Gun Dog Forum

Hi everyone,

I am looking for recommendations for a GSP breeder, and the goal is to get a pup in the next 2-3 years. I currently have a 2-year-old GSP, and we are training for the NAVHDA gun dog test. My 2-year-old is a mixture of Standing Stones and Willow Creek Kennel.
I am looking for a dog to test and hunt with, in addition to the dog being a family pet. I would like to get involved with field trials and hunt tests with this next dog also. I am located in Wisconsin and would be willing to drive anywhere. Any suggestions are appreciated!


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I have found that there can be a big difference among GSP breeders and their dogs relative to range and purpose. Breeders focused on field trials, breed for big running dogs. Breeders focused on family, hunting and hunt tests etc., normally will produce dogs that are a bit calmer, easier to handle(IMO) but normally don't have that 1000 yd range. Most don't do both well but that's just my opinion. I also think some prices for pups are getting a bit out of hand for the quality of dogs produced. Nothing wrong with the dogs per se but some breeders advertise a lot and you can get a pup as good/better for less cost...from breeders the masses aren't familiar with. For that reason, I would avoid breeders active on YT.....again just my opinion. YMMV.

If I wanted to raise some eyebrows and was going to pick a well known GSP breeder out of my hat whose dogs consistently do well at a national level in just about everything, I would take a hard look at Odyssey Kennels in Missouri. They have produced outstanding....HOF caliber dogs. If you like your current dog, you might also consider just staying with Willow Creek. Chrest Kennels near Rochester, MN is a smaller breeder that produces quality hunting dogs that do well in NAVHDA. They also train. There are some old threads on here you can do a search for and get other names of breeders from, as well. Good luck. Nothing better than looking for a new pup.