Flying High K9s

02/28/2025

So proud of young man Dexter. After one show weekend he is in the top 10 in the Gun Dog Group for UKC with group points.

He probably isn't even in it anymore as I took this picture over a week ago. But to just be there for a short period of time really shows his quality.

My plans are not heavy showing in 2025 so we won't stay in the top 10 group points. Last year it was, I think, 620 points for the 10th place spot. That is a lot of showing and a lot of dogs to beat. He is quality enough to do it. That just takes a lot of time, travel and money! Just not on the docket at this point. I am still thrilled with him and how he has matured

02/26/2025

More great news!
It's official.....both Karn and Jasper are in Top Ten for UKC and have been invited to the Top Ten competition in June. Now to decide who to enter. I am leaning towards Karn as it will become more a focus to get Jasper his CH title this year and having him mature a bit. What do you all think? Enter Karn or Jasper for Top Ten ? I can't handle two dogs at once ;)

02/23/2025

Amazing news from WI today! Karn's daughter from a litter in 2024 went to her first AKC show and took not one but TWO majors from the 6-9 puppy class.

Go team Lily (Handled by Brooke). I am so proud of you both and thank you for allowing this girl to shine!!

02/20/2025

Ever wonder what it is like being on a photoshoot with J.Klein Photos?

Well take a peak at this video put together by her of part of our sessions!

And then make sure you visit her page and give her a follow.

https://www.facebook.com/jessekleinphotos

02/17/2025

This photo by J.Klein Photos captures so much for me. We are traveling on Tuesday out to Henry Ford for my procedure and Karn will be coming with. While this picture cracks me up in thinking that Karn looks like a teenage boy who is so embarrassed that his momma is kissing him, it also shows me the deep love I have for this dog.

I love all our dogs so deeply. When we travel with out them I actually feel like a part of the family is missing. It just doesn't feel right. Karn holds an even more special place in that puzzle with all he has seen us through and been there for!

Thank you Jesse for capturing this moment for me!

https://www.facebook.com/jessekleinphotos

02/12/2025

Dexter is rooting on the sporting dogs at the Westminster Dog Show tonight!

02/07/2025

This is Dexter's breeder and his half sister. Looking for her forever family! Reach out if you need contact info or go to original post and reach out directly to the breeder!

Meet Yellow Girl. This beautiful 9 week old Welsh Springer Spaniel is brimming with confidence and curiosity and has an optimistic approach to life. She is resilient and biddable, which combined with her other temperament traits, makes her an excellent prospect for dog sports including obedience, rally-o, scent detection, agility and more, as well as a family companion dog for an active family. Contact us via email or DM for more information!

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01/28/2025

I am probably preaching to the choir here but....

I saw a statement the other day about how someone wished that breeders would be more open to talking about the faults in their specific breed and where the areas were that needed to be worked on even from a health testing standpoint.

So I asked what things they would like to discuss about it so I could learn.....

Apparently me asking this was offensive because the original post wasn't JUST about that. I personally don't understand that. Maybe I am in the wrong here and please tell me if I am.

I just see it as, if a comment is made about wanting improvement, someone should then be able to ask what that is and want it to even be a public discussion so OTHERS can learn AS WELL.

I don't get it, how are people ever going to improve a breed (and this goes for ANY breed) if they are not willing to PUBLICALLY talk about the areas needing improvement? Keeping it done in private message is just as bad as not admitting it happening. It just sweeps it under the rug. I have had my fare share of health issues in our years breeding GSPs and I have tested them to the nines in health testing. It still is a crap shoot in the end. And I am VERY willing to talk about what those items are even if it makes someone else mad that I do.

If we want improvement, we have to be open and willing to talk publicly not behind closed doors! And for goodness sake don't get offended by different opinions!

PC: J.Klein Photos

01/20/2025

So proud of Dexter. He finished up his UKC CH title with 5 group placements this weekend.

01/10/2025

It has been a LOOOONNNGGG time since we have had any dogs in Top Ten with UKC. Probably 5+ years in fact. Just haven't been showing that much since COVID. And the Boykin's don't take much to get in.

That being said I am still very proud of both Karn and Jasper for being in the top ten for Boykin's for 2024 for UKC. It will allow us the opportunity to go to UKC Premier in the Top Ten Competition this year if we choose to at that time!

01/06/2025

Are they not the cutest :) some of the most recent Karn puppies in their new homes.

01/03/2025

My handsome Jasper has his first health test results back. There was no question in my mind on how these would turn out due to his parents both being tested as well. It is always nice to confirm though

EIC- Clear
CEA- Clear
DM- Clear
PRA (both types we test for)- Clear

He also does carry the curly hair gene. Which makes total sense as his coat is much curlier than Karn's and Karn does not carry the Curly gene. While this isn't a health test, I am finding it fun to pull anyway to see if we can get more Boykin people to pull them so if someone wants a litter that is fully curly we know if our dog has the opportunity to produce a curly coat or not. Karn is his sire, which mean that Jasper would have gotten the curly gene from his dam not from Karn. All of which we are ok with!

PC: J.Klein Photos

01/01/2025

We are wishing you all a Happy New Year! Whether your feeling sleepy or awake today we hope your 2025 is full of joy!

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12/27/2024

Jasper and Karn also went to the UKC show a couple weeks ago.

Each of them took a Best of Breed win!

That is really the goal of breeding. Improve on the generation before. So at least for one judge, we have accomplished that from a structural standpoint with Jasper!

Karn is so beautifully put together that it is sometimes hard for me to see around that and also the wiggly Jasper puppy doesn't always flaunt his best structure

Very proud of both of these dogs!!

12/22/2024

Dexter has had a fun fall and early winter!

Photo shoot with J.Klein Photos

UKC Show where he took a group 1 and Best in Show!!