Searching for a GSP pup with an even temperament, gentle nature, great field intensity, huge prey drive, a bird-finding nose, loves the water, and has natural point and retrieve in its breeding? You've found the place.
Read the reviews below from purchasers of our GSP pups. References available on request.
Madison's Birdie Loo owned by Jon and Velvet Schwarz, Durango, CO -- Sire Huenenbrink's RockofGibraltar, Dam Ridgeday's Bo
Dear Jo and Gary, Wanted to say hello and wish you and your family a healthy and happy holiday season! Also wanted to tell you guys again what a fantastic addition Maddie has been. We could not help ourselves in spoiling her rotten. She really has done some amazing things in the field. One that stands out is a retrieve she made on a hun I missed, at least I thought so. I will make this short. Maddie pointed a covey of huns, I walked in, shot, missed, said a couple of choice words and went on hunting. Ten minutes or so later and hundreds of yards into the prairie, Maddie comes back with the hun still warm! She did the same thing on a couple pheasants the year before. She is loyal, intelligent, and consistently finds and points wild birds in the field. My lost bird rate is way, way, way down. She LOVES to go get the bird!!!!! Thanks again for breeding such wonderful Dogs!!!!! Take care, Jon
Sage owned by Bart Schmidthuber & Carol Wright, Conner, MT -- Sire Prairie's Edge Tippy, Dam Ridgeday's Slick Sunday
Hi Jo - Sage is doing great! She is so very cute, smart, active, funny...a complete puppy package! We fall in love with her more everyday. We really feel like she is going to be a great dog. We can see the signs of how very smart she really is, already getting potty training down, she goes to the door to be let out (and boy do puppies go a lot!), she knows her name and is learning the meaning of no, she is bringing the dummy back to us.... the list goes on and on. She is independent and loving too. She loves her two brothers, who are Blue Tic hounds that live outside, visits them almost every time she goes out. Thanks for all your hard work. We love Sage and are so happy to have our little Christmas package! We don't need any toys this year! Will keep you posted. Carol and Bart
Cooper owned by Cassie Morton & Mark Szeliga, Bozeman, MT with friend Koya -- Sire Prairie's Edge Tippy, Dam Ridgeday's Slick Sunday
"Cooper the Pooper!" Well he sure does poop a lot! Little Cooper is doing so well and we love him so much! What a great puppy. He went to the vet yesterday and they said he looks/ feels healthy. He weighs 10 pounds, 7 ounces. He hasn't had any trouble eating or drinking. Seems to have grown a lot in the few days we've had him. The ducks at our park have already got his attention. Koya, our other dog, loves him already. We were amazed by how maternal she is being. She plays, shares her bones and even checks on little Coop when he's sleeping in his crate. We are so happy and lucky to have him! Thank you so much!
Testimonial of Wayne Hunt, Purchaser of a Pup from Ridgeday Kennels of Montana
I was looking for a German Shorthaired Pointer pup when I came across the Ridgeday Kennel website. After calling and talking to Jo, I was convinced that they really cared about their dogs and puppies. My family and I drove to Montana from South Dakota to pick up our new puppy, Hope. (Sire Crosswinds Truckin' Fritz, Dam Ridgeday's Elegance)
I started training her at about 6 months. I was amazed with how intelligent and loyal this dog was. Hope mastered all the basic obedience commands in 6 weeks. I took her out in the field with the dummy all summer long to get her ready for her first bird season in 2006. Bird season finally came and I couldn’t wait to get Hope out hunting. Hope impressed everyone hunting with us. By the end of the bird season, she was performing like a veteran.
Thanks to Ridgeday Kennels for breeding such high quality German Shorthaired Pointers.
Wayne Hunt, Rapid City, South Dakota
Mia -- Sire Huenenbrink's RockofGibraltar, Dam Ridgeday's Elegance
Today was Mia's first pheasant hunt, she did awesome! Pointed and retrieved like a champ. Up until today we have only been hunting grouse, (just to help develop a strong point) she did as well holding the pheasants as she did with the grouse. Anyway, I just wanted to check in and let you know how happy i am with her, she is a great companion and hunting partner.
Thanks,
Justin (Missoula, MT)
Ridgeday’s Tongue River Zeb pointing up his first wild hun on the eve of his first birthday -- Sire Huenenbrink's RockofGibraltar, Dam Ridgeday's Elegance
So, I will just go ahead and say it...If you want a GREAT German Shorthair, get a Ridgeday pup!!! We got Zeb last Thanksgiving (a product of Rock and Elle, brother to Bridger, see below) and he has been a great dog from day one. A quick learner both around the house and in the field, Zeb has a ton of natural skill and hunting drive to match. He started pointing a pheasant wing in the yard at 3 months and when first exposed to birds in the field he locked up on point. This was our first time with a pointing breed so we were nervous about training, but Zeb has made that easy. Also, Gary and Jo are great to work with! From our first conversation on the phone, to constant updates of pictures, to help in picking a puppy, training tips...what a great experience! They take pride in what they are doing and it shows. Can’t wait to see photos of the next litter!
Michael Gibson, Missoula, MTBridger owned by Jason Sibble--Sire Huenenbrink's RockofGibraltar Dam Ridgeday's Elegance
Bridger with his birds from today. Two days into the season, we’ve taken 5 roosters. One was accidentally flushed by me, and the other 4 were all Bridger. He's an amazing bird dog. You would never know he's under a year old. Well, you guys would but you know....He has crazy desire, amazing stamina, and his all around drive for birds is unbelievable. Rock solid when on point. Won’t budge. Listens very well. Max range is 45ish yards, then returns to check in. Instinctive figure 8...I think. I didn't teach it. He fully understands 2 different whistle commands as well. Thanks so much for a wonderful bird dog! I think he would make you guys proud. Thanks!
Jason Sibble, Miles City, MT
To: Ridgeday Kennels -- I purchased a female puppy named Grace from you 4 years ago and wanted to let you know that she has been a wonderful addition to our family and my hunting experiences. She is a full sister to Elle (now with a new litter). Lee is her sire (a 4-time NSTRA Champion) and Pearl is her dam (a 1-time NSTRA Champion). Grace has a very keen sense on birds, is steady on point and is a very kind and loveable dog. This was my first experience with a pointer and I love every minute of my time in the field. She is a natural retriever and in fact has been with me on several duck hunts, retrieving well in cold water and also in heavy cover. She works at a medium distance, always wanting to please, and ready to go at the drop of a hat . . . I only hope that you will have another puppy available when I get ready to buy again. From: Terry Wagner, Miles City, Montana
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I have a female from Ridgeday Kennel's Aug. 31,'07 litter. This is my first time training a shorthair. Right from the beginning she was quick to learn and very outgoing. She showed good drive and excellent natural pointing, scenting, and retrieving ability. At only nine months old, she won a local contest by retrieving with the fastest time (and setting a record) from the rapid flowing Animas River.
She is a lot of fun to hunt behind. She runs fairly big on the open grass plains, then shortens up and busts brush in the thick stuff. I couldn't be happier with my decision to get a dog from Ridgeday. Well thought out breeding, meticulous health care, and socialization of pups all helped in getting my pup started. I will recommend them to serious hunters, who also want a great family pet.
Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.
Sincerely,
Jon Schwarz
Durango, CO
tevlevo@yahoo.com
________________________________________________________________________Pictures of Our Female GSPs
NSTRA Field Champion Huenenbrink's Pearl, the mother and grandmother of our other females, Elle, Sunday & May
NSTRA Field Champion Huenenbrink's Pearl is a beautiful, showy girl out of 4-time NSTRA Champion, Dan's Kamikaze Rio, and Champion Jack's Flashdance Crystal. She exhibits great conformation with hips rated OFA Good.
In 2008, Pearl placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the first 3 NSTRA trials she competed in.
Pearl's first place at the 2008 Murdock Ranch NSTRA Spring Trial earned her the final points she needed to obtain her first NSTRA championship.
In the spring of 2006, at the Savage, Montana, trial, she placed first and third on the same day. Pearl was also invited to the NSTRA Grand Nationals in 2006 but was unable to compete due to her coming into heat.
Pearl moves with athleticism and grace. She has an excellent nose. She consistently scores high on her finds as well as her retrieves in the field trials ( high 80's, low 90's). We hunt Pearl extensively and she is a tireless bird finder. She may be the best retrieving GSP we have ever seen and she's great in the water.
Ridgeday's Elegance (Hips rated OFA Good) -- out of 1XChampion Huenenbrink's Pearl & 5XChampion Wildriver Jesse's Lee
Ridgeday's Slick Sunday (Hips rated OFA Good) -- out of 1XChampion Huenenbrink's Pearl & 1XChampion Huenenbrink's Smudgepot
Ridgeday's Maybee Truckin' -- out of 15XChampion Crosswinds Truckin' Fritz and Ridgeday's Elegance
Ridgeday's Stare Decisis ("Star") -- out of 3xChampion Dixieland's Black Magic ("Pepper") and 5xChampion Wildriver Jesse's Lee ("Lee")
E-mail: ridgeway@rangeweb.net
Phone number: 406-421-5341
Mailing address: 1528 Tongue River Road, Miles City, MT 59301-6245
