Zhingos and his off season grouse
This pup turns six months old tomorrow and he’s ready for some hunting! We need September to hurry up and get here.
Chippewa’s pups!
I’ve been very happy with young Chippewas pups have been looking real good overall. See long version of this video on our FB Page.
The season’s close.
Today wrapped up our 5 1/2 month ruffed grouse season… Where as always, we have pursued the king to witness magnificent dog work, experience the synergy between man and bird-dog, capturing grouse dogs doing what they do best in photos, putting food on the table while our partner lies at my feet telling stories of the days afield, and just experiencing the great outdoors day after day through the change in seasons of early fall till late winter with the companionship of a quality gun dog. We were fortunate to be able to pursue the king 84 days in our long season. Every season offers such humbling experiences and continued respect for the king of all gamebirds.
The dogs and I gave it a strong effort today for bird contacts. What a fantastic way to end the season! I brought two of my veterans along today in, Duncan and Pixel. They pointed between the two of them every bird that we came across together. Pixel had two terrific points and several nice honors. Duncan… The greatest dog that I will probably ever own. I pray that I can replicate this grouse dog. He hunted in total over four hours today and pointed every Ruff he came in contact with which totaled 10 grouse. I terribly missed three golden opportunities but the birds must have all been talking to each other today. I had clean chances to shoot the birds but they did there rising helicopter exit which I always miss no matter how hard I try to get above the bird. Then later on I ran into two of my very good grouse buddies where Duncan had a point for me but I was busy taking a beautiful photo while the bird took off and then he pinned the same bird twice for one of my buddies who will remain anonymous and unfortunately was not able to connect for Duncan. So there may not be any feathers in my bag but we ended the season on an incredibly high note! Here are a few photos from the day. Note the last picture of my wife’s celebration cake. She’s my whole support system year round. I love you and so do the dogs!
Both Omiimii & Ripple in heat!
Omiimii will be bred late February and we are still deciding whether or not to breed Ripple this time around. Stay tuned! Pups should be ready to go mid-June!
Little Chips on the way
We hope the Chippewa/Widget litter has the class of their parents! Here’s Chippewa back in the preseason.
Zhingos, 4 months old
Zhingos has been developing real nicely. We look forward in seeing if he will make the breeding cut this year. He’s a full sister to Missy and Stella.
Five weeks until Widget pups hit the ground!
A much anticipated litter, Widget by Chippewa is due February 16th. We look forward to this pairing.
Happy New Year from PRL!
Here’s to taking 2018 head on with purpose!
Ripple by Chippewa
We are considering this breeding if Ripple comes into heat in the next two months. If interested let us know.
The Tribes Litter 5.5 weeks old
The Tribes Litter, Pixel by Chippewa. 5.5 weeks old today. From top left to right then next row: Cherokee, Sioux, Crow, Pixel, The King, Chippewa, Navajo, Dakota, and Apache. Puppies looking good and will be in their future hunting homes in the weeks ahead.
Widget is in heat now
The one, the only Paint River’s Widget Levi is in heat and will be bred in 7-10 days. Possibly to Chippewa with our good old boy, Duncan as a back up plan. We had wanted to use one of our approved outside studs but given logistics in time and travel it’s proving difficult. One way or another this PRL superstar will be bred soon. Stay tuned for updates right here!