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Submitted December 23,
2009
Steve
I cannot tell you how thankful I am
for your generosity on providing my brother in law and nephew
a once in a life
time
experience to hunt with some of the best German Shorthairs
in the country. Charlie and Chaz do not get to spend much
time together but they have made some great memories!!!
I had to already make some 8 x 10 prints for them!!! It was
one of the best days of their lives. They truly enjoyed
the
whole hunting atmosphere and camaraderie etc..
Again, thank
you.
Jerry, Iowa City, IA
Submitted December 23, 2009
Steve,
Mav is doing very well... I love
to hunt with him (just Stacy and I) He has pointed and
held about 20 birds already
and
retrieves very well.. I just got back from a year end
hunt out in Pierre SD. We shot over 200 birds.. Mav was a
star.
Everyone out hunting couldn't believe what he was doing
at only 7 months. I was very proud! He really is pointing
and
holding well!!! I am still getting use to hunting behind
a dog that actually tells you there is a bird there when
he points...
Merry Christmas to you and a Happy New
Year..
Dave and Stacy Gonzenbach, SD
Submitted November 29, 2009
Thanks for such
a great dog! I have had many hunting dogs over the years
and Greta is the best I have ever had. No
one would ever guess this is her first year of hunting.
She learns and adapts very quickly.
We started the year hunting Sharp-tail Grouse where she is
able to range
out big and
she almost instantly switched to hunting Pheasants in
tight. She even bangs the cattails and hits the water like
a Labrador.
She is also a very strong retriever in any circumstance.
My next dog will definitely be from
Top Gun Kennel! Please feel free to use me as a reference
anytime.
Chris Kane, MN
Submitted November 24, 2009
In 35 years of
bird hunting never hunted behind a pup who already does
the things she's doing. Perfect range, quartering,
excellent nose, solid point.....Great timing too as I
lost my shorthair Casey in October and my weimer Marley last
week. Hope taking here to South Dakota this weekend won't
screw anything up! Thanks a bunch and if things continue
like this there's no way she will get spay.
Tim Dubuque,
IA
Submitted October
5, 2009
Hi Steve,
Jade is the perfect dog for
my needs, she's not only a great bird dog but, she's good
in the house and has a
personality
that everyone enjoys. You did a fantastic job of matching
me up with her. I've hunted Jade on birds in Montana,
Wyoming, Texas as well as pheasants in western Kansas; her
range
is very adaptable to the terrain and the kinds of birds
we are
hunting. She's also quite a swimmer, I've had her not
only retrieve upland birds in the water, but she's also retrieved
a few ducks!! I tell everyone that asks where I got her
and if I ever need another hunting companion, it will
come from
your recommendation. She's rock solid on point and very
animated in the field, a true pleasure to hunt with.
Thanks again
for being such a reputable businessman.
Oscar, KS
Submitted October 5,
2009
Steve,
Hope things are going well with you
the family and the dogs. Hank is doing GREAT at 5 months
of age!! He is
a real fast
learner. It took me about a week to train him to sit and
stay. He kennels up when told and is very clean in his
kennel. The first time I had him on birds it took three times
and
he was standing his birds with no check cording needed.
Last week me and my wife took him out to work on some bird
and
he had six birds to point and pointed all six all by himself
with no need for any check cording. His last bird he pointed
at about thirty feet away. This weekend we took him grouse
hunting. When the older dog went on point we brought Hank
in and he put his nose down and tracked the running grouse
for about thirty feet before it flushed wild. Thanks again
Steve, I will keep you up to date on his progress as the
hunting season goes on.
Ben Mergens, MN
Submitted August 19, 2009
Hello this is
Terry.
Thanks for the very nice GSP my boss; Mr. Cho appreciates
you raising such great German Shorthair Pointers. Our GSP
is having good time playing at the beach. First she was
hesitant to go near water, but now she runs faster than
the life guards
at the beach. She is very friendly with people and we are
training her to sit, stay and fetch, which she has no problem
doing.
We are flying back to South Korea next
week and I will make sure to send some pictures.
Regards,
Terry Hong, South Korea
Submitted August 17,
2009
Steve,
Hoop is doing great and we are
very happy with him. I’m
sure glad you encouraged me a little to look this him to
meet our needs. Without your honest input I would not have
done this. He is perfect for us and I am thankful for your
help to have the confidence in us to buy him. He is going
to be a great grouse dog. He works awesome in the woods.
We can’t thank you enough
Dick H. WI
Submitted July 20, 2009
Hi Steve, enjoyed
browsing through the Top Gun website, great stories and pics,
I purchased a "Top Gun" puppy
back in 2005. Words don't exist to describe the bond that
my fiance and I have made with this dog (Liberty's Ninth
Sir Brody). I grew up in central MO, we had a few quail
to chase around but no pheasants. Needless to say, since
moving to south central WI. In 1999 I'm now "hooked" on
pheasant hunting, and it seems like every time I take Brody
to the field he picks up another bird finding talent and
trains me in the process. I thank you and Top Gun Kennel
for doing what it is that makes my dog what he is today!
Submitted June 27,
2009
Steve,
We just couldn’t have possibly
believed how well “KOAL” has
fit into our home and adjusted to our way of living. She
is constantly alert to all of her surroundings.
From being
gentle around small children to licking our cats, rather
than making a rag doll out of them. At just 12 mos.
old she has shown me that the training she received from
you is definitely second to none.
She swims better than most
labs that I have been around and with more intensity to
please and retrieve.
I took her to
a pheasant shooting preserve where you can shoot all year
long. There were 6 birds out for us. Koal
locked up on all 6 birds .Stayed locked up solid until
the flush. She then retrieved all the birds by circling around
to my right side and sitting by my left until I removed
the
bird.
I can only say "I was totally elevated beyond belief".
As you know I’m 59 years old and I do believe Koal
knows more than I do and when to do it in the field!!! What
a nose!
Are you sure she’s not 6 or 8 yrs. old?
TOP GUN KENNELS
not only breeds great GSP’s but also
trains them beyond belief.
Thank you for such a fine GSP of
which is even far better than you described to me.
If I ever need another GSP, I will
be calling you.
Bruce
Submitted June
7, 2009
Hi Steve & Jodie,
We've had Jetta now for over 2 1/2 years.
She has been such a joy to have in our family. She is a great
family dog and
is even better in the field. It continues to amaze me how
smart she is. Her nose is unreal and is always the fastest
dog when we hunt. She holds her point well and her retrieve
is still strong. We take her to South Dakota a couple times
a season and get her in a hunting preserve several times
as well.
Last year I took my 12 year old daughter
Abby to South Dakota. She got her first bird and just loved
watching
Jetta work
in the field. I have attached a few pictures.
Thanks again
for Jetta, she is a great dog.
Mike Witynski
Submitted June 7, 2009
Steve and Jodie
First off I want to thank
both of you for everything that you have done for myself
and the boys.
Getting the dogs have been a real blessing
for us. We not only have received great dogs but we have
gained a friendship.
The training that we get on Saturdays
and the time I get with my boys and the dogs is also priceless.
Again
thank you Steve and Jodie
Brad Bird
Submitted May 9, 2009
I am currently trying to establish a
core of strong females to build the quality of my kennel.
With each puppy purchase,
I try to make it be one that can make a difference. Believe
me when I tell you I’ve looked at ~ 60 other possibilities
when I chose Top Gun.
Thanks,
Timmy Suggs
Submitted April 3, 2009
Steve and Family,
Congratulations on
Higgins receiving the 2008 GSPCA Sire of the year! It is
always good to see awards like this
presented to well deserving recipients. We are proud
to be part of
the Top Gun family. It is exciting to see you guys continue
to work to be the best when many others would have lost
interest or given up.
Walt and family
Submitted January 28, 2009
Over the past 3 years
I have personally purchased 2 Top Gun Kennel bred pups
and have had the privilege to work with
a third Top Gun Kennel bred gun dog. I compete in field
events and probably have higher expectations than do most
weekend
hunters. The first pup I purchased became a Field Champion
of record and earned 4 Master Hunter qualifying scores
prior to his 2nd birthday. This is a big accomplishment for
any
dog regardless of age. The second pup is just 12 months
old and is performing at a level far above his age. I plan
to
compete this dog with high expectations in the next couple
months in puppy, derby, and gun dog stakes. My experience
shows that the Top Gun Kennel dogs have a desire to hunt,
make excellent field companions, are quick learners, have
a desire to please, and in competition events make me look
like a better trainer than I am.
I am an AKC licensed Field
Trial judge and AKC licensed Hunt Test judge. Over the
past 10 years I have closely observed
1000's of German Shorthairs. When I want to buy a pup,
Top Gun Kennel is the only place I look.
John Houck
AKC No. 15515
Submitted January 15, 2009
Gabe had a great day today. I took
him to my friend who is a trainer to test his hunting instincts.
He received an "A+" from
a breeder/trainer of English pointers. He retrieved a dead
quail to hand and he had a couple of stylish points on live
quail. I could not be more pleased with him at 5 months of
age both in the house and in the field. We are well on our
way to a great friendship and I look forward to seeing him
progress every day. Thanks again for everything and I’ll
send you some pictures in the near future.
Karl, CO
Submitted November 13, 2008
Well, I'm a bit reluctant to let
everyone know what I think about my dog just because I
don't want the line to be too
long at Top Gun when I go to get my next dog from Steve.
I've had German Shorthairs and English Setters for the past
20yrs and hunt very hard in MN. and S. Dakota. 4yrs ago I
drove to Cedar Rapids to look at some pups and came home
with the best dog I've ever had. People ask me where I got
the dog and who my trainer is. I laugh a little and tell
them that she's had no formal training, she's just that good
to start with. And if I could give any advice to someone
looking for a great dog don't bargain shop. Start with a
well bred, proven line and you've got yourself way ahead
of the curve. My dog Top Gun Nikki is 4yrs old and has become
more impressive with each hunt. Our group shot 58 pheasants
last weekend and Nikki was responsible for the majority of
the points and retrieves. She's dead solid on the point,
brings them back as good as any lab out there and tracks
on running and wounded birds like a champ. After the hunt
is over you have to bring the dog home and with Nikki that's
a pleasure. My wife and I have 4 children and needless to
say things can get crazy but it not because of the dog!!
She's 38 lbs with great temperament and has a beautiful deep
liver color. I’ve seen the high strung washed out looking
shorthairs that don't listen. The guy probably got a "deal".
THANK
YOU STEVE!! I GOT THE REAL DEAL!!
Mark S.
Submitted November 13, 2008
Hi Steve, just thought I would
give you an update on Nikki. She's now 4yrs old and has
turned out to be a dog that I
just flat out love. I've had her out to South Dakota 4
times so far this year and have at least 2 more trips planned.
Last Sunday our group shot 58 birds in 3 hrs and she was
responsible for the vast majority of the points and retrieves.
Everyone that watches her work complements her performance.
Solid on the point, retrieves as good as any lab and tracks
wounded, running birds very well. All that said when is
the
next litter due? Very interested in another Shorthair.
That way I can make my friends twice as jealous!
Thanks,
Mark
Selly, MN.
Submitted November 10, 2008
As a lifelong Quail hunter I’ve
been blessed with many good hunting dogs. In 2002, I met
Steve Ries and Family and
purchased my first great hunting dog and daily companion.
Since that time, I’ve added one more Top Gun Dog to
my kennel and I can honestly say...... I will never own another
German Shorthair Pointer unless it comes from Top Gun Kennels.
Your dogs defiantly raise the bar on style, desire to please
and the natural instincts to honor and hold points endlessly!
Thanks Steve for the friendship and the great hunting companions – Top
Gun Josie and Top Gun Little Lou!
John French, Kansas
Submitted November 10, 2008
I just wanted to send you a little
message about Ace. This past weekend me and a few buddies
went to a game farm in
NE Iowa. One of the guys had 2 experienced 4 and 5 year
old setters. As the day began all the dogs worked pretty
well
together but after about an hour little Ace absolutely
took it to these setters, pointing birds that the other dogs
walked
2 feet from it was nothing short of amazing. And his retrieves
were absolutely awesome just wanted to say thanks again
for a great dog.
Adam T.
Submitted October 29, 2008
Steve:
Dean and I had just a really
great time hunting with you and the dogs. Your dogs are
with out a doubt, some of the
best I have had the privilege of hunting over.
If we
can arrange it while I am in Cedar Rapids I would love
to get together with you and dogs again and see
if we can
hunt up some Iowa pheasants. Let me know what you are
up to.
Again, had a great time with you.
Best
regards,
Randy G. Bimson
Technical Support Manager
Beretta USA Corp.
Submitted October 29, 2008
Steve,
Just got back from 8 days in North
and South Dakota and had to let you know how good Tess
did. After 5 years
of some
great hunting behind her, I didn't think she could get
much better. Was I ever wrong! She really lit it up!
Her desire
and the way she handled her birds this year, including
countless long range tracks on cripples left me speechless
with a big
grin on my face. She definately got the attention of
everyone in the field with me. I could go on and on, but
you get
the picture. She was that good. I just hope my next
dog from
you can equal what she has done for me! Thank You!!
Russ
Richner, MN
Submitted October 18, 2008
Steve,
Just wanted to stay in touch and give
you an update on "Rosco".
Rosco is an awesome dog, he is still a bird machine. We have
been conditioning all summer and working hard in the field
for birds. He continues to outperform my friends dogs bar
none. I have guided at the pheasant club that I belong to
with Rosco.
Guys will have 4-6 birds released and
on the average we will come back with 12-14 birds. Everybody
who
sees Rosco work
are completely amazed at how good he is. We are planning
a late season hunt in S.D. I will be at the Pheasants Forever
expo and look forward to seeing you guys and sharing some
time.
Thanks,
Todd Achter + "Rosco"
(Wisconsin)
Submitted October 14, 2008
Just so you
know Steve Ries is a first class trainer, Shorthair breeder
and seminar speaker as well as being one of the gentlemen
of the industry.
He and his wife and daughter run a full
time breeding and training facility in Iowa.
You can rest assure that if Steve writes something for you
it will top shelf.
He has also supported DT Systems by promoting our products
and performing seminars for us.
He is also highly involved
with Native Performance Dog Foods and also in the leadership
ranks of Pheasants Forever and
Quail Forever.
John Seroczynski
National Sales & Marketing
Manager
D T Systems
Submitted September 16, 2008
I have a 9 month old Vizsla puppy
that I was training when I ran into a few problems. I
attended a hands on training
seminar given by Steve Ries and I found that I learned
tons more than I had by reading thousands of pages in books
and
magazines and watching dozens of DVDs. My dog has really
developed nicely after working with Steve and Jodie for
a few weeks. Steve and Jodie have taught me so much about
training
dogs that I am extremely confident working with my dog
going forward. Steve and Jodie are great people and you really
feel that they care for you and your dog. I cannot stress
enough how much value I have received from working with
Steve
on training my dog. The next dog I choose will definitely
be a Top Gun Kennel GSP.
Tim Barnett, Iowa
Submitted August 29, 2008
We recently purchased our first
GSP through Top Gun Kennels and had a wonderful experience!
We had been searching for
a GSP since last fall and were introduced to Steve Ries by
Iowa wildlife artist Kreig Jacque. I had to the great opportunity
to hunt with Krieg and Steve and the "Indiana" crew.
Watching the dogs work had me sold immediately however did
not have pups available at the time. We decided to wait....
I am so glad we did!
We were notified by Steve that pups
were available from his lineage in Cedar Rapids. We were
put in
contact with Lindy
to view the pups which were all great looking! We had a
tough time deciding.
Both Steve and Lindy were most accommodating
with handling our many questions. It is obvious to me that
Top Gun holds
great value in selecting not just great breeding stock,
but also in the extended families that have TG dogs.
Jenn and I also had the opportunity
to attend a bird dog training seminar at Highland Hunt Club,
Riverside,
IA.
This was a FIRST CLASS all day event! It was held with
proceeds
going to the Aiming for the Cure Foundation. Steve
and his great crew put on a hands on course that was top
notch. I
would recommend this to anyone who has the opportunity
to go!
We are completely sold on Top Gun and
look forward to working with Steve and crew in the future!
Thanks
for a great experience!
Cliff and Jenn Anderson
Submitted August 19, 2008
Linda and I have been working and doing
business with Steve and Jodie for a little over four years
now as well as their
trainers. They have always been more than professional,
helpful, informative and courteous. Doing what they say they
will
do. As novice dog owners they have given us awesome advice
and direction. We would never consider doing business with
another breeder. They have helped us take our Moose from
puppy to Master Hunter level and are helping us with other
dog as well. They have also helped us learn how to work
with our dogs as well. We give them the highest recommendation.
Feel free to contact us if you would like.
Randy & Linda
Alley
Submitted August 19, 2008
I am a novice trainer.
Steve, his team of trainers and clients has been huge
in helping me get the most from my dog. Not
only do they have a quality bloodline, their service and
support is top drawer. They are committed to make you and
your dog successful.
Earl T.
Submitted August 18, 2008
As a spokesperson
for Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever's
National Headquarters, I do a lot of bird hunting in front
of a camera and with a variety of different groups. I needed
a dog that would perform for me at the highest of levels.
Steve Ries and Top Gun Kennel came recommended to me with
the highest regard from Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever
members across the MidWest. I purchased a German shorthair
pointer from Top Gun in June 2007 and have been absolutely
thrilled with the puppy, Top Gun's service before and after
the sale, as well as Steve's expert training advice. Steve & Jodie
Ries have a first rate operation in Top Gun Kennels, but
more importantly they are first-rate people that take the
time to help you add a new family member to your home. You'll
be thrilled with any puppy from Top Gun Kennel and you'll
definitely add a family as dear friends in the process.
Bob & Meredith
St.Pierre
Submitted November 20, 2007
Congratulations on your decision
to consider Top Gun Kennel for the purchase of your GSP.
I was a first time owner when
I purchased my dog from Top Gun. To say I was nervous would
be an understatement. It wasn't very long and that nervousness
had disappeared. The thing that probably impressed me most
about Steve was his genuine interest in making sure the
dog I purchased was the right dog for me and my family. I
received
numerous calls from Steve asking how things were progressing
with our new pup. Also, I always felt comfortable calling
or emailing Steve and asking questions or voicing the concerns
I had regarding my dogs development. I was always encouraged
to spend time training with Steve and numerous other dog
owners. Looking back, I think this was very critical to
the success of the outcome of my dog's training. Needless
to
say, everyone benefits, including the dog, if the dog is
well trained. Top Gun Kennel is very committed to helping
make sure this is a reality.
Now about our dog Deuce is 5
years old. He is a big male which may not seem like a good
idea for a first time owner,
but I think it's a testament to the type of dogs produced
by Steve's kennel. Our dog acclimated very quickly to our
family. He lives in our home with us and was house-trained
within days. (P.S. I taught him to ring a bell when he needed
to go outside. These dogs are smart). Having him in our home
with us greatly facilitated his training. A great deal of
his manners and retrieve training took place from the comfort
of my recliner. Because so much of Deuce's hunting instincts
were bred into him (another testament to Top Gun dogs), a
large part of his training consisted of teaching him manners
around birds and building a relationship between him and
myself where he came to learn that I was willing to enforce
what he was bred and trained to do. In the field, Deuce is
all business. There is no cover he is not willing to penetrate
in search of birds or to make a retrieve. As far as his hunting
range goes, he pretty much self-adjusts based on the type
of cover we're in, constantly checking back with me if I
am out of sight for too long. I hunt mostly here in Iowa,
except once a year I take him to North Dakota to hunt grouse
and pheasant. His range greatly increases when he hits the
open cover which is alright with me since he will always
stay on point until I get to him. I have a training collar
on him at all times, but it's a rare event when I have to
tap him to bring him back to a reasonable distance. He also
hunts very well with other dogs, which I attribute to all
the training we did with the other dog owners when he was
a puppy. Also, he is a willing backer which is so cool to
see and also makes for happy hunting partners.
I hope I have
given you a good idea of what our experience has been with
our Top Gun dog. Besides being a reliable hunting
buddy, he also gives our family great pleasure with his
good natured temperament. A night doesn't go by where he
isn't
giving us a good laugh. He has adopted the role of family
member, playmate, and protector. He takes his role as guard
dog seriously when left alone with our two girls, and gives
us peace of mind when leaving the house. Deuce is a vital
part of our day to day life as a family.
I can assure you
that you will be treated honestly and fairly if you decide
to buy a dog from Top Gun Kennel.
Dennis Ternes
Submitted July 20, 2007
6 years ago I was
looking for the best quality bird dog I could find. I did
a lot of research on the Internet and also
by talking to people with first hand experience. My search
led me to Top Gun Kennel, and the results were exactly what
I was looking for. I started with that one? hunting dog,
now I have 5. Two of which are AKC Master Hunter titled with
a few more on their way. We do a lot of hunting as well as
run AKC hunt tests, with occasional runs in NSTRA, NBDCA
and UFTA field trials keeping us in the bird field pretty
much year round.
Top Gun Kennels has provided our family
with a great string of all around bird dogs, which are all
part
of our family.
Our dogs drive hard in the field, point staunchly, retrieve
to hand from land and water, honor naturally, and are very
trainable. However when we get home Jack is sound asleep
on the end of the couch and Sadie is sawing logs on her rug
in front of the TV.
The bird dog that Steve produces is
second to none in my opinion. To my knowledge there are 8
shorthairs
in Indiana
with AKC Master Hunter titles, 4 of these are Top Gun Dogs.
These dogs are doing at 8 and 9 months what others are doing
at 2 and 3 years of age. The Ries family’s hard work
in developing this line along with strict breeding requirements
has produced a well-rounded hunting companion. If you are
looking for a dog with a lot of desire, style, a great nose
and maybe at the end of the day a nap buddy, then a Top Gun
Dog is for you.
Dave Troup
Goshen, Indiana
Submitted on July 12, 2007
I was a first
time GSP owner about 5 years ago, when I purchased a
dog from Steve. Since then I have had over 15 dogs in and
out of my kennel all of which come from Top Gun Kennels.
The service and great advice you will receive at there
operation
is top notch. If looking for a GSP I would not recommend
anyone but Top Gun Kennels.
I'm very satisfied with their
operation and as long as Top Gun keeps producing great
dogs I will always have one
in
my house.
Ryan G.
Submitted July 11, 2007
Having spent countless hours researching
the internet looking for GSP breeders. I happened on to Top
Gun Kennels. After
talking at length with Steve, I was convinced I wanted
a Top Gun dog. One led to two and two led too three. That
is
quite a testament to the type of dog Top Gun Kennels produces.
Each of my TG dogs have excelled in whatever task I have
ask them to perform, from hunting and field trialing, too
being a part of the family. I also gained a great friend
in Steve Ries and his family, along with many members of
the Top Gun Team.
Give Steve a call you won't be sorry.
Randy "pear" Bauman
Submitted July 11, 2007
My name is Bill Monk and I am a proud
Top Gun Dog Owner. I met the Ries family several years
ago when I took my non-top
gun dog there for training. Steve was very honest and open
about my pup and when I got him back he was a different dog.
Unfortunately he ended up with a bad skin problem and I had
to make a hard choice and put him down. At that point in
time I made up my mind that I would never own another GSP
unless it was a Top Gun Dog. I have seen a number of their
dogs and I would hunt behind all of them again. The Ries
Family is bettering the breed and creating versatile dogs
that can compete in anything you enter them in. They will
shine in the field and they will relax at home with the family.
They are the ultimate hunting companion.
Nearly five years
later, I have two Top Gun Dogs, AFC Top Gun Good Time Charlie
JH (5) and Top Gun Good Time Hailey
JH (2). Both dogs excel in everything I put them in. They
are great with my kids and has been house, apartment and
kennel dogs. They are part of our family and adapt to everything
I throw at them. You can and will not go wrong with a Top
Gun Dog or becoming part of the Top Gun Team if you decide
to get one. These dogs are bred to please and will do it
from day one.
Bill, Tina, Wiley, Owen, Ian, Top Gun
Good Time Charlie and Top Gun Good Time Hailey’s Comet.
Zanesville Ohio
www.goodtimegsps.com
Submitted February 17, 2007
I did a lot of research
on GSP kennels before deciding on Top Gun Kennels. If
you are doing the same make sure this
kennel is on your list! I have purchased 2 puppies in the
last 3 years and I am on a waiting list for a 3rd. Top
Gun Kennels have done their homework on lining up the breed
lines,
the hardest decision you have to make is deciding if you
want a male or female! Calm disposition German Shorthairs
with tremendous drive in the bird field, bird dogs for
the foot hunter!
Blake Boyer
Iowa
Submitted February 15, 2007
The formula for
success is simple: Take one Top Gun Kennel puppy. Add
birds, patience and hard work. Equals one fantastic
dog no matter what the venue: trials, NAVHDA, hunt tests
and/or just a gun dog.
Troy Hodulik
Perrysburg, OH
Submitted February 15, 2007
I purchased
my first "Top Gun" pup in September
2005 and he has been nothing short of awesome. He achieved
his Master Hunter title at 14 months of age and was outstanding
on wild birds this past season on several trips to Iowa and
South Dakota. My second "Top Gun" pup was purchased
in May 2006 and she will meet or exceed the accomplishments
of my first. I will pick up my third "Top Gun" pup
this spring and have no doubt of what her abilities will
be.
If you are looking for a dog with trainability
the desire to hunt, and the willingness to please you need
look no further
then "Top Gun" Kennels.
Thanks to Steve, Jodie and
Rachel Ries I will have many memorable hunting experiences.
John Prikosovich
South Bend, Indiana
Submitted February 15, 2007
Our family has
had shorthairs from Utah since the 70's and thought we
had the best line ever.. that is until my breeder
left the business and told me to call top gun kennel. I
now have top gun Cooper 4 years old that is unbelievable.
Great
nose, Hunts for me, soft mouth, hunts in water, family
pet that plays with my kids and runs every morning with my
wife,
and sleeps on a pillow in the family room. I just got my
second dog, top gun Balou last week. OH YEAH!!!!!
Jeff Anderson
Arizona
Steve,
You know these dogs have brought
my wife , kids & myself to meet some of the nicest people
that I could ever imagine exist! You are one such person...
Your ease & confidence in the fields was an inspiration
to a novice with great big desires of learning the 'SECRETS'
as myself ... but our brief conversations was even more inspiring
as I felt that there were no "secrets" .. that you
were trying to keep .. from anyone willing to learn .. !
It was not until I got home Monday
night & Bub & I had told Donna & Casie about "The
guy we had met" & that "He really had it going
on" ... that I sat down to the computer & looked
your web site over .. instantly ... Dogs ,Training , Awards,
Accomplishments , & LIFE was put back into perspective
.................................
With a lump in my throat , &
watering eyes, I suddenly seemed to know why you came &
sat with Me & Bub .....................
Donna & I have our first born
son in Heaven too ............ under much different circumstances
... than Ben's Journey ... I hope they have met each other
, just as you & I have met....... !!!
The Smile that seems to always
be on your face .... tells the whole story .... YOU ARE AN
INSPIRATION .... !
As far as Training help & advice
.... I'm all ears... I feel that we have great dogs &
are defiantly trying to produce even better ... But will be
the first to admit I'm total novice ... we are not from "bird
country" as you are & have not grown up with it ...
All we have are big desires & there again a great bunch
of puppy owners that are bit by the bug too ... I was amazed
to see my 12 year old daughter Casie's "big desires"
turn into reality with her Showing accomplishments last year
.. & would love to complete her boy's MH as a 2 year old
for her ... I'll be calling you for a few more pointers in
a few days!
If you are willing to come to Indiana
for a seminar ... please let me know all the particulars ..
( when, cost, how many people/dogs... ) I'll get started organizing
it .. I could probably fill it with "my guys" ..
??
I'll talk to you soon,
Thanks (for everything)
Tim Conley
www.itsmysite.com/mckgsp
Home 765-345-7172
Cell 765-425-063
Just a quick note to tell you about
Top Gun Max (Gunner), The dog I bought from you about 5 years
ago. All I was looking for was a hunting buddy. Early on we
discovered we had more dog than that. He now has Master Hunter
and Utility Prize1 behind his name. I would like to thank
you for selling me one fine dog. He also works part time for
a local Hunt club and really enjoys hunting. WOW what a dog.
Jim Schaefer
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
jschaef@sbcglobal.net
Steve &
Matt,
We love Mabel! She is a perfect
match for us. She has adjusted very quickly to us, our home
and our other short-hair Roxy. Mabel is very curious about
everything in the house and has potty trained very quickly.
She has been very well trained by Matt and we can tell she
was very loved. We've had Mabel on a few pheasants in WI and
she's done very well. Everyone who meets her thinks she's
so sweet.
We were extremely impressed by
your kennel. It was so clean and all the dogs looked very
well taken care of. We appreciate how quickly you responded
to our emails and calls and how you answered all of our questions.
We couldn't have found a better dog, she is exactly what we
wanted.
Thank you and have a Merry Christmas,
Curt and Brenda - WI
Steve,
As you already know my wife and I decided to purchase another
Top Gun Dog from you because our little female Jetta was stolen
6 weeks ago. As my wife and I discussed our options in purchasing
a new dog, we decided to purchase Amos, a Started 9 month
old male. I was amazed by his calmness and desire to please.
We picked him up on thanksgiving weekend, and with 30 plus
people at my parents home in Phoenix, they were all amazed
at his disposition. In fact, two different people asked if
he was a chocolate lab. As we arrived at our home late Saturday
night Nov. 24th we really didn’t know what to do. Well,
we decided to just let him sleep in the house with us. We
knew that he was not house trained so that concerned us, however,
to our surprise the next morning we found that he was eagerly
waiting to go outside. He figured out the house training in
a day. Since that night we have kept him inside and my 6 children
have decided that he is staying inside forever, except for
our hunting adventures of course!! In addition, he allows
our two and four year old boys to pet and brush him without
any issues, and he seems to fit right in with the rest of
us. Thank you for all of your help and we look forward to
many great years with Amos.
Sincerely,
Chris Wright
President
Wright Financial Solutions
Prescott, Arizona
Steve,
I appreciate what you've done with
Ginger. I am very pleased with what I've seen and I will certainly
tell friends and acquaintenances to talk to you about their
training needs. Again thanks for an excellent experience with
Ginger. Give our best to Jodie and Rachel.
Jim Tinker
Past CEO, Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids, IA
Steve,
I hope things are going well for
you and your family. I purchased a male GSP from you in March
of 2006. The result of your breeding Murphy X Nikki. I often
visit your web site to keep up with the happenings that are
going on with ' Top Gun ' and to visit your planed breeding.
Roux, is without a doubt the very best bird dog I have ever
owned. He not only is a confirmed hunter and retriever on
land but last year I took him in the duck blind with me as
well. My hunting buddies looked at me like I had lost my mind
the first time I showed up at the boat ramp with him. To say
the least a few side bets were made as to how he would perform.
After Roux out swam and out retrieved a Champion Black Lab
they quit pointing and laughing. Anytime you can get a blind
full of hunters to stop shooting and to start watching your
dog work, well I knew that I had something special! To have
a dog that LIVES to be in a duck blind at sun up, the upland
fields in the afternoon and sleeping in the bed with my daughter
at night is more than any man needs.
Thanks again for the years of hard
work and dedication that you and your family have put into
these beautiful animals so that someone like me can have a
lifetime of memories.
Richard Peake
19385 Rada Road
Silverhill, Al 36576
Phone: (334) 271-3152
Fax: (334) 271-5014
Cell: (334) 414-5213
rch2pe@aol.com
Steve and Jodie Ries / Russ and Sue Richner,
Mocha has done quite well with
her training. She seems eager to learn, we think it's a natural
ability/instinct to please. Her bird training skills and obedience
have filtered through to being an excellent family pet. She
does very well with basic commands. She loves people (especially
kids) and she gets along well with other pets (canine and
feline). Although her puppy still shows through, she loves
to play and tease other animals. She is never rough and is
always well mannered. We are very pleased with both our adoption
and training of our German Shorthair. We couldn't have asked
for a better canine friend and we will definitely give our
compliments and references to anyone interested.
Thank you for our experiences!
Rob & Amra Eldridge
My name is Ryan Giannini and I operate Highland Hideaway Hunting
a Shooting and Hunting Preserve in Riverside Iowa. I was a
first time GSP owner about 5 years ago, when I purchased a
dog from Steve. Since then I have had over 15 dogs in and
out of my kennel all of which come from Top Gun Kennels. The
service and great advice you will receive at there operation
is top noch. If looking for a GSP I would not recommend anyone
but Top Gun Kennels.
My guide service is through Steve so
all of our guided hunts are using dogs that have come from
Top Gun. Please check out our web site by clicking on the
link below and you can see what some of our hunters have said
about our guide service with Top Gun Kennels. http://www.highlandhunting.com/testimonials.asp
Please feel free to contact me if you
have any questions about some of my experiences with GSP and
Top Gun Kennels.
Thanks,
Ryan Giannini
Highland Hideaway Hunting
3127 160th St
Riverside, IA 52327
(319) 648-5065 Lodge
www.highlandhunting.com
Dear Steve and Family,
This is Top Gun Copper, he is a fully
loaded 27(inch), 62lbs, solid liver hunting machine. Copper
has been a great addition to the family! He is not only loved
by the family but all of the surrounding neighbors love him
to (Because of his kind and caring nature)! Copper has a very
strong desire to please and he will do whatever it takes to
get the job done! He thrives on attention and praise! His
nose is one of the best I have seen! I recently ran him in
a N.A. Test and he scored an 112pt perfect score. That was
with hardly any training! He is a pleasure to train and hunt
with. Thanks for the amazing friend and hunting companion
Sincerely,
Tyler Smith
HL, Utah
