We have no started dogs available at this time.  Our puppies are, however, doing a lot of things that could label them started.  They are showing promise of having great noses and really working the cover well.  They are very biddable, working close, and responsive to the whistle and voice.  They love birds, and love to retrieve.  They live with us in the house, are house trained, and great with the family.

      Getting a started dog or a mature dog can be a great experience and is a very good option for some people.  However, it is something you should enter into with a lot of thought and some research.  Most of the dogs that we offer that are "started" are puppies that we selected to watch and work with... they are our "pick" puppies, and showed a lot of promise.  On most occasions these puppies remain in our home and become competitors and future breeding stock.  Occasionally one of these young dogs is offered for sale.They have been socialized, lived in our home, worked in the field, and often in the show ring. They are excellent hunting and family companions.

      Beware of the other "started" dog that is often available.  He is the puppy that didn't sell.  Because he was trouble, he was put outside in a kennel, and very occasionally taken out for a training session.  He is not socialized, and does not have the skills to be a family companion.  Another scenario we see is the dog that just plain washed out of a training program, but has a "month of professional training".

    Always try to get references, visit the kennel and the dogs, and use your instincts as to why you feel this dog is available.  It may be a wonderful thing, or a unfortunate mistake.

    If you are interested in a started dog, feel free to contact us as occasionally we hear of a nice dog available.