Briar Ridge Kennels - South Carolina Deutsch Drahthaar, German Wirehaired Pointer Breeders

It has been just over 3 years since we brought home "Deuce" from the 2021 D litter. I spent a lot of time on the phone with Bill hearing story after story of his dogs finding success in the field and accomplishing impressive feats at home. We decided to move forward with getting a puppy and Bill assured me I wouldn't be disappointed. This was our first experience with a DD and with a puppy for our family of 5. Deuce was a busy boy that needed lots of exercise, but we lived in a spot that provided for that and lots of socialization in our neighborhood with people and other dogs. Deuce went to an excellent trainer for about 6 weeks when he turned 7 months old. We knew he was smart and when he came back the foundation in obedience I had already laid was reinforced and Deuce was capable of finding, pointing, holding, and remaining steady to wing over quail. He was also rock solid on the "Whoa" command. I have taken long breaks be it travel for work or just lapses in enforcement and Deuce always remembers the commands he was taught and has a knack for figuring out new hunting scenarios. He quickly became proficient at locking down woodcock in the South Carolina swamps helping me bring home a limit on multiple occasions. He was also great on quail, chukar, and pheasants at the preserves he went to.

Recently (Oct 2024) I took Deuce on a 5 day trip to South Dakota. Even though most of the hunting was drive style of walking crop strips Deuce adjusted quickly and was useful at running down cripple pheasants and finding those that fell deep in heavy cover. I received multiple compliments from fellow hunters in the group, previous to the trip who were strangers to both of us about how great Deuce was. One seasoned hunter commented on how nicely Deuce quartered and how he was just the kind of dog that grows on you.
Deuce and I also headed to the grasslands around Pierre, SD for a day and despite being held back on the drive style hunting of the pheasant fields, he fell right in place and locked down pheasants, sage grouse, and prairie chickens like he was a pro despite zero experience with the latter two species.

Deuce excels in any environment he is put in, and has a knack for figuring things out quickly when the game calls for it. If you are on the fence call Bill and put your name on the list. A pup from him will be worth the wait.

My pup from Bill , DOT (aka Biskette), is in her second season. I use her heavily in the dove field, quail , and to trail wounded deer. Just the other week she retrieved dives one day, reached n found a wounded deer that I would not have found, and the next day was back in the quail woods. She is also a great companion dog.
We are extremely pleased…

Bridge has been a great addition to the family. Dealing with Bill was an educational experience. He made no guarantees except for temperament. He was spot. Bridge proved to be of great disposition, willing to learn and to work. I highly recommend Briar Ridge Kennels, for anyone looking for a GWP.
Thanks Bill!

I couldn’t be happier with my pup, Miss Biskette, from Bill. She has matured into an excellent gun dog. Her prey drive is tremendous. I use her on upland birds ( quails and dove) and have also use her to track wounded deer.

There's nothing I can say about Briar Ridge Kennels that hasn't been said a hundred times. These dogs are naturals their genetics and abilities at birth is astonishing to me .I've hunted dogs all my life and never was I as impressed as much in a dog as I am my "Finn". I've gotten so many compliments from people in the hunting field about how amazing he is. I'm booked with Bill for another pup currently. I'll be chomping at the bit to see my next prospect come into the world and enjoy years of great hunting and the quality of this breeding. At 7 months old Finn shows a maturity and drive like I've never seen in a dog.

We came upon our pup as a “rescue”-the owners couldn’t keep him. He was about a year old when we got him. He has been the absolute best dog we have ever owned. His drive is unmatched; but at home is the calmest, sweetest, most well-behaved pet. He is the perfect family dog-loves our children. Has never been aggressive in the least-is, in fact, gentle to a fault. He does get antsy to get out and run and throws a big fit every time the guns come out. He was raised in his first year with a pack of hounds, so he has a high drive for fur, but will also hunt birds with absolutely no formal training. He was a lucky accident for us, but I have no doubt that his breeding is exceptional.

Between my best hunting buddy and myself, we've had FIVE of the most incredible hunting dogs/hunting buddies from Briar Ridge Kennels. Because we lived too far away we asked Bill to pick them for us....AND man did he deliver. Our dogs have hunted all over the country for deer, hogs, pheasant, chuker, quail, doves, Geese...you get the picture. We even used my dogs to track missing/lost dogs up to 5 miles from the last know point. I shit you not! I can't say enough about how well they all performed consistantly. And by the way, they are impressive to look at. My hats off to the time and thoughtful breeding Bill has put into shaping these hunting machines. All the dogs were easy to train, the characteristics were all there in spades. I wish anyone reading this the adventures we've had with ours....good luck.

I have hunted DD for 30 yrs and my dog Nika is the best Chukers dog I have ever owned. She will be 2 in Aug and was easy to train, living in the mountains of Idaho that's saying something with Elk, deer, on property everyday. I also hunt grouse, quail, but it takes a special dog for chuker. Because I live out west Bill had to pick my pup for me and have her flowen to Boise. I can't wait for hunting season to start as this dog just keeps getting better if that's possible. She's also a great companion. I can only say Brier Ridge is worth the wait if you want the best. Thank U Bill for a great hunting dog.

Started searching for dd came across briar ridge kennels took a look at all the testimonials and pictures so I knew I wanted to give bill a call , spoke with him twice the second time I put down my deposit that was over three years ago hank is a 85 lbs all he wants to do is hunt . He points and retrieves very well his tracking ability is awesome if you shoot like me that comes in handy so if you want a great dd give bill a call just put down my deposit on another pup

My pup, Sax , is 7 months old , and she is our first DD . I have grown up in a Lab family and owned/hunted 4 of my own . You can imagine how nervous I was trying a different breed. There is no comparison when it comes to natural hunting ability ! Sax has retrieved ducks and doves ,and pointed/retrieved released quail for me this season , all without any formal training . When she walks outside , she is hunting a bird . Everything Bill said was correct . I'm looking forward to developing this awesome hunter , and would recommend Briar Ridge Kennels to anyone who wants a serious bird dog .