Mike and Sam

Hello Jared,
Just wanted to let you know Sam is doing great. She comes to work with me most days, loves to run, and boss her puppy peers. She LOVES chasing birds… I think she has some serious hunting potential!

Mike Solin

Here is some fun shots of us introducing these young English pointer puppies to birds! Contact us we have two females available!

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Teaching dogs to Back

Here is a photo of Ben Garcia and myself teaching a dog to back shot of Ben helping me with a dog named Scout. We worked him on backing this English Pointer female that was on point.  One tip that was huge through out the week was timing. Making sure you give the cue and make the correction at the precise time this helps the dog  learn faster and with less pressure.

Molly on point

Molly has found a great new home with Chuck H in Canada. Chuck has been very happy with Molly in the home and in the field. She has a great nose with lots of style. She is getting along well with the other dogs. Chuck will hunt her extensively this coming fall. It’s always rewarding when you can place a dog in a great home.

Molly on the left in Canada working birds

Scott out training

Jared,

Just wanted to say thanks for all you did ensuring I received the type of dog I wanted.Aspen is great.Her temperament,bird drive and personality have amazed me.She is simply been a pleasure.Her personality has friends,family and people I come across asking where i purchased such a great dog.I tell them Jared Moss at Best Gun Dogs.Thanks Again Jared.Here are some pictures from her first sharptail grouse hunt,and some training sessions.I cant wait for this hunting season to start.

Thanks Scott Swallow and Aspen

Hunting Grouse

The Beginning

This is a photo of my self on the left and my younger brother Justin on the right. I was looking through some pics of when we first started hunting with and training German Shorthair Pointers. This photo was taken when I was 15 years old.  That was over 14 years ago. These were the first two dogs I had ever trained or owned. We had a great day at the pheasant preserve. The dogs did well and we had a fun time with my brothers and father. Some of the best memories I have are with my family in the field.  It’s fun to look back and remember the good old days. It helps give you a perspective on where you started.

odie

Jared,

I can’t tell you how pleased I am with “Odie”.  He is everything you said.  I’ve had the opportunity to take him hunting twice and he impressed everyone. The first time he had only been here for four days and we killed ten of the eleven quail put out for us. He was FANTASTIC. I can’t tell you how much fun I had.  I was a little worried about purchasing a dog in Utah, when I live in Virginia – sight unseen; but you are a man of your word – he’s a wonderful dog and companion.  I’ve enjoyed working with you and will try to send business your way

Thank you,  David

Emma

Emma has been breed to Jay! It looks like this breeding took and so we will be expecting puppies the first part of April. Emma is one of  those dogs that does it all. She points with intensity and style, retrieves to hand, and loves to run. Emma has been a breeze to train in the field and around the home. She is great with my kids and loves to play fetch. She even comes up with a shed horn every once in while. Emma is a bird fining machine she has a great nose and a ability to find birds no matter the conditions.

Jay

Jay is a frozen semen dog out of Hall of Fame Elhew Snakefoot. Clarence Gamble of Great Basin Kennels says that Jay is a top of line hunting dog. Jay Points with class, runs with lots of power, and finds birds! Jay retrieves to hand naturally, has a sweet temperament and throws these qualities in his puppies consistently.  Jay has sired a few litters in his day and his puppies are proving him to be a great sire.  Check with Clarence from Great Basin Kennels for more info about Jay.

GSP Puppy 12 weeks

I was reading an article in the Gun Dog Magazine yesterday titled “Select the Ideal Puppy: When and When Not to Get Emontional” by James Spencer. In the article it talks about some key points to focus on when looking for that ideal puppy. It details what points you should be emotional about and which ones to make based on good old facts.  I really liked these points.

Which Breed? James states “This decision should be highly emotional, ergo lots of fun” have fun with this decision. Write down the qualities and traits your looking for in a dog and then find the breeds that accomplish those tasks. Be open minded and look out side the box.

Which Breeder?
James states you should talk wit more than one reputable breeder  who regularly produce good working dogs. His advice is to talk with the breeder about the dogs the breeder has. Ask questions about health, which litter, timing, and do you just plain like the guy. Just this week I spoke with a gentleman that kept asking me the same questions over and over like I needed to reassure him about what he was looking for.  I told him that he needed to find a breeder that he connected with and cold trust. Especially if your buying a dog sight un-seen.

Which Litter?
This is a totally rational step.  If you have selected a good breeder than this step is easy because if they are reputable then get on the list for the next litter.

Which Puppy?
This is an emotional step.  James gives the idea of staying away from the litter until the puppies are old enough to come home. This way you wont get attached to a particular puppy based just off the puppies appearance. This will allow you to also get to evaluate the puppies personality. Great advice James!

A Word of Caution
Every puppy, no matter how well-bred, is a gamble.  These are some steps to help reduce the risk of  getting a dud. But you never know what can happen.  James says and I quote “If for any reason, you can’t take that risk, you should opt for a risk-free (but more expensive) “started” or “fully trained” dog.”

The National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic is going to be held this weekend February 17-19 in Kansas City Missouri. The event is scheduled to help people learn about conservation, dog training, upland game bird hunting (pheasant and quail) and much more. If you live near by don’t miss this opportunity at a great event. For more information visit the Pheasants Forever website.