The Shorthair Connection

The Shorthair Connection German shorthaired pointer breeder Growing up in northern MN, my family had a lab and a Chesapeake, with whom I spent most of my time with in the outdoors..
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My next dog was a lab/shorthair cross, which sparked my interest in what shorthairs were all about. With a lot of research and some searching through various resources, I located Maggie. This started a new-found passion within me. I worked with Maggie to get her ready for our hunts out in the Dakotas. On our very first hunt, Maggie blew my mind! I didn't think that there was a breed out there that

could ever do what she does. She could go from being a skilled hunter in the field to being just one of the family at home. This in turn made me want more! I started doing research about the breed and found that in Germany, there were black shorthairs. I was able to locate an impressive German bloodline and decided to breed Maggie. Wow, am I glad that I did. For her first litter, Maggie had 8 puppies, of which I kept 2, a male and a female. My brother decided he wanted to keep the male, which today is known as Buddy and I kept the female, which today is know as Kate. With very little work, we were hunting over them in the Dakota's at 5 months and these dogs were pointing, retrieving and honoring. At this point, I am pretty confident that I have created the perfect combination in a dog, natural ability, drive and temperament. I next went in search for a solid black female that has all around superior German bloodlines. This search brought me to Zoey, who has not only turned out to be a great addition to my line but also to my family. Our story continues to change as the years roll on and we are excited to see what the future holds! Please keep in mind that our dogs are not kennel dogs, but a large part of our family and our companions as well. So if you are interested in a German Shorthair that will complete not only your family, but make your hunts memorable, look no further! We greatly appreciate that you have spent some time getting to know about us and our dogs. We look forward to helping you fulfill your hunting expectations. Please contact us with any and all questions you may have.

I've had some dogs with personality through the years but Nyx certainly has a unique one! Every time I let her outside s...
11/14/2024

I've had some dogs with personality through the years but Nyx certainly has a unique one! Every time I let her outside she brings me something back! She's brought me back apples, broken glass, steel, shotgun shells and tonight she brought me a Old PBR can which I have no clue where it came from! She's beside herself happy to release these objects in my hand lol!

Hi Brian, I wanted to share with you Tikka and her first pheasant! She is a great dog and we are loving her! Thank you f...
11/10/2024

Hi Brian, I wanted to share with you Tikka and her first pheasant! She is a great dog and we are loving her!

Thank you for sharing!

Minnie is all tired out from her trip to see Dr.Kal to get her health certificate to travel to her family in South Carol...
11/08/2024

Minnie is all tired out from her trip to see Dr.Kal to get her health certificate to travel to her family in South Carolina!

Sirius has been doing a great job hunting.Thank you for sharing!
11/08/2024

Sirius has been doing a great job hunting.

Thank you for sharing!

We have two available male puppies from our Freya x Apollo litter!
11/06/2024

We have two available male puppies from our Freya x Apollo litter!

Hey Brian thought I'd share this picture of Blue's second day out! He's a natural and did great!Awesome! Thank you for s...
11/06/2024

Hey Brian thought I'd share this picture of Blue's second day out! He's a natural and did great!

Awesome! Thank you for sharing!

11/03/2024

Their breakfast didn't slow them down much this morning!

Looks like Nova is enjoying the season! Thanks for sharing!
11/02/2024

Looks like Nova is enjoying the season! Thanks for sharing!

We still have one male available from Freya and Apollo!
10/23/2024

We still have one male available from Freya and Apollo!

Freya x Apollo girls!
10/21/2024

Freya x Apollo girls!

Freya x Apollo boys! We have one liver male available!
10/21/2024

Freya x Apollo boys! We have one liver male available!

Brian, had some great hunting in ND this last weekend. Pepper hunted three days and never slowed down! She's amazing to...
10/21/2024

Brian, had some great hunting in ND this last weekend. Pepper hunted three days and never slowed down! She's amazing to hunt with, especially for young hunters. Apollo x Asta '21

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

Kota is a great dog! 7 months old, pointing on grouse and woodcock.Thanks for sharing! Absolutely love to see the kids g...
10/21/2024

Kota is a great dog! 7 months old, pointing on grouse and woodcock.

Thanks for sharing! Absolutely love to see the kids getting out there experiencing and watching our pointing dogs work!

Pepper and Libby are doing good in ND. Thanks for sharing!
10/20/2024

Pepper and Libby are doing good in ND. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for sharing! Keep them coming!Nova from the Lucy x Apollo Christmas 2022 litter is having herself a heck of a sta...
10/20/2024

Thanks for sharing! Keep them coming!

Nova from the Lucy x Apollo Christmas 2022 litter is having herself a heck of a start to the season!

Jäger doing great!Looks like those gentlemen are enjoying the season! Thanks for sharing!
10/20/2024

Jäger doing great!

Looks like those gentlemen are enjoying the season! Thanks for sharing!

Looks like a great day! Thanks for sharing!Molly from Lucy and Apollo's litter Christmas of 2022
10/20/2024

Looks like a great day! Thanks for sharing!

Molly from Lucy and Apollo's litter Christmas of 2022

Chloe and Nyx showing today!
10/20/2024

Chloe and Nyx showing today!

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Their breakfast didn't slow them down much this morning!

The puppies good sleepers! We'll get some individual pictures early next week. We have a couple liver males and a black male available!

Freya x Apollo puppies are getting color. We have some male spots available!

A whole bunch of cuteness!

This is Birdie's 6th day here and look at her go! Just a little intensity ;)

Freya x Apollo girls!

Freya x Apollo boys! Holy smokes 8! We have some available spots for reservation!

June showing just a little intensity ;) she's Freya x Apollo pup here for training.

Nyx just can't get to the bumper fast enough and the water flies. Once she gets it she just glides through the water. She's getting there. 4th time in the water.

Took Nyx and Apollo to the water this afternoon. I need more hands ;)

Sassy puppies this morning!

Bird patrol! The robins are keeping him busy! He's still available and lots of fun!

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