Top Gun Kennel - Iowa German Shorthaired Pointer Breeders

Top Gun Kennel is a Family business with 16 years experience in providing proven genetics in German Shorthaired Pointers for hunting and Family companions.

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German Shorthaired Pointer

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Steve Ries
3000 Central City Rd
Central City, Iowa 52214

Breeding quality gun dogs for over 16 years.

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I have a 9 month old Vizsla puppy that I was training when I ran into a few problems. I attended a hands on training seminar given by Steve Ries and I found that I learned tons more than I had by reading thousands of pages in books and magazines and watching dozens of DVDs. My dog has really developed nicely after working with Steve and Jodie for a few weeks. Steve and Jodie have taught me so much about training dogs that I am extremely confident working with my dog going forward. Steve and Jodie are great people and you really feel that they care for you and your dog. I cannot stress enough how much value I have recieved from working with Steve on training my dog. The next dog I choose will definitely be a Top Gun Kennel GSP.
Tim Barnett - Iowa

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We recently purchased our first GSP through Top Gun Kennels and had a wonderful experience! We had been searching for a GSP since last fall and was introduced to Steve Ries by Iowa wildlife artist Kreig Jacque. I had to the great opportunity to hunt with Krieg and Steve and the "Indiana" crew. Watching the dogs work had me sold immediately, however did not have pups available at the time. We decided to wait.... Im so glad we did!

We were notified by Steve that pups were available from his lineage in Cedar Rapids. We were put in contact with Lindy to view the pups which were all great looking! We had a tough time deciding.

Both Steve and Lindy were most accommodating with handling our many questions. It is obvious to me that Top Gun holds great value in selecting not just great breeding stock, but also in the extended families that have TG dogs.

Jenn and I also had the opportunity to attend a bird dog training seminar at Highland Hunt Club, Riverside, IA. This was a FIRST CLASS all day event! It was held with proceeds going to the Aiming for the Cure Foundation. Steve and his great crew put on a hands on course that was top notch. I would recommend this to anyone who has the opportunity to go!

We are completely sold on Top Gun and look forward to working with Steve and crew in the future!

Thanks for a great experience,

Cliff and Jenn Anderson

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Linda and I have been working and doing business with Steve and Jodie for a little over four years now as well as their trainers. They have always been more than professional,helpful,informative and courteous. Doing what they say they will do. As novice dog owners they have given us awesome advice and direction. We would never consider doing business with another breeder. They have helped us take our Moose from puppy to Master Hunter level and are helping us with other dog as well. They have also helped us learn how to work with our dogs as well. We give them the highest recomendation. Feel free to contact us if you would like.

Randy & Linda Alley

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I am a novice trainer. Steve, his team of trainers and clients have been huge in helping me get the most from my dog. Not only do they have a quality bloodline, their service and support is top drawer. They are committed to make you and your dog successful.

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As a spokesperson for Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever's National Headquarters, I do a lot of bird hunting in front of a camera and with a variety of different groups. I needed a dog that would perform for me at the highest of levels. Steve Ries and Top Gun Kennel came recommended to me with the highest regard from Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever members across the MidWest. I purchased a German shorthair pointer from Top Gun in June 2007 and have been absolutely thrilled with the puppy, Top Gun's service before and after the sale, as well as Steve's expert training advice. Steve & Jodie Ries have a first rate operation in Top Gun Kennels, but more importantly they are first-rate people that take the time to help you add a new family member to your home. You'll be thrilled with any puppy from Top Gun Kennel and you'll definitely add a family as dear friends in the process.
Bob & Meredith St.Pierre

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Congratulations on your decision to consider Top Gun Kennel for the purchase of your GSP. I was a first time owner when I purchased my dog from Top Gun. To say I was nervous would be an understatement. It wasn't very long and that nervousness had disappeared. The thing that probably impressed me most about Steve was his genuine interest in making sure the dog I purchased was the right dog for me and my family. I received numerous calls from Steve asking how things were progressing with our new pup. Also, I always felt comfortable calling or emailing Steve and asking questions or voicing the concerns I had regarding my dogs development. I was always encouraged to spend time training with Steve and numerous other dog owners. Looking back, I think this was very critical to the success of the outcome of my dog's training. Needless to say, everyone benefits, including the dog, if the dog is well trained. Top Gun Kennel is very committed to helping make sure this is a reality.
Now about our dog. Deuce is 5 years old. He is a big male which may not seem like a good idea for a first time owner, but I think it's a testament to the type of dogs produced by Steve's kennel. Our dog acclimated very quickly to our family. He lives in our home with us and was house-trained within days. (P.S. I taught him to ring a bell when he needed to go outside. These dogs are smart). Having him in our home with us greatly facilitated his training. A great deal of his manners and retrieve training took place from the comfort of my recliner. Because so much of Deuce's hunting instincts were bred into him (another testament to Top Gun dogs), a large part of his training consisted of teaching him manners around birds and building a relationship between him and myself where he came to learn that I was willing to enforce what he was bred and trained to do. In the field, Deuce is all business. There is no cover he is not willing to penetrate in search of birds or to make a retrieve. As far as his hunting range goes, he pretty much self-adjusts based on the type of cover we're in, constantly checking back with me if I am out of sight for too long. I hunt mostly here in Iowa, except once a year I take him to North Dakota to hunt grouse and pheasant. His range greatly increases when he hits the open cover which is alright with me since he will always stay on point until I get to him. I have a training collar on him at all times, but it's a rare event when I have to tap him to bring him back to a reasonable distance. He also hunts very well with other dogs, which I attribute to all the training we did with the other dog owners when he was a puppy. Also, he is a willing backer which is so cool to see and also makes for happy hunting partners.
I hope I have given you a good idea of what our experience has been with our Top Gun dog. Besides being a reliable hunting buddy, he also gives our family great pleasure with his good natured temperament. A night doesn't go by where he isn't giving us a good laugh. He has adopted the role of family member, playmate, and protector. He takes his role as guard dog seriously when left alone with our two girls, and gives us peace of mind when leaving the house. Deuce is a vital part of our day to day life as a family.
I can assure you that you will be treated honestly and fairly if you decide to buy a dog from Top Gun Kennel.

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6 years ago I was looking for the best quality bird dog I could find. I did a lot of research on the Internet and also by talking to people with first hand experience. My search led me to Top Gun Kennel, and the results were exactly what I was looking for. I started with that one ?hunting dog?, now I have 5. Two of which are AKC Master Hunter titled with a few more on their way. We do a lot of hunting as well as run AKC hunt tests, with occasional runs in NSTRA, NBDCA and UFTA field trials keeping us in the bird field pretty much year round.
Top Gun Kennels has provided our family with a great string of all around bird dogs, which are all part of our family. Our dogs dirve hard in the field, point staunchly, retrieve to hand from land and water, honor naturally, and are very trainable. However when we get home Jack is sound asleep on the end of the couch and Saide is sawing logs on her rug in front of the TV.
The bird dog that Steve produces is second to none in my opinion. To my knowledge there are 8 shorthairs in Indiana with AKC Master Hunter titles, 4 of these are Top Gun Dogs. These dogs are doing at 8 and 9 months what others are doing at 2 and 3 years of age. The Ries family?s hard work in developing this line along with strict breeding requirements has produced a well-rounded hunting companion. If you are looking for a dog with a lot of desire, style, a great nose and maybe at the end of the day a nap buddy, then a Top Gun Dog is for you.

Dave Troup
Goshen, Indiana

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I was a first time GSP owner about 5 years ago, when I purchased a dog from Steve. Since then I have had over 15 dogs in and out of my kennel all of which come from Top Gun Kennels. The service and great advice you will receive at there operation is top noch. If looking for a GSP I would not recommend anyone but Top Gun Kennels.

I'm very satisfied with their operation and as long as Top Gun keeps producing great dogs I will always have one in my house.

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Having spent countless hours researching the internet looking for GSP breeders. I happened on to Top Gun Kennels. After talking at length with Steve, I was convinced I wanted a Top Gun dog. One led to two and two led too three. That is quite a testament to the type of dog Top Gun Kennels produces. Each of my TG dogs have excelled in whatever task I have ask them to perform, from hunting and field trialing, too being a part of the family. I also gained a great friend in Steve Ries and his family, along with many members of the Top Gun Team. Give Steve a call you won't be sorry. Randy"pear"Bauman

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My name is Bill Monk and I am a proud Top Gun Dog Owner. I met the Ries family several years ago when I took my non-top gun dog there for training. Steve was very honest and open about my pup and when I got him back he was a different dog. Unfortunately he ended up with a bad skin problem and I had to make a hard choice and put him down. At that point in time I made up my mind that I would never own another GSP unless it was a Top Gun Dog. I have seen a number of their dogs and I would hunt behind all of them again. The Ries Family is bettering the breed and creating versatile dogs that can compete in anything you enter them in. They will shine in the field and they will relax at home with the family. They are the ultimate hunting companion.

Nearly five years later, I have two Top Gun Dogs, AFC Top Gun Good Time Charlie JH(5) and Top Gun Good Time Hailey JH (2). Both dogs excel in everything I put them in. They are great with my kids and has been house, apartment and kennel dogs. They are part of our family and adapt to everything I throw at them. You can and will not go wrong with a Top Gun Dog or becoming part of the Top Gun Team if you decide to get one. These dogs are bred to please and will do it from day one.

Bill, Tina, Wiley, Owen, Ian, Top Gun Good Time Charlie and Top Gun Good Time Hailey?s Comet.
Zanesville Ohio
www.goodtimegsps.com

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I did a lot of research on GSP kennels before deciding on Top Gun Kennels. If you are doing the same make sure this kennel is on your list! I have purchased 2 puppies in the last 3 years and I am on a waiting list for a 3rd. Top Gun Kennels have done their homework on lining up the breed lines, the hardest decision you have to make is deciding if you want a male or female! Calm disposition German Shorthairs with tremendous drive in the bird field, bird dogs for the foot hunter!

Blake Boyer
Iowa

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The formula for success is simple: Take one Top Gun Kennel puppy. Add birds, patience and hard work. Equals one fantastic dog no matter what the venue: trials, NAVHDA, hunt tests and/or just a gun dog.

Troy Hodulik
Perrysburg, OH

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I purchased my first "Top Gun" pup in September 2005 and he has been nothing short of awesome. He achieved his Master Hunter title at 14 months of age and was outstanding on wild birds this past season on several trips to Iowa and South Dakota. My second "Top Gun" pup was purchased in May 2006 and she will meet or exceed the accomplishments of my first. I will pick up my third "Top Gun" pup this spring and have no doubt of what her abilities will be.
If you are looking for a dog with trainability the desire to hunt,and the willingness to please you need look no further then "Top Gun" Kennels.
Thanks to Steve, Jodie and Rachel Ries I will have many memorable hunting expieriences.
John Prikosovich South Bend, Indiana

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Our family has had shorthairs from Utah since the 70's and thought we had the best line ever.. that is until my breeder left the business and told me to call top gun kennel. I now have top gun Cooper 4 years old that is unbelievable. Great nose, Hunts for me,soft mouth,hunts in water, family pet that plays with my kids and runs every morning with my wife,and sleeps on a pillow in the family room. I just got my second dog, top gun Balou last week.OH YEAH!!!!!
Jeff Anderson Arizona

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