The goal of Paul Hauge’s and Northwoods Bird Dogs’ breeding program is to produce exceptional wild bird dogs that have the ability to compete at the highest levels of field trial competition and also satisfy the most discriminating sportsman. Belle’s progeny are the epitome of that goal.
In 2005, Belle was bred to Gusty Blue which produced the outstanding female, Houston’s Belle’s Choice. She placed 4th in the Grand National Puppy Classic and was 1st reserve dog in the Grand National Grouse Futurity. Choice won a nice shooting dog stake while still a derby and has several one-hour placements in grouse trials.
Belle’s litter by Blue Shaquille produced two superior females that won many trials in both AKC horseback and grouse trials. In fact, Cold Creek Pearl placed second in the one-hour Moose River Grouse Trial last fall as a first-year shooting dog.
Her third litter by CH Can’t Go Wrong in 2008 produced two extraordinary males, Ridge Creek Cody and Houston’s Blackjack. See our blog entry “Belle’s sons winning big in horseback stakes” for more information.
Last year Belle was bred to CH Magic’s Rocky Belleboa. Those puppies are young but I worked several and they showed excellent potential.
We are excited about this breeding with Ox, a terrific and versatile young dog. He is as solid as they come in every aspect required of a wild bird dog. While he is used mainly in our grouse guiding string, he has placed in several walking and grouse trials. In Pennsylvania, Ox placed 3rd in the West Branch Open Puppy stake with a field of 40 entries and he won the Sooner Bird Dog Club Open Derby in Oklahoma with a fabulous, five-broke-find performance.
Over the past few years, I have spent hundreds of hours working with Ox, Belle and a good share of her progeny. I am confident in the potential of this litter.
See our Litters page or contact us for more information.
