Bird Dog Ranch

Bird Dog Ranch AKC & AF Pointing Dog field trials & Bird Dog training facility.

10/13/2024

Update from Chris Bontraeger-
As some of you know last Monday evening Chris’ daughter was kicked by a horse & air lifted to Iowa City. Luckily it was a cool night & she was wearing a heavy coat. After several days in the hospital the doctors diagnosed her with a bruised abdomen & a torn liver. She is back home now. Chris says she’s her happy little self & getting around fine, just going to need a bit of time to heal.

A new addition to our trophy wall...The Tommy Thomas Memorial Grand Amateur Limited Gun Dog Championship plaque. Thank y...
09/16/2024

A new addition to our trophy wall...
The Tommy Thomas Memorial Grand Amateur Limited Gun Dog Championship plaque.
Thank you to the International Brittany Championship Association for running the event & providing the plaque!

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at these 3 great events this fall- 9/28-10/3 Iowa Brittany Club fall horseback ...
09/04/2024

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at these 3 great events this fall-
9/28-10/3 Iowa Brittany Club fall horseback field trial.
10/4-10 Hawkeye Brittany Club fall horseback field trial.
10/19-20 Iowa Brittany Club hunt test.

The ample rains this year have blessed us with lush green fields. Food plots are growing vigorously & the cover is thick...
07/24/2024

The ample rains this year have blessed us with lush green fields. Food plots are growing vigorously & the cover is thicker than we’ve seen in several years.

Last spring we were blessed with 2 new additions to the ranch- First is a beautiful memorial bench donated by Mark & Jul...
07/24/2024

Last spring we were blessed with 2 new additions to the ranch-
First is a beautiful memorial bench donated by Mark & Julie Claypool, in memory of Tommy. The bench is located on the South side at the breakaway. It is in the perfect spot to relax & appreciate all of our blessings.
Secondly is the new AED/Defibrillator, located on the wall in the building. This donation was made possible by several great clubs working together for the well being of all participants. The clubs behind this generous donation are the Iowa Brittany Club, the Hawkeye Brittany Club, the Tri-State Brittany Club, the Minnesota Brittany Club & the National Vizsla Association. Honestly this is one item that I pray we never have to use, but just incase it could make the difference in someones life.

Bracing for the 2024 International Brittany Championships. Breakaway for the GOLAA at 8:30 tomorrow. Good Luck to everyo...
03/26/2024

Bracing for the 2024 International Brittany Championships. Breakaway for the GOLAA at 8:30 tomorrow. Good Luck to everyone.

03/23/2024

Entries close tomorrow, Sunday March 24th for the International Brittany Championships. The drawings will be held Monday evening. Due to the weather, the Grand Open Limited All Age Championship will start on WEDNESDAY, not Tuesday.
The Grand Amateur Limited All Age Championship will not start until Friday. The Tommy Thomas Memorial Grand Amateur Limited Gun Dog Championship will start on Sunday, with the Ron Zook Memorial Grand Open Limited Gun Dog Championship to follow, not to start before Monday afternoon.

On Easter Sunday (3/31) we will have a Dinner after the days running, all are welcome... We will be having Baked Ham and Lasagna. Side dishes, appetizers and desserts are welcome. Please let us know if you will be coming so we can get a head count.

The Iowa Brittany Club trial will follow the International Championships (Saturday April 6th). Entries close for that trial on April 1st... The trial will conclude with the Ed Powell Memorial Grand Open Limited Gun Dog Championship. Entries for the Championship close on Monday April 8th.

Contact Lisa Po***ck for more info. or to RSVP for Easter Dinner!
[email protected]

Looking forward to the International Brittany Championships, starting on March 26th.  The premiums are available on the ...
03/05/2024

Looking forward to the International Brittany Championships, starting on March 26th. The premiums are available on the ABC web site. Easter Sunday, Sunday March 31 (during the Tommy Thomas Memorial GALGD CH) we will be having a pot luck Easter Dinner. Ham and Lasagna will be provided, side dishes and desserts are welcome. Hope to see you there!

Premiums for the Iowa Brittany Club spring field trial and Ed Powell Memorial Gun Dog Championship are available on the ...
02/27/2024

Premiums for the Iowa Brittany Club spring field trial and Ed Powell Memorial Gun Dog Championship are available on the AKC Events website.
The Iowa BC trial follows the International Brittany Championships, which begin on March 26th in Thayer, IA.
https://webapps.akc.org/event-search/ #/search

Please plan to join us for these great Spring field events. March 16-17 Iowa Brittany Club Hunt Tests, open to all point...
02/16/2024

Please plan to join us for these great Spring field events.

March 16-17 Iowa Brittany Club Hunt Tests, open to all pointing breeds.

March 26-April 4 TriState International Championships. Open to Brittanys only. Four one hour championships.

April 5-11 Iowa Brittany Club Regional Field Trial + Hour Gun Dog.

April 19-21 National Vizsla Association Shooting Dog Championship & Gary Jagoda Derby Classic. Open to Vizslas only.

April 26-28 Hawkeye Brittany Club Regional Field Trial.

April 29-May 2 ABC Gun Dog Classic. Hour stake. Open to Brittanys only.

May 3-8 Minnesota Brittany Club
Regional Field Trial & Hour Amateur Gun Dog.

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3159 210th Street
Thayer, IA
50254

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