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English setters can be traced back to top local and national
bloodlines. In a stroke of luck and kismet, Jerry Kolter
bought his first setters from Jack LeClair’s Spring
Garden Kennels in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. These dogs bred
to the best setters from Paul Hauge (Centuria, Wisconsin),
Leroy Peterson (Worthington, Minnesota) and Tom Tracy (Lebanon,
Connecticut) have contributed greatly to the high caliber
of present-day Northwoods setters. In addition to these foundation dogs, Jerry is constantly evaluating current dogs and bloodlines to determine how they may contribute to the improvement of their dogs.
Jerry and Betsy are now producing their fourth generation
of English setters and are intimately familiar with dogs
as far back as the fifth and sixth generations. With this
incredible wealth of knowledge, they are able to make intelligent
breeding decisions and produce puppies with predictable and
desirable traits.
In 1995, Jerry and Betsy produced their
first litter. At the time, they frequently joked about
ribbon colors at field trials. With an obvious preference
for the blue, they began registering their English setters
with the “Blue” prefix.
As much as they enjoy competition and are proud when handling
their own dogs to victories, Jerry and Betsy find it satisfying
that progeny from Northwoods Bird Dogs compete and win
for their owners. Both pointers and setters from their
kennel have won prominent field trials and championship
stakes on both the cover dog and horseback circuit. (See
Field Trials for list of accomplishments.)
Many English setters and pointers from Northwoods Bird Dogs
have been used at professional, wild bird guiding operations
such as Bowen Lodge, Big Country Kennel and others around
the country. The dogs provide high class enjoyment and superior
bird hunting for the clients of these prestigious businesses.
But, most important, Northwoods Bird Dogs clients can boast
of having the quintessential fall hunting experience of shooting
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CH. / 4x RU-CH. Blue Streak whelped: June 1995
Streak was the nation’s
top grouse and woodcock dog
in 2001. She also won the Minnesota,
Wisconsin and Pennsylvania Grouse Championships and was runner-up
in the Grand National
Grouse Championship.
Streak
is a great
wild bird dog that can be hunted during the
week and win field
trials on the weekend. She
has produced outstanding puppies that have excelled as
hunting dogs and field trial winners.
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Blue Smoke whelped: June 1995
Smoke, a littermate to Streak, is also a
tremendous wild bird dog and past winner of the Minnesota
Grouse Dog Championship. Smoke has the most accurate nose
of any dog Jerry and Betsy have bred. He was used extensively
for guided grouse hunts. Smoke is also an excellent house
dog! Unfortunately, he became sterile early in his life
after siring only a few litters.
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2x CH. / 4x RU-CH. Houston's Belle whelped: April 2001
Belle was bred and is owned by Dr. Paul Hauge of Centuria, Wisconsin, and is the product of a 30-year setter bloodline founded by Paul. Belle has been one of the most consistent winners on the cover dog circuit in recent years. She is a very versatile winner, placing in cover dog stakes in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania as well as several placements in wild bird horseback trials. Jerry has trained and developed Belle since she was one year old.
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Blue
Silk whelped: March 1999
Silk is a proven wild bird dog with exceptional
endurance and a sweet disposition. She has placed in several
wild bird field trials and has been used for guided grouse
hunts. She, like her uncle Blue Smoke, has a very accurate
nose which allows her to pin her birds with precision.
She won the Minnesota/ Wisconsin Derby of the Year award
in 2001.
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Blossom whelped: July 2002
Blossom is a good-sized female
with incredible
natural ability — lots of point,
a great nose and beautiful style.
She has unlimited endurance and is a strong bird finder. Blossom’s
disposition is affectionate and very agreeable.
Jerry feels she has the potential to be a great producer.
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