Hunting and Training Updates
Pudelpointer Halo – A Special Little One We’re Keeping
by BreAnna Mix
We are keeping her—her name is Halo. The runt of the litter, and we suspect she may be deaf or hard of hearing. She’s a special little one, and we’re committed to giving her the opportunity to grow and thrive.
Pudelpointer Rivr – Natural Ability Water Work Progression
by BreAnna Mix
She swims. Next up is expanding her search. Building independence and range takes time and exposure. Cam did a great job with her—now I get to run Rivr in Natural Ability.
Pudelpointer Puppy – Tracking in the Rain
by BreAnna Mix
Puppy tracking in the rain. Windy Sage A Rivr Runs Through It working through conditions with focus and determination. Tracking is about concentration and staying on the line, no matter the environment.
March 29, 2026
Pudelpointer Molly – NAVHDA Style Duck Drag Retrieve
by BreAnna Mix
Nice retrieve on a fresh bird. Still working on handling live birds. This is NAVHDA-style duck drag work with Molly, building reliability and confidence through the conditioned retrieve.
Pudelpointer Puppy Big Smoke – First DuckPups first duck
by BreAnna Mix
Pups first duck. This is Falling Feathers Big Smoke, out of VC Ripsnorters Outlaw Grounds (Judeeeee :)) and Cedarwoods Cowboy Oakley UT I (Case). Got to love the cooperation in these pups—early exposure showing up the right way.
Pudelpointer Paladins Go Man Go “Gunny” – Bird Introduction
by BreAnna Mix
Paladins Go Man Go “Gunny” bird introduction. Gunny is by Cedarwoods Harley and out of a Hardtrigger female, sired by Cedarwoods Image of Tukr and out of a Czar sister. Strong pedigree behind this young Pudelpointer. High hopes.
Pudelpointer Puppy Learning How to Be a Dog
by BreAnna Mix
Pudelpointer puppy learning how to be a dog by socializing with older dogs. These early interactions build confidence, respect, and communication skills that matter later in training and hunting.
Pudelpointer Puppy – Instincts Make the Struggle Real
by BreAnna Mix
Instincts make the struggle real. I walked away for two minutes to fill a water bowl and an under-5-week Pudelpointer pup went missing. He made his way to the duck pen and got stuck in a live trap. Strong instincts show up early.
Pudelpointer Lena – A Pretty Young Female with Correct Conformation
by BreAnna Mix
Oh Lena, you are so pretty. A look at Lena when she was young, showing correct conformation and balance in a Pudelpointer breeding female. Structure matters, and this is what we like to see.
Pudelpointer Puppy Big Smoke – Water Work for the Natural Ability Test
by BreAnna Mix
Big Smoke has water figured out. Early water work preparing for the Natural Ability test water portion. Confidence, willingness, and understanding built through proper exposure and repetition.
Pudelpointer Puppy Helping Remove Burrs from Calli
by BreAnna Mix
Young Pudelpointer pup cleaning up preacher’s lice for Calli. A nice moment showing cooperation and awareness as the pup helps remove burrs from an older dog.
Pudelpointer Dogs Need Time to Be Dogs – Found a new trail to run the dogs
by BreAnna Mix
Dogs need time to be dogs. Found a new trail to run the Pudelpointers—the closest thing to grouse woods we have in southern Minnesota. Letting them move, explore, and hunt on their own terms matters.