Northwoods Bird Dogs is committed to producing top quality English setter and pointer litters from the best dams and sires in the country. Jerry and Betsy strive for puppies that have it all—excellent physical conformation, superior instincts, intelligence and wonderful dispositions. With proper environment and training, their puppies will mature into outstanding dogs, whether in the woods, fields or in the home.
A limited number of litters are planned each year. Some puppies are available for sale while others will be owned and trained by Northwoods Bird Dogs.
CH Elhew G Force x Northwoods Vixen
Pedigree
CH Elhew G Force is a handsome, liver-and-white male now three years old. He has a kind disposition and always takes his biscuit treats gently. He gets along well with other dogs whether males or females. This precocious dog was started by trainer Harold Ray and won his first championship on wild quail while still a derby. Force has since performed consistently and won frequently whether handled by professional Doug Ray or his owner, Tim Moore. Force is out of CH Elhew Fibber McGee x Magic Carpet, a phenomenally successful breeding whose offspring have placed in 20 championships. Other dogs have been top-producers on plantation hunting strings throughout the South.
Northwoods Vixen is a leggy, 40-lb. dog with the sort of intelligence that shines in her eyes. Her coloration is black/orange with a dark nose and eyes. She has an even mask and her body is pure white. Vixen is a dream to have in the house and gets along well with any dog. Vixen is a hard-hunting dog that handles easily, backs naturally and retrieves. She is beautiful to watch in the fields and woods—whether in motion or on point, intense and stylish. She has pointed wild birds from northern Minnesota to southern Georgia. Vixen is out of CH Westfall’s Black Ice x Northwoods Prancer, a stellar litter of females that are excellent house dogs as well as wild bird dogs. Her litter sister, CH JTH Izzie, won a walking championship at 20 months of age. For full details about Vixen, please view Current Generation Females.
This breeding combines top individuals from consistently talented litters—CH Rockacre Black Hawk x Elhew Katie Lee, CH Fibber McGee x Magic Carpet, CH Westfall’s Black Ice x Northwoods Prancer—which increases the odds of outstanding offspring. This concept is a cornerstone of the breeding philosophy of Northwoods Bird Dogs.
Vixen whelped seven females and two males on April 21. Puppies are $1,050.
Blue Shaquille x Houston’s Belle’s Choice
Pedigree
This is the third time Jerry and Betsy have repeated this line-bred Houston pairing. Jerry trained many from both previous litters and the young dogs matured into outstanding grouse dogs. They are staunch, naturally back, have uncommon bird-finding ability and drive but handle easily.
Blue Shaquille is as good a grouse dog as they have ever owned. He has a handsome, blocky head and weighs 54 lbs. Shaq has an excellent nose and a strong, powerful stride that always leads to birds. For full details about Shaquille, please view Current Generation Males.
Houston’s Belle’s Choice is an athletic, 42-lb., dog with an even mask. She has beautiful style in motion—smooth and strong. Choice points with loftiness and is a natural backer. For full details about Choice, please view Current Generation Females.
Choice whelped six puppies on April 5. The entire litter is reserved.
CH Houston’s Blackjack x Northwoods Chablis
Pedigree
Blackjack was bred to Chablis’ litter sister, Northwoods Chardonnay, in 2011. Jerry and Betsy had several of those dogs in for training and can highly recommend this breeding.
CH Houston’s Blackjack is a handsome, evenly marked tri-color male that weighs about 56 lbs. He is co-owned by Frank LaNasa and Leroy Peterson. In September 2012, Jack won his first championship at the National Amateur Prairie Chicken Shooting Dog Championship. Jerry worked him in the woods as a puppy and since then he has been trained from horseback by his owner. Jack is an excellent bird finder with a strong way of going, lofty on point and naturally backs. This litter will be line bred to Houston with two crosses to multiple grouse champion Houston’s Belle.
Northwoods Chablis weighs 38 lbs. and has dark, lively eyes and an attractive marking by her right eye. Chablis was early-maturing; she found and handled many ruffed grouse her first season. She hunts hard, handles and is staunch. For full details about Chablis, please view Current Generation Females.
Chablis has been bred and is expected to whelp on May 27. Puppies are $950.
CH Houstons Blackjack x Northwoods Highclass Kate pedigree
This is a first-time breeding of two outstanding individuals. If it’s true that like produces like, then this litter should be a sure thing!
CH Houston’s Blackjack is a handsome, evenly marked tri-color male that weighs about 56 lbs. He is co-owned by Frank LaNasa and Leroy Peterson. In September 2012, Jack won his first championship at the National Amateur Prairie Chicken Shooting Dog Championship. Jerry worked him in the woods as a puppy and since then he has been trained from horseback by his owner. Jack is an excellent bird finder with a strong way of going, lofty on point and naturally backs. This litter will be line bred to Houston with two crosses to multiple grouse champion Houston’s Belle.
Northwoods Highclass Kate is an attractive and talented 41-lb. tri-color. She comes from an outstanding litter of grouse dogs by Northwoods Blue Ox and Houston’s Belle’s Choice whelped in 2010. Kate is classy-running (aptly named!) and hard-hunting and points birds with precision. When she’s on point, the bird is there! She is a medium in range and handles easily. Kate has the sweet disposition of both parents and is calm and quiet whether in the kennel or home. She is owned by Barry Frieler who has many hours afield with her—whether for woodcock, ruffed or sharp-tailed grouse. Kate was campaigned as a puppy and derby and won the Minnesota/Wisconsin Cover Dog Derby Award in 2012.
Kate has been bred and is expected to whelp on June 22. Puppies are $950.
CH Ridge Creek Cody x Northwoods Chardonnay
pedigree
This is a first time breeding between two outstanding wild bird dog. Chardonnay has produced outstanding dogs from each of her previous litters. We have trained several puppies sired by Cody and were impressed with their natural ability.
CH Ridge Creek Cody is a handsome, evenly marked tri-color male that weighs about 50 lbs. He is owned by Larry Brutger and campaigned in field trials by Shawn Kinkelaar. Cody is a multiple champion and setter award winner. Jerry worked him on the North Dakota prairie when he was a puppy and since then he has been trained from horseback. Cody is an excellent bird finder with a determined way of going, lofty on point and naturally backs. This litter will be line bred to Houston with two crosses to multiple grouse champion Houston’s Belle.
Northwoods Chardonnay is a leggy, 40-lb., dog with a beautiful head and uncommon markings. She is a strong bird finder, is naturally staunch and backs. Chardonnay has a long stride that easily carries her over the ground and a style in motion that is both exuberant and exciting. For full details about Chardonnay, please view Current Generation Females.
Chardonnay whelped nine puppies on March 29. The entire litter is reserved.
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