Boden holding one of the pups ever so gently! (at times he makes me nervous)

Gracyn holding her favorite little girl!

The pups are growing well, and as you can see like to sleep!  They've pretty well got it made! Eat, sleep, eat, sleep, etc....The kids enjoy checking on them all the time, and I even had to put a latch on the top of the shed door so Mr. Boden (my two year old) can't sneak in when no ones looking.  The other day I was mowing and every time I'd turn and go the other way, he'd run from the sand box and go inside the shed.  I decided it would probably be best if I locked him out unless someone was there to supervise!  He does really well with them, but he just makes me nervous!  We clipped dew claws a couple days ago, and they are healing up nicely.  Tomorrow is 1 week already, and now there's only 6 to go before they start heading home.   

There hasn't been a lot of change in the first couple of days. They mostly just eat, sleep, and then eat again.  They are definitely growing!!  Belle is doing  a great job with them, and today they will get their dew claws clipped.  

Pups born September 20,2013

After a long wait, the pups have finally arrived.  At about 1:30 am the first of the little ones arrived, and about 5:30 Belle had her last pups. There are 5 females and 2 males and mom and pups are doing well.  It always amazes me at how it all works!  Belle has always been my go to girl whether in the field or when it comes to making babies. Her female to male ratio still amazes me, and over the years it hasn't mattered what male I use, she's always made it easy to market the pups.  Thanks to everyone that has been waiting (some since this spring) and being patient through the whole process. The next 7-8 weeks will be here before too long, and hopefully by updating you with pics frequently the time will go even faster!

Belle x Tyke Litter Expected Late March 2014

Belle x Tyke Breeding

Belle and Tyke pups expected late March 2014.  This is a repeat breeding and will be one to impress once again.    Belle is a proven producer or pointing pups with plenty of references. If you check out "past litters" page you'll find plenty of pictures and comments.   To get on the waiting list call 712-441-4691 or email jjfranken@premieronline.net.  A $250 deposit is required to hold your pup reserve your pup.    Feel free to call or email with any questions!

Belle x Tyke Puppy Pedigree(Click to Enlarge)

Tyke meets Belle yellow and black litter expected late September! Tyke is a 3.5 xGMPR x SH (finishing up 4 x GMPR and MH titles this spring) and comes to us by way of High Caliber Labs in South Dakota. High Caliber is a very well renowned kennel throughout the U.S. just south of Sioux Falls in the heart of Pheasant Country. Their reputation speaks for itself producing many titled dogs over the past several years.   Tyke is a yellow stud with all the natural point you could ask for.  He has a desire to hunt that is seldom seen, and amazing retrieving ability.  He has a staunch, natural point and passes that same natural pointing ability on to his offspring.    He is a 65 pound male with all the looks and a ton of muscle. You won’t find a better looking lab!  Tyke’s pedigree includes:  4xGMPR Cashmans Super Trooper MH, GMPR Rik’s Risky Raider MH, GMPR Dukes True Grits SH, GMPR Grits of Black Forest SH,  GMPR HRCH Pathfinders Jayhawk Roxy, GMPR Gumbo Of Black Forest MH, and GMPR Killarney Kate II  just to name a few.  This pedigree is loaded with some of the most sought after pointing lines in the country.   He has hunted extensively on waterfowl and upland, and he lives to hunt and will go strong all day long! Tyke is professional guide dog in South Dakota, and sees more pheasants in one week than most dogs see all year!

Belle is a 50-55 pound female out of Raider and Grits of Black Forest lines. She is pure muscle and it shows out in the field! She has a never quit mentality and hunts strong all day long! Her marking and retrieving ability is second to none, and also quarters very well and covers a lot of ground in a hurry. She was first introduced to birds at a young age, and since then has hunted 3-4 days per week during the hunting season, mainly pheasant, and has developed into a national qualifier for PHU(Pheasant Hunters Unlimited) and also won the Okoboji Bird Dog challenge at only 2 years of age. Belle can compete with some of the finest dogs in the country when it comes to upland game! She competed in last year's PHU National Championship and placed in the top 20 at nationals and in the top 15 in the final standings. She has gone on to qualify again this year for the PHU nationals. She also qualified for the NBDC Nationals(National Bird Dog Challenge as seen on the outdoor channel) this past March and the World BDC Championship that took place early this fall. I did not run her in the BDC events because she was expecting a litter of pups. Belle has competed with dogs that have placed very well at the BDC National and World Championships in PHU competitions and has consistently contended with and/or placed higher than. She gives me the best of both worlds being a solid pointer when the birds hold tight, yet is not afraid to flush a bird on the move. She is extremely intelligent and I pride myself in knowing that she has been trained personally by myself. From the day she came home with me she has lived to please me and retrieve. Whether it be a bird, bumper/dummy, tennis ball, or anything she can get her mouth around, she has never given up on a retrieve even at a very young age. People are amazed at the speed and tenacity she shows in the field, but she is also very calm around my kids and in the house. She knows that when its time to come in the house its time to settle down. She sleeps with my son every night, and she even has her own blanky that she drags around the house and to bed every night. She is truly the perfect dog giving me everything I ask for in the field and knowing when to tone it down around children and in the house! Belle lives to hunt, lives to please, and is what I consider a best friend!