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Northwoods Blue Ox

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Northwoods setter puppies flushing bobwhite quail

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Northwoods Chardonnay

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Northwoods Blue Ox and Jeff Hintz

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Northwoods Parmigiano and Northwoods Prancer

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Friday, February 28, 2025

What if I’d said “WHOA”?

The video shows two young setters working wild bobwhite quail in southwestern Georgia. The dog in front that stopped looks, at first, relatively sure. But then he starts to move. He and the backing dog… >

Friday, February 7, 2025

Be an advocate for your dog

Be an advocate for your dog. Jerry and I needed this advice recently as we struggled with a serious injury with Rudy, our big, handsome, two-year-old pointer male. Not all veterinarians are created equal. As… >

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Fall 2024 field trial results

Dogs out of our Northwoods breeding were big winners in field trials during the fall 2024 season. This included setters at all major field trials held in the Minnesota/Wisconsin area and a young setter in… >

Monday, December 30, 2024

2024: Hail and Farewell

In a nod to the CBS News “Sunday Morning” feature, Betsy and I want to honor two special people and nine dogs that passed away in 2024. Jeff Hintz (1948 – 2024)Though our mutual association… >

Monday, December 16, 2024

Photo Album: Autumn 2024

Autumn is a hunter’s favorite season of the year. It’s also when Jerry and I hear from happy dog owners around the country. They head out with their dogs as often as they can—sometimes with… >

Northwoods Bird Dogs is a pointing dog breeding and training facility located in east central Minnesota. Our focus is on English setters and pointers used in the pursuit of upland birds — particularly ruffed grouse and woodcock.

We are adjacent to thousands of acres of wild bird habitat that offer excellent training opportunities. Our training programs are designed to develop a dog’s natural instincts and our proven techniques and plentiful bird exposure bring out of the best in each dog.

Our breeding program has been honed through multiple generations of English setters and pointers. Puppies and dogs from Northwoods Bird Dogs have it all—physical conformation, instinct and temperament—that make them ideal companions in the field and in the home.

~ Jerry Kolter & Betsy Danielson