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As I stated in my previous post A New Journey Begins I am ready for my next adventure in versatile hunting dogs.  On March 25th the G litter at vom Schlussstein Drahthaars graced the world with their glorious presence after a long night of delivery.  This was Emma’s first litter after recently running the Armbruster in Gettysburg PA.  This is where Jeff met the future sire of this litter,  Aragorn(Bodey) out of Donny Zarra’s vom Grimm Haus kennel also in PA.  If you are interested in a puppy please don’t hesitate to contact Jeff Green at jeff@green-ranch.com. 

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Inside the house it was almost feeding time, and as the puppies woke up we talked about size and personalities and of course how soon I can take mine home.  These puppies are clearly well loved by all members of the Green family, both 4 legged and 2.  With a litter of 7 males and 4 females there are plenty of mouths to feed and bellies to rub.

When you arrive at Green Ranch, more times than not, you’re greeted by 1 or more Drahts running inside the fenced yard and spinning in circles out of sheer joy of visitors headed in the driveway.  You can tell these dogs are valued members of the family.  This day we were greeted by momma Emma, gramma Ava and great grandparents Ceasar and Katie.  The new puppies inside sleeping making the 4th generation of family in a very love filled home.  To me this is a huge statement to Jeff’s dedication and love to his dogs, 4 generations under 1 roof, amazing.  Grampa Brutus(Jacob vom Buffeltaler) also lives just down the road.  There is no shortage of water soaked beards or hunting buddies at Green Ranch.

Jeff explained he recently rehomed Drake vom Schussstein after bringing him back to the ranch from the previous owner.  Drake had been there for a few of my visits and I know that his new home will be more than pleased with this great dog.  Fia is another draht at Green Ranch I have grown fond quite of, for our limited interactions.  She is a very energetic pup from Jeff’s F litter.  Fia sustained a broken leg as a puppy and has yet to leave her home at Green Ranch.  She is a great hunter and a loving dog.  Her leg injury has given her a special place in my heart after seeing Django hop along down her recovery path from her accident as a pup, never fully recovering.  I need to get some more info on Fia and some pictures to help her find a new home.  She would unquestionably make a great partner for any hunter.

Jeff and I spent some time looking at his game birds, and pens.  I told him I needed some guidance on what I would need to keep a few birds on hand for when my pup is ready to come home and start her training.  If you have a question about birds or keeping them Jeff is the guy to ask.

I am excited to have the chance to visit with both Emma and body in the coming weeks(and the puppies) at Green Ranch.  I’m sure we will have great stories to tell about the great hunters in this litter.  enough with the words, enjoy the puppy pictures!

All lined up

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basket of puppies

blue male  cream girl emma and male female male & female male 2 male 3 male nose

red maleorange male 2

purple femaleorange male peach female pink female puppies grey puppy pile

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This is a tiny little male that’s just plain awesome!red male 3

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emma feeding

The 7 males

the boys

 

The 4 females(I can’t wait to bring one home!)

the girls

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Yesterday I made the trip to Green Ranch in Everett PA and met up with Jeff Green.  Emma is now 4 weeks away from giving birth to some of the finest hunting dogs on the planet.  She proved this again yesterday when Jeff and I took her out on his game farm.  Emma’s points were picturesque as usual.  There is nothing like watching the excitement in a dog working a scent followed by a rock solid point, and being steady to flush and shot.  Emma was bred to Aragorn vom Grimm Haus from western PA.  Emma is a close working dog which I prefer to long ranging ultra hyper dogs.  She ran perfectly for Jeff and I on our short walk, possibly since she’s finally showing a dip in her belly.  After a poor showing last month on my behalf I decided to hang up the Beretta 686 28 ga. and pull out the Ruger Red Label 12 ga and put some birds in the game bag.  After knocking the rusts off(aka missing the first shot) I ended up 7 for 6 on birds.

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Emma vom Schlussstein

 

It was a great time for everyone involved.  I believe it’s so important to have a great relationship with the breeder you choose to get your puppy from.  Jeff and I have known each other for several years since he had Django for training.  I knew my next puppy would come from his kennel and have always recommended him as a breeder and trainer to friends and family.  He truly loves his dogs, and this breed.

 

I hope you enjoy the pictures from the hunt as much as we had taking them!

Aragorn (Bodie)

Aragorn vom Grimm Haus

Green Ranch hunting with Emma vom Schlussstein

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120A year ago(2/8/14) I had a tear-filled goodbye to my beloved beardy dog, Django, due to kidney failure.  To say that she was my best friend would not begin to do her a service.  For 5 years of my life I got to enjoy her as my shadow.  It was well known that if you were to invite me anywhere I would be bringing her along as well.  Fishing, camping, hiking, rafting, dinner, drinks, we were inseparable. Django was a Deutsch-Drahthaar (more info: here) versatile hunting dog.  I am of the opinion these are the greatest versatile hunting dog available today.  My style of hunting is varied as you will come to see each season.  Please take a moment to visit the VDD-GNA website to learn more.  Django was absoutely awesome, the end.

Flash forward to this year and I have finally made it to a point that I am ready for a new adventure in bearded dogs.  I developed a great relationship with a Drahthaar Breeder, trainer, and also pheasant farm owner/operator Jeff Green.  Talk about a great friend to have for a versatile dog owner!  Jeff runs Green Ranch(info) and vom Schlussstein Drahthaar Kennel(info) in Everett PA.  Not only is he all those things, but he also is a great person, all dogs love him, and he loves the dogs.  I think the dogs know he’s THE PHEASANT GUY.  Jeff recently bred his dog Emma and she is due this March.  We spoke and I will be taking a look at the females that come from this litter.  This will be vom Schlussstein’s “G” or 7th litter with all puppies being named with the letter G as their kennel name.  Many people opt to choose a call name as I did with Jennie vom Buffeltaler(Django).  The puppies should be ready to bring home the 3rd week of May and if I choose a pup I’ll be taking the week off to bond with her in her new environment.

The excitement is building!