A quick peek at BlazE working through some retrieving drills at Three Doves — sitting steady on his Cato board with a dummy bird in his mouth, watching another dummy fly through the air, then bringing it back and settling right back into place. It looks simple in a 30-second clip, but there…
Continue readingBlazE in Training: Fetch and Hold on the Cato Board
There is mama Etta — look at her with her big baby belly. With just about two and a half weeks until the Game On litter (BlazE x Etta) is due, we spent Mother’s Day weekend cleaning the floors, scrubbing them again for good measure, and breaking out all of our puppy gear. There is…
Continue readingSetting the Stage for the Game On Litter: Etta and the Whelping Room
Three Doves is honored to be recognized by the American Kennel Club as an AKC Breeder of Merit. The AKC Breeder of Merit program recognizes breeders who are dedicated to preserving and improving their breed through responsible breeding practices, participation in AKC events, health testing, and a demonstrated commitment to the future of purebred dogs.…
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This past Saturday, BlazE had the chance to do a practice hunt test in Hillsboro, Illinois, and he showed exactly why he loves this work. From the moment the bird was in the air, he was alert, focused, and ready to go. The tall grass, warm weather, and pond made for a great training day.…
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