AKC & NAVHDA Registered

German Shorthaired Pointers

"Versatile & Proven Bird Dogs for Dedicated Bird Dog Owners"

Bonasa Flats Kennels is a partnership between two dedicated GSP owners -
John Voight of Wrightstown, WI and Brian Blanke of Green Bay, WI.

We're living proof that "average suburbanite" dog owners can train, develop, and enjoy a top quality gun dog if they set their mind to it.

We have been very successful testing our dogs in NAVHDA and AKC Hunt Tests. However, it's hunting upland game birds with our Shorthairs that is the
pinnacle of enjoyment with our dogs. Most notably, we love chasing the wily Bonasa Umbellus – the Ruffed Grouse in Northern Wisconsin. For us, there are few things more thrilling than having a well-trained pointing dog cooperate with you to successfully bag "The King of America's Game Birds."

We chose the name "Bonasa Flats Kennels" because of our love for the Ruffed Grouse, the wild beauty of their habitat, and our desire to own and train top quality grouse dogs.

We currently own five quality Shorthairs that are proven versatile hunting dogs and fantastic family companions.

We offer two titled males at stud to approved dams VC Neenah Creek's Autumn Boon MH & INT CH Garbonita's Beretta MH.

We're a small, family-oriented kennel so we produce only one or two high quality litters per year. We also take extreme pride in working with our puppy buyers to make sure that they ultimately end up with the gun dog that they have dedicated so much of their time and effort towards.

Please check out our web site at www.bonasaflats.com for more information.

German Shorthaired Pointer

Training, Stud Services

John Voight
438 Fawnwood Court
Wrightstown, Wisconsin 54180

Breeding quality gun dogs for over 5 years.

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It has always been a dream of mine to be able to compete at the Master Hunter level in the AKC hunt tests. Thanks to John, Julie and Brian at Bonasa Flats Kennels....it is no longer a dream, but a reality. Ava (INT CH, INT/NAT JA CH, UKC GR CH, URO1 CRK One Moment in Time SH, RN, NA PZ1, UT PZII, GSPCA VC, CGC) and I earned 2 Master Hunter legs this fall. Just prior to us earning our 2 MH legs, we also competed and qualified in the NAVHDA Utility test. This was also a first for both Ava and I. Not only does the BFK crew train the dogs, they also prepare the handlers for the tests. Thank you for everything you have done.

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From the time I witnessed the first ever ruffed grouse retrieve by Boon as a pup several years ago to spending a couple of separate weekends in the Wisconsin Northwoods in 2009 one on one with Shona and Belle, I knew the BFK GSP's were something special. These dogs transcend what is expected of a great field and family dog. Equally at home in the field or in the house and great companions in the lodge at the end of a successful day in the woods.

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January of 2009 we were fortunate enough to acquire River Bottom Guinness from the litter of VC Neenah Creek's Autumn Boon ("Boon") X Keljer's Morgans Pride ("Morgan"). She is a beautiful chocolate colored GSP with a healthy coat and gorgeous eyes. After working with John and watching Boon in the field I recognized where Guinness’s excellent drive and acute sense of smell came from. Upon her first introduction with birds the instinctive desire to hunt was very evident.

Although she has tested our patience with her inquisitive and tenacious personality it will definitely be an asset in the field. She is intelligent and has had a fearless attitude. We have been very grateful to have the opportunity to work with John, Brian and Julie. With their guidance, numerous tips and reassurance that we are on the right path we have survived early puppyhood. Their desire to help achieve the dog’s inner ability has been selflessly shared. Their love and respect for dogs is unquestionable.

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Hunting over BFK dogs is a real treat. You go into every hunt knowing that if there are birds around, these dogs will find, point, hold and retrieve them with enthusiam and style. And at the end of the day, they are great companions with relaxed and happy dispositions.

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We have recently brought a 10 week old Weim puppy into our family. This is the first hunting dog we have owned. We were seeking training and guidance to begin obedience training and the opprotunity to continue with development for our Sabeana to become a bird dog hunter. John Voight of Bonasa Flats has shown us the exciting life of bird dog hunters and training. John is a first class person and trainer who has shown me that he is excited and dedicated to help anyone at any stage begin this adventure. He personally commits alot of his time to allow owners and dogs to be exposed to all levels of development. He takes the time to understand the personalities of all the dogs in his care. He structures inital Whoa board and Force Fetch drills in a very controlled environment and truly communicates what he sees at each session in terms of progress, however slight it may be. He then allows observation and participation in the field to gain actual field exposure to wake up this natural prey and hunting instinct in the dogs under his training and watchful eye. I am very excited to continue the work with Sabeana and Bonasa Flats Kennels to grow her into a excited bird dog hunter.

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Bonasa Flats is premium quality in breeding and coaching. John Voight has helped me train my German Longhair Pointer (Alex) with controling his "bottom end" off the charts prey drive. In 8 weeks my dog went from a pouncing prey driven maniac to a steady and cool under pressure GUN DOG.Alex now steadily and patiently waits through the drop for his reward "Feth Em Up!" Alex recently received a 112 point prize 1 for NAVHDA NA test. Prior to John's coaching - Alex received a no prize rating under a previous NA test. John gets inside a dog's head and knows which switches to flip to gain positive ground. More importantly he takes time to train the owner to think like a dog and work as a team with your canine buddy. John gives more than 110% and so do the great dogs he coaches and creates. Looking for excellence? - look no farther.

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Less than a year ago my wife Nicole and I bought our first dog together from John. We actually stumbled across Bonasa Flats Kennels because she really wanted a chocolate lab and I wanted a shorthair and once we looked at the pictures of Johns litter we were both sold. We have a beautifully big all liver male shorthair that gets mistaken for a chocolate lab all the time (despite the cropped tail).
He (Bill) has a very laid back temperment around the house and is a huge lover. However in the field he's all business. He has a good nose, loves to retrieve, loves the water and yes he points pretty good too.
Nicole and I feel very fortunate to have found Bonasa Flats Kennels. Not only did we add a family member but have made a lot of great friends. John and Julie above all have been nothing but nice and very, very helpful especially with the training aspects of owning our first German Shorthair.

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My 16 year old daughter and I have been working with Bonasa Flats Kennels for the past 1 1/2 years.
Bonasa Flats Kennels is one of the best things that has happened for our family and I highly reccomend this kennel to anyone looking for a high quality German Shorthair Pointer. I have worked a number of years in veterinary medicine as a Veternary Assistant and spent some time at AKC dog shows, BFK's breeding is excellent. The GSP's from this kennel have excellent temperments/conformation, they are great family pets, and are outstanding in the field.
John and Julie have mentored my 5'5'' female Junior Handler train and handle her 70lb GSP. John's experience, patience, knowledge,and sense of humor have been the foundation to the success of this young team. They are an inspiration to watch. My daughter and her GSP are a registered therapy dog team, they are one leg away from their Junior Hunter title, and are currently training for the NAVDAH Utility test.

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I adopted my GSP, "Lefty" from the Boon x Belle litter in April 2008. John has done a wonderful job training Lefty, helping me train Lefty and training me. As a result, Lefty has earned his Junior Hunter title and recently passed the NAVHDA Natural Ability test. In addition, Lefty is a great companion dog for our family. I am looking forward to taking him into the field after grouse and pheasant this fall.

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Our family purchased our first German Shorthair from Bonasa Flats’ first Boon X Belle litter. Bailey has been a great dog and is truly part of our family. We purchased her a year ago for my thirteen year old son. They have become a great team and spend hours of time together.

I have been around dogs my whole life but I have never been with a dog with Bailey’s temperament. She is smart, loyal, and never stops hunting. We are outside with her all day and at the end of the day she will snuggle up with us.

Out of the box Bailey was ready to hunt. She just needed some fine tuning. John has done an excellent job in mentoring Jacob in training Bailey for hunting. John’s knowledge and experience has helped Jacob make Bailey a fantastic hunting dog. She covers a field like a white tornado. Bailey has earned both her Junior Hunter title and a Prize 1 in the NAVDHA Natural Ability test. This is a great example of John’s training and the dog’s natural talent that would allow a 13-year-old young man and a 13-month-old dog to reach such goals.

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In August of 2008 I purchased a male pup from Bonasa Flats’ first Boon X Belle litter. Gage (Bonasa Flats Boondocks Bandit), is a liver and roan male with a wonderful temperament and beautiful build. He is not only a fantastic family dog but is well on his way to becoming a great all-round hunting dog.

Having hunted with both Boon and Belle (sire and dam respectively), it’s easy to see that Gage’s incredible prey drive and “run-till-you-drop” work ethic comes directly from Boon (VC Neenah Creek’s Autumn Boon). Not to be missed, however, are his instinctual quartering and amazing retrieving abilities, which are all Belle (Krystal Creek’s Ring My Belle SH). Happy around a shotgun and thrilled to be in both field and water, this bloodline can plain-out hunt ‘em up.

With regard to the Bonasa Flats Kennel itself, you won’t find a more helpful couple of guys than John Voight and Brian Blanke. Whether you’re an expert GSP handler or a first-time owner, you’ll find their help and advice invaluable. From training questions and hunting tips to answering late-night “my dog ran into barbed wire” phone calls, if they don’t have the answer, they’ll point you in the direction of someone who does.

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I've known John for several years and we belong to the same NAVHDA Chapter. His dogs work very nice in the field and have very nice temperments. His solid liver male (father) is the brother of our solid liver female from the same litter. Both are excellent hunters and family dogs.

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We have one of the females from the current litter born 4/22/08, Brooke. She has brought all kinds of excitement to our home. She has a ton of personality and is already pointing, etc. She is highly intelligent and has great problem solving skills. She is very agile and has no problem holding her own with the other dogs that are much older and bigger than her. She has very strong muscle structure and will undoubtedly be one of the stronger dogs in the field. She is a breath of fresh air. We love her. Working with John was a very good experience. He obviously loves his dogs and the breed and puts his heart into his work. I would highly recommend the remaining 4 pups!

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I hunted with John's dogs. They are excellent hunters and are well behaved. They are gentle around other dogs and strangers. My daughter just loves Belle. I am considering getting one of his pups but might wait until my dog gets a little older.

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