We are confident that no other pudelpointer breeder tests and proves their stock like we do. We test our pudelpointers through the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA) as do many other breeders. Our dogs must pass Natural Ability Tests.
In addition to these standards, our dogs must prove themselves at the Big K Guest Ranch pheasant hunting preserve. At this 550 acre preserve our dogs will see 300 to 400 pheasants and chukars per year. Admittedly they are not wild birds but this is the next best thing to wild game and nothing tests a gun dog like actual birds.
Our goal in training the Pudelpointer is to produce and train outstanding gun dogs. Obedience training usually runs one month. Upland and retriever dog training will run two to four months depending upon the level you want your dog when you pick him up and take over.
With a breed as versatile as the Pudelpointer, you need the proper training ground. We have access to over 6000 acres of land so as you can imagine we can cover all areas of dog training on these properties. Our dog training equipment includes a Polaris 800 for hard to access areas for our Shed Antler Training Program, two Kubota R-T-Vs, a 900 and an 1100, a six hole dog carrier on the back with on-board water and fans for outside air circulation. We like to keep our dogs comfortable while out training.
After purchasing one of our Pudelpointers you will have use of our training facility from 12:00 pm untill dark and all day Saturday for a very small fee. We have five ponds including a Dock Dog pond. We would love to see a Pudelpointer jumping the Big Air Dock Dog competition on the Outdoor Channel. One of the many things we love about these dogs is the fact that they will point pheasant, quail, and chukar and then go jump the docks all in the same day. Pudelpointers love it all.
Our goal is to send out well trained dogs but it is up to you to continue the program. We know that there are a lot of good trainers out there but what sets us apart is service after the sale. For the life of the dog we will be there to help you continue keeping your best friend tuned up. Steve is just a cell phone call away or you can make an appointment and stop by.
Our dogs will be tested in the NAVHDA Natural Ability Test with a team of three judges giving them a score on their desire for water, tracking ability and their search and pointing ability. We feel that it is good to have an outside team of professionals take a look at all pups at this age and we totally respect their scores and appreciate the time that they put into the NAVHDA Program. But again if they don’t come up to our standards we will not breed them. Our dogs must have strong, sound hips and elbows and be solid in the field and this is all tested in the field as the dog matures.
From the Natural Ability tests they go to the Big K preserve and will have many chukars and pheasants put over them. It is here where we decide if they qualify to be put into our breeding program. Test are a great tool but we believe that the proof is in the pudding. Being the field and actually hunting over these dogs is vital. And we have the perfect grounds packed with chukars and pheasants to them train on. With Tall Timber Pudelpointers adding the Big K preserve to our program, we truly believe that we have the best program in the Northwest.
Go to BigKOutfitters.com and you can take a look at some of our training grounds: 2500 acres of property, 8 miles of the Umpqua River, all private training grounds where we can focus on training and hunting with our Pudelpointers. Next for a small fee you, your family and dog have use of our training facility from noon till dark, 7 days a week. Find another breeder that will offer you that. And if you need help Steve is a phone call away.
-Steve Waller
(541)-680-0009
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