Get to know Shooter: Shooter is exceptionally cooperative and intelligent. He is easy to train and handle. Shooter’s cooperation and intelligence make him a quick study that is eager to please. From his obedience training to his trained retrieve, to his duck hunting preparation, he definitely picks up on things quickly! Shooter went from heeling on lead to collar conditioned to heel in 1 training session. He went through our trained-retrieve process in record time. In only 4 days he was collar conditioned to hold and fetch and was starting lining drills. After only 1 steadiness training session he was ready for his first duck hunt.

In the field, Shooter is tireless. He hunts between 60 and 90 yards and covers ground quickly. Even though he covers a lot of ground, he is easy to handle and a joy to hunt behind. He backs naturally, retrieves to hand and you can believe him when he says he found a bird. He hits his points with incredible intensity and paired with his good looks Shooter makes a very impressive and striking dog in the field.

Shooter’s AKC testing record speaks for itself on just how trainable, cooperative, and steady he is. Shooter went 6 for 6 Master Hunter braces, and he made becoming a Master Hunter look easy!

All of Shooter’s characteristics are exactly what we are looking for in our dogs. He passes his incredibly sweet, easy-going, quiet disposition onto his puppies and his natural retrieving drive shines through as well.