Deutsch-Drahthaar Zwinger von Makoshika

11/30/2023

Those registering for 2024 tests, here is a helpful guide:

11/29/2023

Mr. Knox on the chain and Ms Kadoka. DOB: June 19th, 23

11/28/2023

D litter male (left), G litter male (right), and K litter male (above) with some quail taken in AZ.

11/26/2023

Took the youngsters out for a Thanksgiving deer hunt in the land of the big sky and had some success.

We spent time at some elevation in pines and the short grass prairie and everything in between.

11/21/2023

Miss Kadoka at ease.

11/19/2023

Congratulations to Vessna and Gackle von Makoshika (Ero) on a great HZP performance!

11/14/2023

Miss Kadoka von Makoshika growing like a w**d.

11/13/2023

11/12/2023

Had a stellar time bird hunting this afternoon with my daughter Grace. The only rule I set for her is no complaining and she did superb.

We saw pheasant, huns, and sharptail….all from a distance, flushing wild. The regression of snow has made some snotty conditions on the unimproved roads, putting all of the horses under the hood of the Taco to work. There were a few moments of concern with thoughts we may not be making it home tonight!!😬. Premium tires are worth their weight in gold!!

11/10/2023

Good luck to the ND deer hunters today! Make sure of your target and what lies beyond for safety, and feel free to contact us for assistance with recovery.

Keep in mind, the dogs do best if the blood track is undisturbed by human foot prints/scent.

11/06/2023

This thing makes the best game shears on the market hands down. It’s a replaceable razor blade paired with a heavy duty pliers with crazy amounts of leverage. Cut through wings, thighs, legs, necks with complete ease.

11/06/2023

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We are happy to announce v. Chequamegon’s planned D litter pairing. When Balta v. Makoshika (call name Letty) enters her next heat cycle she will be bred to Hunk vom Teuberschlag. Letty has produced our first three litters and all her pups have turned out to be great hunting dogs and have become integral parts of their families (references available from all litters). Letty is producing pups that have a ton of natural ability including the desire and drive to hunt all day in varied terrain. Like her, the pups have done very well in the field, forest, and water. They develop early, train easily, and are highly intelligent working dogs that love their families. Her B litter produced 3 VGP dogs (2 prize I and 1 prize III) and they were all the youngest dogs at their tests. Hunk is a stud that should pair very well with Letty. They share many of the same natural attributes, and he will bring added cooperation to the pups. He completed his HZP and VGP (both very high level) the fall before his VJP which rarely happens and is a testament to his ability to learn and please his handler. His form and hair are exceptional as he is the product of two very respected breeding programs. We are looking to place puppies with hard hunting families that are wanting to test in the VDD/JGHV system. Call, email, or message us to discuss this litter and reserve a puppy. 715-209-6502 or [email protected]
Waidmannsheil!

11/05/2023

Hard earned bunch of roosters right there. I would hate to guess our mile per rooster average! 😒

11/04/2023

“Where’s Annie” living up to her nick name again today. She went down this hole after some sort of critter and stayed down there for a good hour and a half. We ended up digging her out with a small spade and hatchet which was very labor intensive! Thank God I saw her go down the specific hole or it may have been the last of her.

11/02/2023

Cheyenne von Makoshika says, “Wait. I hear something. The little people who share their food with me are home!!!!”

11/02/2023

Did a quick hunt after work today which works pre daylight savings. My nephew and bro in law were able to witness some cool dog work and bring a few roosters down before sundown.

10/30/2023

I just can’t stand those dogs who are so hard to live with.

10/29/2023

Since taking professional employment in North Dakota over 17 years ago, I have had plenty of opportunities to join other organizations and leave for more money, however none of those opportunities provided access to this type of “GREEN”……another payday today😁

I consider the quality of access to wild game populations as a measurement of quality of living and a part of my current compensation package….it’s truely priceless!

10/28/2023

Congrats to Lyndon with Gilby von Makoshika, Cody and Alexis with Iroquois von Makoshika, and Kevin with Hope von Makoshika for passing the HZP at the 23 Armbruster.

I am proud of all of you. I am also very grateful for the time, talents, and treasures you have committed to preparing your dog for the hunt.

10/28/2023

Ivory von Makoshika with the fruits of her effort and talent. Hunting after the first snowfall is always a trip.

10/28/2023

DRAHTHAAR Weather!!! Finally!

10/28/2023

Anyone need tracking collars or alpha 100? Let me know! The collars are TT15s that are “like new” condition, factory refurbished which have never been used in the field. I will sell individually or the whole works. Make an offer.

10/28/2023

Behold!! Super premium dog food.

10/27/2023

Hunting Pheasants at the golden hour after the first snow in a fresh 8 inches of Champaign powder, where the western wheatgrass meets the cattails of a vernal slough….I am telling you, it’s some of the most fun you can have with your pants on!!!

Watching Ivory von Makoshika put on a pointing clinic at 18 months old….even better!!

The bird Ivory is carrying fell to its final resting point out on about 1/4 inch of ice…she made no bones about breaking ice and retrieving it out of the cold water. This was of course after she tracked it to where she held it in a piece of heavier cover at the edge of the wetland, pointed it until I was able to come within shotgun range and flush the bird and kill it.

10/27/2023

Best of luck to all of the Makoshika dogs and handlers at the Armbruster today. I’m guessing it’s a bit warmer and less snowy where you are then where I am!!

10/25/2023

***Sold

For those of you who have been on the waiting list, here is your opportunity. Adam is a first rate guy; proceed with confidence.

I personally have hunted and trained with this vest for a minute and can say, it leaves very little to be desired. Solid unit. I expect mine to outlast my knees.

10/24/2023

For sale: Garmin Alpha Handheld

$350

Garmin Alpha 100 GPS Track and Train Handheld, Black

10/23/2023

Ice von Makoshika making a great recovery on a beautiful mature tundra swan in Nodak.

Also his official mug shot for the Makoshika Quill Pig Wall of Shame from his first offense.

10/22/2023

Jasper von Makoshika with Jesse on a recent SD pheasant hunt!

10/21/2023

I will tell you, this performance testing will drive you to drinking. Ivory von Makoshika was far and away a MVP contender of 8 dogs on a recent Montana trip where she pointed well over 50 wild birds in 5 days of hunting. One of those points is documented in the pic below. Some singles, some coveys of grouse, some coveys of Huns, some running roosters, some furred critters and many many feathered ones. Very very few were busted. Some flushed wild well ahead of dog and gun a like. Over all we harvested 63 birds. In the HZP yesterday, she pointed a bird and a split second later it took flight earning her a score of 7 in pointing and perhaps that micro performance merited the score. The irony of the fantastic pointing performance one week on a hunting trip and a “middle good” score at a sanctioned performance test the next has me thinking, you can’t make this stuff up. There has just got to be a better way of getting the right number on the dog!

10/16/2023

Daughter/Mother

Kadoka von Makoshika/Cheyenne von Makoshika(10/9).

If she has half the talent as her mother, the future will be bright.

10/15/2023

Snuck away for an afternoon walk with the hounds. Only connected on one rooster. Lord knows I do my part to keep Federal Ammo Inc in business.

10/15/2023

Ivory von Makoshika enjoying some TLC after a high mileage week.

10/13/2023

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10/13/2023

Grey Partridge. It’s only competition at the end of a fork is the Ruffed Grouse. I said what I said.