Pioneer Kennels

19/11/2024

Grand National Grouse Champion, 2xCH Snyder’s Fireside Ed is standing at stud at Snyder’s Setters in Minnesota. For information contact Steve Snyder at 507.383.9049 or Pioneer Kennels at 989.429.2777

13/11/2024

Great video of the 2024 Grand National Grouse Championship held in Wisconsin.

12/11/2024

Just want to give a big congratulations to Tammy on her fantastic year. This year , 2024, she has won both of our coverdog National Championships. In the spring she won the Grand National Grouse and Woodcock Invitational Championship with Meridith Grade Corky and last week she won the Grand National Grouse Championship with Snyder’s Fireside Ed. The picture is with coverdog legends Wayne Fruchey and Tom Novak.

10/11/2024

Snyder’s Fireside Ed, owned by Steve Snyder wins the Grand National Grouse Championship. Congratulations to John Stolgitis and Chasehill Poisen Ivy with Runner-up honors. Thanks to judges Adam Dubriske and Mike Brown for walking 36 braces of dogs over 6 days at the first ever Grand National event held in Wisconsin. Thanks to all the Wisconsin and Minnesota club members who put on a top notch event!!! Last but not least thanks to sponsors Purina, OnXhunt and Garmin.

26/10/2024

Ralphy’s Chasehill Rip, owned by Brian Ralph, was named Runner-up Champion at the Lake States Championship today. Congratulations to Scott Forman and Bill Ballin on the win with Mags. Thanks to judges Larry Guild and Vance Butler.

21/10/2024

HyPointe Sharpshooter, owned by Nick Mellon, wins the BGDG ‘s Wolverine Derby Classic today at the Gladwin Game Refuge. Congrats to Russ Fazio with Roxie in 2nd and Shane Haskins with Luci in 3rd. Thanks to judges Tom Fruchey and Sean McKellip.

15/10/2024

Nat’l Ch, RU CH Meridith Grade Corky.

13/10/2024

Hypointe Sharpshooter, owned by Nick Mellon places 2nd and Prairie Forged Jay, owned by Robert Jones places 3rd in the Bill Wendt Memorial Open derby today. Congrats to Joe Colgazier and Rem for the win. Thanks to judges Marc Dozeman and Scott Johnson.

12/10/2024

A good day for Pioneer Kennels as Meredith Grade Penny, owned by Dennis Keysor was named runner up in the Michigan Woodcock Championship. Congratulations to Marc Forman and Shady Hill’s Zena on her win. Thanks to judges Mike Penn and Pat Cooke.

07/10/2024

The reining Grand National Grouse Champions Ralphy’s Chasehill Rip, owned by Brian Ralph and Meredith Grade Corky, owned by Dennis Keysor getting ready for a workout. Both are fueled by Purina Pro Plan Sport.

15/09/2024

Fireside Sally Forth (Sal) owned by Mary-Beth Esser on a nice grouse find

14/09/2024

Getting ready for the cover dog championship season.

30/08/2024

Had the pleasure of visiting with Joe Hopkins and his Breakaway Podcast.

Coverdog field trial professional stalwarts Scott & Tammy Chaffe of Pioneer Kennels in Clare, MI joins "The Breakaway Podcast" to talk raising a family while...

12/08/2024

One male pup available out of 8XCH/3XGNC Ponderosa Mac x Country Roads Acer. Maple had 6 derby placements last year. Definitely a trial prospect quality male!

04/08/2024

Getting the fall season off to a great start! Made the trip to Black Ash PA and their August trial. Thanks to all the judges and the great folks who put in a lot of work to make it all go so seamlessly!

30/07/2024

28/07/2024

This morning’s workout

13/07/2024

Michigan cover dog of the year awards today. Shooting Dog Winner Nat’l CH, RU CH Meridith Grade Corky, owned by Dennis Keysor and RU Shooting Dog of the year Springpond Rockin Sidney with owner Leeann Parnell