labrador Retriever, Llewellin Setter

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

Mike Moncada
Marengo, Iowa 52301

Breeding quality gun dogs for over 4 years.

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We purchased a Started Lab Male this past fall, Gunner, and wanted to give a update and background to how he's been for us.
First of all, right from the start Gunner was beyond our expectations. Listens so so well, we don't raise our voice, in the field he's a hunting maniac. Sleeps by the bed, never jumps on us, great with my daughters, a really well trained dog.

Winter 2009
I had the opportunity to hunt with my father (62yrs old) this past season. I was excited because he doesn't get to do the whole hunting thing very often anymore.
We hit a corn field here(in Nebraska), and within 30 minutes had 2 birds down, Gunner found both, one a runner that he trailed around 100 yards before pinning an bringing it back.

We then headed to the south end of the field, found a group together, flushed and shot our limit. Gunner was the only dog on the ground, multiple birds down, he marked them and retrieved all birds back to us. Found even the last bird we thought was long gone for we had only winged it and it flew another 30 yards before falling.

My father told me at the end of the day, that was the Best Dog of any he'd hunted behind, in his entire life. Hands down

I am more than pleased to have come across Mike and his great great dogs. I would recommend Mike and Bear Creek to anyone looking for a truly great lab, or any other dog for that matter.

Thanks again for such a wonderful dog, the hunting experience I'll always remember with my father, and a wonderful wonderful new member of the family.

David K.
Nebraska

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Regarding:
GSP Pup Harley x Harley Litter
October 2009

Mike,
Fancy's doing well. She settled right in. Slept all night right from the start.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Took about a week and a half to house train. We're in Georgia right now. I was amazed at how well she traveled. No trouble at all.

My husband said she is the smartest dog he ever had. She can be pig headed sometimes, but we're having fun.

Thanks for the wonderful GSP!!!

Betsy

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Regarding:(German Shorthaired Pointer "Lily")

Mike,

Wanted to send you a couple of pics of Lily.

She is an EXCEPTIONAL dog! She is responding well to training, is house broken, and is already a big part of our family.

One pic I am holding something of interest...check out that intensity! She is a Statue when on point!

Next pic she has what I was holding...her first quail! I just introduced her to birds today.

I hope you and your family are well.

Talk to you soon.

Gary

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Bear Creek Kennels,

I've owned a lot of dogs in my day, some better than others, many breeds. I will say this, after 20 years with dogs, training and hunting behind them, we may have one here to top them all.

"Jake" a lab pup we purchased last year has turned into a Bird Finding Machine! We hit a field, and he's GoGoGo. Every bird flushed and shot, is retrieved to hand (all natural I didn't do a thing) and he has Perfect Manners.

I am really impressed with the dog and how well he does with other dogs, new or old, kids, other people, his Obediance is Awesome, will sit at the end of the driveway and wait for the kids to get off the bus every day.

Couldn't be happier with this guy, keep doing what you're doing, producing some of the best Labs in Iowa!

Sincerely,
Rich Smidt and Family

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Mike,

Gus is doing great. Still has a lot of energy!

Shawn is working with him
on double retrieves. He has vbeeen taking him to Bunker Hill to hunt pheasants and work with a trainer a few times a week.

He's doing great. Thanks again!

Nancy Harders

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Mike,

Lexi is doing good. She has gained a lot of weight and is getting fat lol. 90% of the time she has her tail up now and is playing well with the other dogs. She has a lot of work to do but over time i think she will come out of it.

I took her out to my grandmas old property and let her sniff around she did end up finding a wild rooster and froze on point. I thought that was a big accomplishment for her because she was completely alive out there.

She is very much attached to me I cannot go to the restroom without her crying at the door. Matt thinks its funny she is like my shadow everywhere i go there she is.

She is still shy of new people though but i have been having them give her a treat everytime someone new comes in so she associates people with good things. She has adapted well to the house she is starting to go to the back door when she has to go to the bathroom.

I did have her vaccinated for everything as well as rabies because i do not know what shots she has had and what she hasn't. Her teeth were cleaned and anal sacks cleaned out (that was gross)

She likes baths and sitting right on top of me at night i have Renegade on my feet Onna on my chest and Lexi on my head. My shorthair blanket can be quite uncomfortable sometimes.

We are very happy with her and she has adapted well as part part of my family.

-Dawn
Dubuque, Iowa

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Mike,

As you have heard from some of Kathi's updates and photos, Tonka is doing great. Excellent disposition and still has a lot of the playful puppy personality.

He loves to follow me around, fetch whatever I throw and just hang out wherever we are. Have had lots of comments about what a beautiful (handsome?) dog he is.

No regrets - he is a great dog.

Bill & Kathi Piper

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Mike-
Thanks for the note.

Our pup, Ruby, is doing just great! Got her into the vet last week for a
checkup and
received a perfect bill of health.

House trained, smart as a whip ---- still loves to sleep on her back when
she's really tired or happy.

All good here. We'll get a New Year card to you -- (we missed the
Christmas card with too much going on).

Merry Christmas to you and your family -----
David, Heather, Gracie & Will

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Mike,

Just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas!

Roxie (German Wirehair Female )is doing fine, learning all thats needed to find birds! She wants to chase deer, I have been working on that though! Her drive is Incredible!

She is a great family dog and we enjoy her company.

Thanks again.

Tom Grant

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Mike,

Lily is doing great! She is a beautiful pup, great energy and very bold! She is retrieving one of her toys to me on a regular basis...hard to believe she is only 8 weeks old!

Thanks again!

-Gary Avenel
Louisiana

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Mike,
I know you said you'd like some pics and I haven't forgotten, just been a little busy!

Drake did wonderful during hunting this year. He made great retrieves and I can use hand signals pretty decent with him, I'll work on that hard next spring and see if I can get him where I want him.
He's actually very steady in the blind and won't take off on the shot. He's a little hyper at home but I just attribute that to being a puppy yet and all the excess energy he has. I knew he had an awesome nose but I didn't know how good it actually was because the duck hunting was so poor this year and he didn't get to use it a lot.

So I took him to a pheasant farm last weekend and he was SPECTACULAR! We had 10 birds put out, he flushed 7 birds and just stuck his nose it and brought back 2 more that didn't even have time to flush so I'm going to try to work on upland hunting a little more with him too.

He definitely had plenty of drive! He ran for over 2 hours straight in 12" snow and was still ready for more!
I'm seriously considering putting in a couple hunt tests next summer if I can get hand signals a little more consistent with him and then possibly looking to breed him.
Anyway, here's a couple pics for you!

Thanks again for a Great Lab!

Happy Holidays!
Heath

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Mike,

Wanted to tell you I took Tucker pheasant hunting Saturday and he flushed his first bird, I had no idea there was one there!!!

I saw him get real excited dove into a clump of saw grass and out jumped a hen pheasant (preserve hunting), grass was too high for him to see where it went down after I shot it, but I marked it.

I brought him down wind and worked him toward the bird, he caught scent of it , retrieved the bird and brought it back to me.

Great experience for me with such a young dog, he's only 12 WEEKS OLD!

Looking forward to next weekend.

Thanks again,
Steve

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Hello!

Jazmine is doing wonderful! She is 9 weeks old now. She has adapted to her new surroundings very well and is fitting right in with our family.

She is very smart and is ALREADY HOUSE TRAINED!

Thanks again for everything.

-BRANDON AND EMILY HOUDEK AND FAMILY
IOWA

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Mike,

Here is a photo of Mollie taken Tuesday. We have just returned from partridge hunting in northern MN., a chance to take advantage of the nice weather in between deer seasons.

Mollie holds her points real well if the birds cooperate. I worked her real hard on migrating woodcock this fall, they hold so good for the dog, they are the perfect training bird. She seems to learn something every time we go hunting. She does like to "take off" out of bell range for 10 minutes or so and hunt on her own, but my other dog did that until they get older and seasoned.

I haven't done anything to discourge this at this time as I don't want to effect her hunting desire, she always does show up and usually does a good job of checking in. It took awhile, but she is now completely housebroken, it finnally took the rub her nose in it method, after 3 times that was it. I know it's not the prefered method, but it sure worked in this case.

I've never had a dog that is so adventurous and curious, I feel this is do to her intelligence, her antics can be very entertaining sometimes quite the clown.

We're very pleased with our little peanut and thank you for letting us welcome her in to our family.

RJ

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Mike-

Just wanted to give you an update on Macy. She's doing great. She's 8 months old and this season has already retrieved 4 ducks and 6 pheasants for me!

I attached a couple of pics so you could see her. Kahri and I love having her around. Lots of energy, but keeps us on our toes! She hasn't gotten on any birds and flushed them yet, but she's been hunting with my dad's short-hair, so as long as she'll retrieve them he'll find them.

Thanks again for the great dog, and hope your hunting season is going well. Thanks agian!

-Adam Plein and Family
Iowa

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Mike-

I’ve been meaning to write, but we’ve got a new puppy keeping us busy! ;-)

She’s great. What a change to our lifestyle – but all good.

Tell your wife the 4.5 hour ride down to St. Louis went well. Only 3 stops, and she slept the entire way. (A little wining for the
first 10 or so minutes, and that was it.)

The kids were totally surprised Saturday afternoon when I brought her home. Then, I left for a 5 day business trip on Sunday.
My wife could o’ strangled me on the timing --- but soon got thru it.

We still have yet to name her, but have a list of top ten. The kids taught her how to sit last Friday. We’ve got a cowbell on the
door and she will hit it to go out --- about 60% of the time.

She’s in bed around 10:30 – sleeps straight thru in the cage till 5:45am. Been doing that since day one. Walk her in the morning,
and in the evening --- easy walks around the neighborhood.

Beautiful dog, very bright, my wife and kids love her….. !!

Thanks again.

David
Missouri

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Mike,

Tonka is doing great! and weighs between 85-90 lbs now.
He has been through obedience training-passing with flying colors! He walks well at a heal, knows the basic commands as well as several tricks.
He trained easily. Is very laid back, but has a playful streak as well-he bounces around alot and loves to wrestle with our other dog and another dog who comes for doggie play dates.
He is good with people. He loves to chew on bones, corn from the field, and for awhile baby kitties. He is getting to be pretty fast, but is still puppy clutzy and fun to watch run.
His nose is good.
We love him to death. Thank you.
Kathi

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Mike,

Thank you for the lab pup. She has been a very good dog. Full of life and spunk. She is almost house broke and is very smart. To think, she's only 9 weeks old!

Our whole family likes her very much and love having her as apart of the family.

Thank you again.

-SGT Brian Plath and Family

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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

Comments:

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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