We are planning a litter in 2008 with our female, Muddy Waters
Athena "Buffy". Buffy is a NAVHDA Utility Prized finished gun dog with a score of 192/204. She passed this test at age 3.
For fun, we have tested her other times and she performs consistent every time. These tests help substantiate the hunting
abilities and skills of each dog. For details of each test see the links on the left side of the page.
When hunting with Buffy from an early age, she was a pleasure. She has a natural quartering
search pattern, intense point and good retrieve. She uses her instincts and brains to produce game. She is relaxing to hunt
with because we can trust she will handle the birds properly. Buffy comes from a 'Progeny Performance Award" Litter and both
parents were NAVHDA Utility tested and prized.
We have chosen Sunnynook's Macaw as the sire. Sunnynook's Macaw "Mac" is a cooperative
'smart' hunting dog with a pleasant temperment. He has a great nose, often pointing game at a good distance. He has been
tested in the difficult NAVHDA Utility Test and passed with a score of 189/204. Both Mac's parents were NAVHDA Utility prized dogs
and Mac's first/previous litter he sired earned a 'Progeny Performance Award". We had the pleasure of hunting with him for
several days and felt he would compliment Buffy well.
We ask that each owner test their puppy in a natual ability
evaluation hunt test. Along with reports from the hunter, this test provides an independent evaluation that helps judge the
breeding quality of each parent. We upper level test the parents so you have an independent rating on the sire and dam, along
with our assessments.
UPDATE: Buffy has now been bred
to Mac and puppies are expected to whelp around May 16th. All puppies have been spoken for.
4/13: Buffy had 8 males and 1 female!
4/24: All 9 pups are doing great. Some are just
starting to open their eyes today.
6/23: Puppies are being introduced to a wing and a come whistle command.
