Mud (solid liver) can’t wait for the retrieve and dives in hoping there may be something already on the water. Jack (liver & white ticked) and Daisy (liver and roan puppy) are quick to follow and soon realize, after treading water, I still have the dummies. They absolutely love the water and retrieving.

 Jack is a Tick X Zack pup I kept from last spring with the intention of bringing him into our breeding program.  He is off to a fantastic start on chukar.  He seems to have a great nose, ranges well, pointed the first covey he pointed, and has eagerly retrieved the birds I have shot.  With other dogs he is also backing naturally.  I am really excited to see him develop into a mature hunting companion.  I haven’t had him out for ducks and geese yet but he loves water retrieves, so cold, icy conditions may be the only thing that could put a damper on those festivities.