Tork (CH Southern Confidence x Northwoods Comet, 2023)
“He’s a dream come true for me.”
~ Nik Zewers, Minnesota
Northwoods Louie (CH Erin’s Hidden Shamrock x Northwoods Nickel, 2018), on left, and Junie (CH True Confidence x Northwoods Comet, 2021)
“These two dogs are my greatest joy.”
~ Joey Paxman, Montana
Paco (CH Southern Confidence x Northwoods Comet, 2023)
“He’s the smartest dog I have ever had.”
~ Josh Matel, Minnesota
Sig (Northwoods Rob Roy x Northwoods Minerva, 2019), on left, and Rob Roy (Northwoods Blue Ox x Northwoods Chablis, 2012)
~ Chris Bye, Wisconsin
For a business idea that originated in the grouse woods of the Lake States, dogs out of our breeding now live and hunt wherever there are wild birds.
This selection of photos from clients shows dogs pursuing not only ruffed grouse (including one extremely steady setter) but Hungarian partridge and ring-necked pheasants. Correspondence from other clients mentions chukars, prairie chickens, woodcock, blue grouse, sage grouse, sharp-tailed grouse and California, Gambel’s, Mearns and bobwhite quail.
Junie (CH True Confidence x Northwoods Comet, 2021)
~ Joey Paxman and Amanda Allpress, Montana
Pearl (CH Elhew G Force x Northwoods Vixen, 2016), on right, and her shorthair partner
~ Caleb Johansson Family, Minnesota
Fitz (RU-CH Erin’s Prometheus x Northwoods Carly Simon, 2019)
~ Ted Sommer Family, Wisconsin
Alzada (CH Ridge Creek Cody x Northwoods Chardonnay, 2013), age 10 years
“Thanks for sharing a dog of a lifetime.”
~ Tom Condon, Montana
Northwoods Carly Simon (Blue Shaquille x Houston’s Belle’s Choice, 2011), age 12 years
“More than a minor celebrity, many have traveled to the hunt camp just to hunt with Carly Simon and spend time with her on ‘her’ couch.”
~ Chris Bye and Jessica Kramer, Wisconsin
Northwoods Rudolph (CH Southern Confidence x Northwoods Comet, 2023), age 6 months, on left, and his grand-dam Northwoods Vixen (CH Westfall’s Black Ice x Northwoods Prancer, 2011), age 12 years
“Young and a little goofy vs. old and wise. A fun brace!”
~ Both owned by Northwoods Bird Dogs
Maisy (RU-CH Northwoods Atlas x Houston’s Nelly Bly, 2023), age 6 months
“The star of last week was Maisy. She handled well, made beautiful casts, and pointed a grouse!”
~ Zenas Hutcheson, Minnesota
Caddie (CH Southern Confidence x Northwoods Comet, 2023), age 6 months
“This last week, Caddie has really turned it on. Her first woodcock!”
~ Brian Smith, Pennsylvania
RU-CH Northwoods Atlas (Northwoods Grits x Northwoods Nickel, 2017)
As the sun rises on a recent morning, Atlas points with style and confidence on a covey of sharp-tailed grouse. He is on a training run before the fall field trial season begins. Atlas is owned and handled by Greg Johnson of Wisconsin.
Northwoods Madison (Northwoods Grits x Northwoods Nickel, 2018) and Jerry. Photo by Ben McKean.
At the age of one, Northwoods Madison (Northwoods Grits x Northwoods Nickel, 2018) is precocious—and not only in desire and focus but in stamina. From the moment she’s released at the breakaway, Madison has one thing on her mind. Birds. During this morning’s session, she finds and points four coveys.
Madison is owned by Barry Frieler of Minnesota.
Northwoods Grits, age 4
Northwoods Blue Ox x Northwoods Chablis
Dixie, Georgia
February 2015
photo by Chris Mathan, The Sportsman’s Cabinet
Northwoods Rum Rickey, age 3, Blue Shaquille x Snyder’s Liz
Northwoods Chablis, age 6, Blue Shaquille x Houston’s Belle’s Choice
Dixie, Georgia
February 2015
photo by Chris Mathan, The Sportsman’s Cabinet
Northwoods Vixen, age 3
CH Westfall’s Black Ice x Northwoods Prancer
Dixie, Georgia
February 2015
photo by Chris Mathan, The Sportsman’s Cabinet
Littermates Northwoods Jaguar and Buddy, age 1
CH Elhew G Force x Northwoods Vixen
Duxbury, Minnesota
July 2014
photo by Jerry Kolter
Northwoods Parmigiano, age 2
Northwoods Blue Ox x Houston’s Belle’s Choice
Duxbury, Minnesota
November 2012
photo by Jerry Kolter