We are a hunting family dedicated to this rare gun dog. My husband, Ted, has been an avid hunter for most of his life and all of our children are following in his footsteps. Our 9 year-old, Katharina, and 6 year-old, Jacenta, help in the training of our beloved gun dogs. The older siblings hunt with us when they visit.

The quest for a gun dog began four years ago. We began with a different breed; and found we weren’t getting quite what we wanted out of the hunting. Research led us to a German Longhaired Pointer (Deutsch Langhaar). Last year we were ecstatic to welcome Hubertus Franka to our family. Since then, I have wanted nothing more than to help preserve this rare versatile gun dog in the United States. We are happy to announce two additions to our family: February 2008, Birko von Heek, and in April 2008, Lona vom Lonsstein.

My name is Monica, I have been learning about hunting since my husband and I have been married. It’s just recent that I have picked up a shot gun to learn to shoot. I’ve been learning to train gun dogs for about four years now. It gives me great joy teaching dogs to use their genetic traits to their utmost potential. In addition, my children learn about the outdoors and how to care for their hunting companions.

We frequently hunt the open fields, swamps and woods of Northern Michigan to find Woodcock and Partridge. In our local area we hunt in open fields to find Ringneck Pheasant, Chukar, Canadian Geese and Mallard Ducks -- occasionally rabbit and fox. The occasional trip to Northern Ontario lends itself to Grouse hunting through open fields and vast forests.

We are dedicated to the preservation of the rare German Longhaired Pointer by focusing on producing dogs with intense hunting drive and sound temperament. Our dogs are biddable, loyal, and affectionate companions whose intelligence and obedient nature makes them a wonderful family addition.

Our mission is to better the breed for North American hunting conditions by enhancing strengths of our German Longhaired Pointers. Our breeding program currently utilizes German origin and strict German-style regulations for breeding that allows our dogs offspring to excel as your hunting companion.