Breeders Listing

Blackhawks Grizzly (PP-005791) is a result of a breeding between I-80’s Deuces Wild and our female Paladins Allison Rox.  Knowing how his mother “Alli” hunts I had a good feeling Grizzly was going to be something special and I was correct.

Grizzly has a brown medium dense coat with good furnishings.  He and his mother are 65lbs and with stamina for days.  During the hunting season, Grizzly spends no less than 4 days a week hunting upland, waterfowl from a boat or field blind.   I would consider Grizzly to be a medium ranging field dog who loves our Iowa waters no matter how cold.  He has a drive that is relentless when it comes to searching  downed game but a steadiness to hold until released.

Grizzly’s demeanor is one that does not require much pressure when training for hunting or obedience and yet he retains what he learns with little to no refreshing no matter how long it's been.  He has always wanted to please, responding well to verbal commands and hand signals.  We have always believed in keeping our dogs in the house with us, exposing them to social interactions with other dogs as well as people.  Therefore, having a good "off switch" is another trait we enjoy with both Alli and Grizzly.  I’m excited to see Grizzly’s offspring and have no doubt his bloodline will continue to produce something special.

Our Kennel:
Canadian Gun Dogs is a family owned and operated kennel offering Pudelpointer breeding and professional training. Our passion for the breed started in 2020 after watching a TV segment showcasing the Pudelpointer. From there we purchased our first female Pudelpointer in 2021 and embarked on the journey of training and testing in the NAVHDA system. Fast forward to 2024, we now have two female Pudelpointers that have both successfully completed their NAVHDA Natural Ability and Utility Testing with highly respectable scores. We are also co- founders and active members of the North Point Alberta NAVHDA Chapter in Edmonton Alberta, Canada. Our breeding program is focused on creating healthy, cooperative, driven, family orientated hunting partners. Our kennel motto is “Join the Family”, meaning that when you receive a puppy from us we embrace and support you as members of the CGD Pudelpointer family!

Exciting News from Canadian Gun Dogs!

We are thrilled with how our 2025 litters have turned out! These pups are already growing into incredible hunting and family companions, and we couldn't be more proud of their development.

Due to the outstanding results, we’re excited to announce that we will be repeating the following breeding's in late December 2025:
• UT - Swan City’s Neca × UT- Cedarwoods Four 0 Six “Trench”
• UT- Lost Creeks Blazing Riot “Riot” × VC- Ripsnorter’s Shoot & Miss “Noonan”

Puppies are expected in Spring 2026and will be ready to go to their hunting homes by May 2026.

Interested in a pup? We’re now accepting applications!
Want to see how our 2025 litters turned out? Visit our new litter page for details and updates!
Secure your spot early — these pups go fast!

Started/Finished Gun Dog Programs:

We are happy to keep your pup for training in preparation for hunting and home life. Ask us about our started/finished gun dog program.

• Basic Puppy Gun Dog Training: Basic hunting skills & obedience.
• Started Gun Dog Program: Intermediate hunter & obedience.
• Finished Gun Dog: Finished Hunter with advanced obedience

At Stud

Chesapeake Bay's Alexander the Great

• NAVHDA PP-006181
• DOB: 2/20/2020
• Weight: 65lbs
• Height: 27 inches
• Coat: Medium Dense Medium Harsh
• UT 200 Prize ll
• Sire: Oxbow's Eragon PP-003079
• Dam: Killbuck's II Opal Sky PP-004841
• PennHIP:  Right DI: .28; Left DI: .34
• Link to Pedigree

What can be said other than WOW!  He goes by many names El Duque, Dukeasaurus, The Beast, and The Magician.  Duke brings a tremendous work ethic to the duck blind and the field displaying determination and grit that seemingly makes birds appear.  Whether it’s hitting an area that another dog has covered and slamming on point or diving into icy waters to retrieve a downed goose or wing tipped duck that has landed in ten-foot tall Phragmite, Duke produces.

Over the last few years, we have hunted mostly wild birds with an occasional stocked pheasant hunt only when introducing new hunters to the game.  Duke's range in the grouse and woodcock woods is anywhere from 80 to 120ish yards.  He adapts to cover well and hits objectives throughout his search.  He will hold initial point forever and will indicate to you upon your approach whether the bird has moved on or not (you get the look like “way to go the bird walked off!”) after which he will relocate demonstrating a tremendous tracking ability.  Duke shines brightest after the shot displaying a tremendous ability to mark downed birds and will retrieve to hand every time.  I hunt a lot with other dogs who are usually intact males and have never had any issues.  The hunt becomes more of a team play in these scenarios.  Duke is a competitor and wants to be first to birds but also respects another dog’s point.  The duck blind is where Duke is in his glory.  He sees incoming birds before you do, and marks downed birds extremely well.  He is a steady dog so much so that he and I hunt out of a kayak together with no problems.  His relentless search for downed birds is an awesome experience to watch.  Duke has successfully tracked multiple deer for bow hunters and has even retrieved a dead buck that died in a lake.

Duke is a highly intelligent dog who was a breeze to train.  Once a concept was understood the lessons taught to him stuck with little if any reinforcement.  He has a tremendous ability to take training and apply it to different scenarios in the field that he may not have encountered in the past.  Duke is extremely tuned into the family and seemingly understands what you are saying to him.

On the flip side of all the field work and in my opinion, most importantly, Duke is a gentle dog with an old soul.  He is happy in the home playing in the yard with my children and occasionally sharing a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with my son.  If he could climb in your pocket, he would.  He is everyone’s friend including other dogs and greets everyone with the same friendly welcome.  He is a great member of the family!

At Stud

Harvesthills Paddy

NAVHDA#: PP-008201

• DOB: 05/05/22
• Weight: 67 pounds
• Height: 24”
• Coat: Medium Dense / Medium Harsh, FF Furnishings
• DNA NAV- GS525136
• Sire: Oxbow’s Perfect Storm PP-005600
• Dam: Harvesthills Keziha PP-006129
• NAVHDA Pedigree

NAVHDA Hunt Tests:

• NA 112 Prize 1 @ 1 year 3 months
• UT 170 Prize 3 @ 2 years 3 months

Health Testing:

• OFA Hips Excellent PP-815E24M-P-VPI (24 Months)
• OFA Elbows Normal PP-EL161M24-P-VPI (24 Months)
• Embark DNA tested: Results available on request

Live Cover or AI, To Approved Females

About Paddy

Paddy is even-tempered, biddable, drive and is an efficient hunter. His best traits are his co-operation and is eager to learn. Paddy is a medium range hunter with the determination, drive and endurance to do long hunts. Paddy has proven his natural bracing ability. He has hunted Sharp-tailed Grouse, Chukars, Ducks and Pheasant. He will retrieve in late season cold water and hunt in the snow. In the home Paddy is the perfect family companion. He is even tempered, gentle with people, children and other dogs.  Outside of hunting Paddy enjoys rally obedience and agility.  I hope to continue to strengthen the pudelpointer genetic lines with puppies out of Paddy.

High Road Pudelpointers is a small family owned and operated kennel located in the heart of waterfowl and pheasant country in northern California.

Our goal at High Road Pudelpointers is to produce exceptional hunting dogs that excel on land, in the water and at home.  To achieve this goal, we selectively choose the Pudelpointers we are pairing with, evaluating their demeanor, health characteristics, conformity to the breed standards, range, drive, coat and health reports.

Windy Sage Winter Blizzard (Willow)

NAVHDA #PP-009199

NA 110 Prize I

PENNHIP RT.24 LT.24 28MO

DNA NAV - GS537336

Willow is a calm and collected Pudelpointer that is an amazing family dog, very good around kids, other dogs, and loves to kick back on the couch with the family. She is 24” tall at the shoulders and is 37” long, weighing around 60 pounds. Her coat is medium length and dense. She is a medium-ranging dog, typically hunting between 40-160 yards depending on the terrain and is very deliberate about her hunting. Willow has an extremely soft mouth and a great nose, often pointing birds at great distance.

On short hunts Willow typically runs 12-15 miles and has put on 28 miles on long days in chukar country. Her feet have held up very well in high desert conditions.

At the duck blind she is quiet and extremely calm, often sitting for hours in her blind without moving or making a noise.

Our mission is to produce versatile, intelligent, and well-rounded dogs that excel both in the hunting field and as loyal family companions. With a deep passion for the breed, we carefully select our breeding pairs to enhance natural hunting ability, trainability, a strong desire to work, and a calm, balanced temperament.

At Jackson Point Kennel, we prioritize early development to give each puppy the best foundation possible. We utilize both Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) and Early Scent Introduction (ESI) to build resilience, improve stress tolerance, and enhance natural scenting abilities. Our puppies are introduced to birds and water early on, ensuring they develop the confidence and instincts essential to becoming successful hunting dogs. Additionally, our puppies are raised in a loving family environment with plenty of socialization, helping them become adaptable and well-adjusted companions.

Our dogs are proven performers. We stand by the health and well-being of our puppies, providing health guarantees and conducting genetic testing to promote strong, healthy bloodlines. All puppies come with NAVHDA registration, and we encourage our puppy buyers to continue their dog’s development by participating in NAVHDA training and testing programs.

We are passionate about preserving and improving the Pudelpointer breed for future generations. Through our commitment to responsible breeding, rigorous training, and active involvement in hunting and breed organizations, we strive to share the unparalleled experience of owning a Pudelpointer with others.

We are a family run kennel based in the Loess Hills in southwest Iowa. We have owned pudelpointers since the early 2000s and started our own breeding program ten years ago. We work hard to ensure that you receive the highest possible quality pudelpointer. We are always keenly aware that the bloodlines of these dogs are credited to those who have intentionally bred and maintained the integrity of these dogs. In 2019 we imported a male from the Czech Republic to enhance the genetics at our kennel. To those who have strived to maintain the integrity of the breed before us, we say thank you!

Our goal is to produce true versatile hunting dogs that thrive hunting for upland game as well as waterfowl, while continuing to be a great member of the family. We love to hunt almost as much as we love our dogs. We have three young kids that help us raise the puppies, bringing them up in a family environment. Our last three breedings have resulted in natural ability breeder’s awards, a tribute to the great puppy owners we have and the quality breedings. We encourage all puppy owners to join North American Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA) and test their pups, we truly appreciate the hard work puppy owners do to test their pups in the NAVHDA natural ability.

When you get a pup from us, they will be registered with NAVHDA which will include a breeding restriction clause by the breeder, a one-year health guarantee that covers congenital health defects, and they will have received their first round of vaccinations and wormer. The pups will be socialized and have interactions with the other dogs in our kennel. We will introduce the pups to water, gunfire, and birds. We do not ship puppies.

To see up to date photos of the dogs or current litters, please visit us on Facebook or Instagram. https://www.facebook.com/loesshillspudelpointers/
https://www.instagram.com/loesshillspudelpointers/
For more information, please email us at loesshillspudelpointers@gmail.com

Dogs in our kennel:

• TAR ZE STRAZISTSKYCH LESU
NA 110 I UT 168 III PENNHIP RT.34 LT.48

• LOESS HILL'S DAENERYS
NA 110 I OFA Good

• LOESS HILL'S CRICKET (Leased)
NA 106 I OFA Good

• KILLBUCK'S II LIBBY (Retired)
NA 110 I

• KILLBUCK'S II BRUNHILDA (Retired)

We bought our first Pudelpointer, Callie, in 2010.  Thanks to that fuzzy, energetic, and always happy pup we have embraced the breed and thoroughly enjoy sharing the joys of the Pudelpointer with other families.  We have been breeding Pudelpointers since 2013 and have developed our line to preserve the characteristics and quality of this breed that we love so much.  Our foremost goal is to provide dogs who are outstanding in the field and at home for hunters and their families.  We work to pair dogs that will produce healthy, amenable, and cooperative pups that will have phenomenal performance in the field while also being calm and gentle in the house.

If you are interested in a Lone Pine pup, head over to our website where you will find all of the information on our dogs.  You can find more photos of our pups on our Facebook page.

2025/26 Breeding Plans

We have bred Cadi to our newly qualified UT Prize 1 stud Odin and expect the litter in January 2026.  Visit our K Litter page HERE for more information about this litter

We will be breeding Stella to Odin with the litter expected also in January 2026.  Visit our L Litter page HERE for more information about this litter.

Our current breeding dogs

Lone Pine's Commanding Presence aka "Cadi" PP-005232

 Natural Ability 110 Prize 1

PennHip: Right .25; Left .21

OFA Hips: Good

Furnishings DNA: FF

Sire: Cedarwoods Feisty Hector (NA 112 Prize 1; UT 204 Prize 1); Dam: Cedarwoods Zayda Volante (NA 112 Prize 1)

In Cadi's first litter with Stone Pine's Bodo 2 of 8 pups tested in NAVHDA Natural Ability,  One pup earned a 112 Prize one and one pup earned a 92 Prize 2.

Cadi's most recent litter has earned a NAVHDA Breeders Award with 4 pups testing and 3 earning Prize 1 and 1 earning a Prize 2.  Her pups consistently have a very high level of drive and an excellent nose.  Despite the high drive, their family's report a great temperament and willingness to please.  We will be breeding Cadi one more time and then retiring her next year.

Ripsnorter's Double Dog Dare  "Stella"  PP-006617

 Natural Ability 112 Prize 1

PennHip: Right .20; Left .21

OFA Hips: Good

OFA Elbows: Normal

Furnishings DNA: FF

Sire: Fin Renard Carbon Felix (NA 112 Prize 1; UT 204 Prize 1; UT 152 No Pass); Dam: Ripsnorter's Rewind (NA 112 Prize 1)

Stella is super fun to train and does everything with "flare".  She is always ready to learn something new and attacks everything with enthusiasm.  She has a stylish point and is doing great at learning how wild birds work. Stella has proven to be one of the most naturally cooperative pups I've ever worked with.  From her first litter, 1 pup has tested in NAVHDA Natural Ability and she earned a 112 Prize 1.  We will be breeding Stella this fall and have high hopes for the next litter.

A Little About Our Kennel

We like to have a lot of conversations and get to know people who are interested in our pups and we reserve the right to refuse sale to anyone we deem to be an inappropriate match for our pups.  It is extremely important to us that our pups go to good, loving  homes and we do our best to help our buyers select the right pup for their families and hunting activities.  So when you contact us, please tell us a little about yourself, and what you're looking for in your next hunting companion and family member.  Feel free to ask us detailed questions about our kennel, our dogs and the breed in general.  We truly enjoy the process of helping people find the right pudelpointer puppy for their family.

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In addition to the NAPS breeding requirements, we train and handle all of our dogs in their NA Tests.  So far, they have all earned a Prize 1.  We also train an handle our dogs in their Utility tests.  This allows us to better assess their natural level of cooperation and their ability to handle pressure.  It also allows us to help our buyers going through the testing process if they need guidance.

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We want to make sure we are contributing to the overall health of the pudelpointer breed as well as the performance.  Starting in 2022, in addition to x-ray evaluations for hip dysplasia, we will begin having our upcoming breeding females OFA certified for healthy elbows as well.  Additionally, in 2021 we ordered a full Embark DNA panel on our breeding females and will continue to do so in the future.  We will also have full Embark DNA panels on all puppies produced by our kennel in order to develop a solid DNA history of our line.

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We take our stud selection process very seriously.  When seeking a stud for our girls, we usually start looking about 6 months before we expect the breeding to happen.  We spend hours looking at pedigrees, talking to their owners and talking others who have used the studs we are interested in.  We also inquire about the health information on the stud and the stud's progeny.  We look at past pairings to females with similar pedigrees to ours to see how their progeny have performed and if any health issues stand out.  We purchased our own personal copy of the Breedmate program so that we can check the breeding coefficient of each pairing we are considering.  Temperament is one of our biggest considerations when selecting a stud.  We also do not select any stud with a PennHip of more than .5 or an OFA score less than Good.

We sell our pups registered as "breed restricted" which means that if you breed your pup while the restriction is in place, you will not be able to register any pups from the litter.  In order to lift the restriction on a pup for breeding, we require that you adhere to and complete the requirements set forth by the North American Pudelpointer Society.  We require this because we feel that it is an important step in protecting our pups as well as maintaining the quality and integrity of future litters produced.  Once our buyers meet the requirements, we gladly lift the restriction free of charge.

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We prefer not to ship puppies to their new homes.  Over the years, we have come to feel that it is too much of a risk and we would prefer our buyers to pick their puppies up in person.  In fact, the cost to fly out to pick up a pup is generally less expensive than shipping a pup these days.

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Regardless of your selection of breeder we encourage everyone going through the search for a puppy to read the NAPS Puppy Buyers Guide.  It is full of great advice for anyone navigating through the process of buying a pudelpointer.

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What you get when you get a pup from us

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We take great pride in making our pups family dogs from an early age.  Our litters are whelped in our living room under constant supervision and live there for their first 4 to 6 weeks.  We sleep on the couch in the same room with the mom and pups through the first 3 to 4 days so we can be alerted if anything major happens.  We handle the pups a few times a day to start and we gradually increase handling them as they get older.  We play with their feet, lay them on their backs, mess with their mouths and just generally get them used to all sorts of interaction with us.  When they get to about 2 to 3 weeks old we start allowing trusted friends and family to begin interacting with them as well.

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We deworm our pups every two weeks starting when they are two weeks old.  Their first solid food is around the 4 week mark, which is generally when they go outside for the first time as well.  They get their first set of vaccinations when they are as close to 8 weeks old as we can get, depending on when they are going to home with their new families.

At 5 or 6 weeks we start to introduce the wing to develop their pointing instinct and tossing small toys for them to chase and "retrieve".  We make it all fun and exciting for them.  Once we've played the wing game a few times we discontinue that and start getting out the real birds, using frozen birds at first to let them smell and chew a little and even carry around.  Then we move on to live birds that are not able to flap around too much.  We bring them into the scent cone individually to see each pups attitude toward the birds.  Many will be a little stand-offish at first but there are always those brave few who charge right in, pick up the bird and pack it around.  Once they show confidence with live birds that don't fly, we fly birds around them to enhance their natural prey drive and make it very exciting for them.  At 7 weeks we start getting them in the water  and we may even get a few swimmers before 8 weeks.  We do not pressure our pups in any way at this young age but make things fun and exciting and do what we can to develop their confidence and attachment to people.

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Your pup will come to you already micro-chipped and registered with NAVHDA.  We also provide a complimentary 1 year membership to the North American Pudelpointer Society and one month of puppy insurance through Trupanion.  Additionally, we will provide you with your pups' personal Embark DNA panel results.

Mountain Creek Gun Dog Kennel was established in 2020 on the idea to breed excellent hunting dogs as well as the great family dogs.  We currently have 2 Pudelpointers that we hunt dove, ducks, quail, pheasant and chukar with.  We occasionally throw in a deer track too.

Ripsnorter’s Diva earned a 112 Prize 1 on her NAVHDA Natural Ability test and we are currently training for Utility.

Our pups will go to their new homes microchipped and with a complimentary NAVDHA registration.  We will do bird introductions with our pups as well as water intro, season permitting.

Accepting applications for litter due June 18th

Dam: Ripsnorter's Diva

• PP-006618
• NA 112 pz I

Sire: Tall Timbers Backwater Deacon

• PP-004323
• NA 106 pz II
• UT 182 pz III
• UKC Hunting Retriever Champion

Puppy News

Calvin has owned Pudelpointers since 2005 and has been a Pudelpointer breeder since 2007.  He has tested in both the NAVHDA Natural Ability and Utility tests as well as the JGHV tests, VJP and HZP.

The main goal for Calvin's breeding program is to develop a healthy, quality line of Pudelpointers that represents the best of the breed.

Calvin is an avid hunter, with experience hunting sharptails, huns, pheasant, ruffed grouse, woodcock and waterfowl as well as white tailed deer.

At Oxbow Kennel, our pups are NAVHDA registered. We pay for registration as part of their purchase price. We guarantee pups to live a normal hunting life. We try to set up our pups for success by early socialization. We also work to introduce pups to birds, gunfire and water (if weather appropriate).

Puppy News-- Oxbow Kennel has three breeding's planned for 2026 with opening's on waitlist

Oxbow's Perfect Storm x Oxbow's Vista
Oxbow’s Muskogee Merle x Falling Feathers Cinch
Oxbow’s Muskogee Merle x Oxbow’s II Arsenal

Offered for Stud:

Native Heart Apache

• PP-007368
• NA 96 Prize 3
• UT 167 Prize 3
• Pennhip RT .30 LT .29
• OFA Hips Good
• OFA Elbows Normal

Offered For Stud: Pan American Invincible Scout – NAVHDA # PP-005930

• DOB: 08-29-19
• Weight: Approx. 60lbs
• Height: 28”
• Coat: Black - Medium Dense – Medium Harsh
• NAVHDA Pedigree

NAVHDA Testing:

• NA – 108 Prize 1 at 11 months
• UT – 200 Prize 2 at 1 year 9 months
• UT – 201 Prize 1 at 2 years 9 months
• IT – 174 no pass at 4 years old

Health Testing:

• PennHIP – Rt .28 / LT .26 at 23 months

Scout is my first versatile dog and the first dog that I have ran in any testing. Scout is biddable, cooperative and was easy to train and quick to learn. He is very smart and retains what he learns and doesn’t seem to forget much when shown the proper way. He enjoys being around his friends and will want to play with other dogs of all sizes when allowed. He definitely wants to go, go, go, but when in the house he is ready to be in your lap or laying on a chair or couch.

Scout is a machine when it comes to field hunting. He loves to run and in large fields will make cast out to 200 or so yards. He typically starts with a far cast and gradually starts to hunt in closer as the hunt goes on. If he finds a bird while on a large cast, he will be waiting for you there. In his UT test and at the Invitational he was out of sight on a point for a while until we got up to him. For my first pointing dog it is odd to me as I was used to a flushing dog right out in front of me, but I have numerous judges, gunners and training partners that love his range. I’ve learned that it is ok and to trust the dog. He does not let me down and is honest on his birds. I typically tell the clients when I guide at a local preserve don’t be scared when they see him run out 200 yards like a rocket. Even if it takes us three minutes to walk to him, he isn’t going to take the bird out.

Scout has been hunted at several local preserves for pheasant and chukar and also does some guiding for pheasant, chukar and the occasional quail at one of the preserves. We hunt pheasant, woodcock and grouse on the gamelands and other private properties. When hunting for woodcock and grouse Scout will adjust his range for the job at hand.

Scout has retrieved numerous species of waterfowl to include puddle ducks, diving ducks, sea ducks and geese. He hunts mainly on the Susquehanna River as well as the Chesapeake Bay along with occasional pond hunts. He has made multiple mark retrieves in these locations and the cold January air and water temperatures do not phase him. He has hunted around ice on the river and bay and never hesitates when asked to make a retrieve. The only thing he probably can’t do that my 100 lb. Chesapeake Bay Retriever could do was to break through thicker ice.

Scout’s sire, Pine Ridge's Jazzy Rigel is a sire with 7 Sire of Breeder's Award for NA. On his dam side he has VC Fin Renard Donna Kenya (grandparent) and VC Bella Vom Graven Stein (great grandparent). I’ve been told by numerous people that Scout has the looks and the pedigree to pass on good traits and to help improve the breed.

DOB: 09/27/2021

Weight: 58#

Height: 24”

Coat: Medium Harsh / Medium Dense

NAVHDA#: PP-007691

NAVHDA Pedigree

NAVHDA Hunt Tests:

·        NA: 112 P1

·        UT: 200 P2 @ 24 months

Health Testing

·        Hips: PENNHIP RT.25 LT.33 26MO

·        OFA Elbows: Normal (PP-EL139M25-C-VPI)

·        Embark DNA tested: Results available on request

Live Cover or AI, To Approved Females

About Lorax

Lorax is an even-tempered and efficient hunter. His best traits are his cooperation and trainability. Lorax has proven his hunting ability with furred and feathered game to include quail, duck, woodcock, squirrel, rabbit, dove, and white-tailed deer. He achieved his UT prize 2 at the young age of 2 years old with a first-time trainer. Lorax is a medium ranging dog with the determination, drive, and endurance to do long hunts. He is also a perfect family companion, able to connect with people, is gentle with children, and displays high emotional intelligence. Lorax has been a family dog since day 1 and we can’t imagine living without him. I am more than excited to watch Lorax’s bloodline continue and make Pudelpointers the best versatile breed they can be.

For more photos, go to: https://www.instagram.com/pats_guideservice/

At Stud

Safari Souths Memphis

• NAVHDA PP-007850
• DOB: 12/08/2021
• Weight: 70lbs
• Coat: Medium Dense Harsh
• NA 101 Prize ll
• UT 198 Prize ll
• OFA Hips Good Elbows Normal

Link to Pedigree

Memphis is very cooperative and in absolutely no way aggressive. He is mainly a retriever but is good in the field chasing upland birds. He is a medium range dog in the field ranging up to 150yds. In water is where he excels as he has the size and strength to power through all types of marsh, fields, and over logs. He has hunted ducks in Kansas and TN and loves it!

A Little About Us

We purchased our first versatile dog in 2019. Shortly thereafter, I joined NAVHDA and the Heartland Chapter out of Brainard, NE. Since that time, I have tested three of my dogs in the Natural Ability Test. We hunt our dogs mostly on quail and pheasant and started raising pups in 2023. We raised one litter in 2023 and another in 2024. We plan to raise two litters in 2025. We take this responsibility very seriously making every effort to insure the puppies represent the pudelpointer breed standards, are healthy, and placed in good homes.

Our breeding program goals:
1. Selectively mate dogs that have a history of excellence in their pedigree. (We use testing results throughout their pedigree to arrive at a determination).
2. Selectively mate dogs that have produced puppies that perform well in tests. (NAVHDA test results)
3. Select sires that have been DNA tested for furnishings (homozygous for furnishings) to insure all of our puppies will have furnishings.
4. Select breeding stock that represent the quality standards of the breed.
5. Never compromise quality for quantity.
6. Stay small and stay relevant.
7. Screen placements in an effort to ensure the pup is going to a good home. Families with kids and hunt are the perfect environment for our pups.

OUR MISSION:

Top Terrace Pudelpointers is a small breeding operation located in the rolling hills of western Iowa close to Harlan.  My wife, Pam, daughter, Toshia, granddaughter, Tianna, grandson, Teagon, and I all have an active role in producing puppies that will carry on the legacy of the breed.  We aspire to produce puppies that will represent the breed standards, make excellent hunting companions, and be the perfect house dog willing to take a place beside you or crash in front of the fireplace.  We will remain small, two breeding females, affording us the time to ensure each pup is properly socialized and has a variety of exposures prior to going to their forever home.

We are extremely selective when choosing dogs to use in our breeding program.  Temperament is always one of our most important considerations.  We place many of our pups in homes with children of all ages necessitating a temperament tolerant of behaviors we might expect from a child.  In addition to temperament, we research pedigrees, test scores, progeny test scores, and evaluate conformation and physical traits to ascertain a dog’s “FIT” for our breeding program.  Also, a stud dog must have had a DNA profile and documented genotype for furnishings.  All our pups will have furnishings.  Some pups may have a tighter coat than others.

Once you purchase a pup from us, you become a member of the Top Terrace family where our support is unconditional.  We value our pups beyond their time in our home and make every effort to stay in touch with each of our families.  Your success and satisfaction is important to us.  Each puppy goes to their new home with a blanket, puppy chew toys, a bag of food, treats, a training guide for the 1st year, a health/vaccination/worming record, and a new hat with our kennel name embroidered on the front.  We provide a puppy contract with a health guarantee.  We also handle and cover the cost of the pup's NAVHDA registration so our buyers don't have to.  

We believe prey drive to be closely associated with pedigree.  Our pups will have Ripsnorter in their pedigrees.  We believe in this line and are witnessing pups from this line excel in the field and in the water. 

We invite you to visit our website listed in this ad to learn more about Top Terrace Pudelpointers, our dogs, and to see our puppies working the fields and water.

Top Terrace Pudelpointers Planned Breedings for 2026:

Pioneer Iconic Keya (Keya)  X  Ripsnorter's Shoot and Miss (Noonan)

Nine beautiful babies resulted from this cross one year ago.  We anticipate another litter with exceptional quality.

Keya Pedigree

Noonan Pedigree

Ripsnorter’s Belle (Koda)  X  Ripsnorter’s Dauntless Dude

This cross has produced quality litters.  Their pups perform in the field and make exceptional companions.  Go to our webpage for pictures and videos of these pups in the field and home.

Koda Pedigree

Dude Pedigree

NAVHDA#: PP-008590

• DOB: 07/11/22
• Weight: 67#
• Height: 24”
• Coat: Medium Dense / Medium Harsh, FF (Embark)

NAVHDA Hunt Tests:

• NA: 112 P1
• UT: 204 P1
• Invitational Pass

HRC:

• 2 Started Passes
• 1 Seasoned Pass

Health Testing

• PennHip: RT 0.33 LT 0.29 (20 Months)
• Eyes Certified as Normal via OFA Veterinary Ophthalmologist
• Teeth and Temperament deemed OK by NAVHDA Judges

About Tucker

Tucker has shown to be a natural hunting dog from a very young age.  His first retrieve of a wild animal was a live wild piglet he caught while tagging along with me and my other dogs on a duck scouting trip.  Tucker brought this fully intact pig to me from out of the blue, I have a video of it.

Tucker is an enthusiastic hunter and quick learner during training sessions.  His retention of trained scenarios is very impressive.  Tucker earned a NAVHDA Natural Ability max score 112 at 7 months old and his Utility Test max score 204 at 21 months old.  Tucker also has two HRC started passes and a HRC seasoned pass, my friend handled him for one of those while I attended a family member's funeral.  Tucker has been trained by me with help from my close training friends, we are all amateurs at best.

In the home he is a gentle family member, friendly to all other people and dogs. Tucker is a relentless duck searcher on wild duck hunts and during hunt tests. He has very keen marking ability also.  Upland hunting is very much in his wheelhouse.  So far, he has hunted wild pheasants, quail, prairie chickens, sharptail grouse, and woodcock successfully in his young career with plans for more hunts this coming fall.

Tucker comes from very strong genetic backgrounds.  He shares the lines of some of the most respected Ripsnorter and Oxbow kennel produced pudelpointers.  The sky is the limit for this young pudelpointer.  Tucker earned the title of Versatile Champion at the 2025 NAVHDA Invitational Test. At the age of 3 years and 2 months he was the youngest Pudelpointer to earn the coveted title of VC during the 2025 test.  I hope to continue to strengthen the pudelpointer genetic lines with puppies out of Tucker.

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