2025 has been a blessing and heartbreak at the same time, the young dogs are growing up. Butch and Chief will be s good as any dog produced over the last 33 years.  But Tank and Zelda have gone to the great beyond. Tank was the last son of Abel and Zelda was the last grand-daughter of Ben, my original dog.    All our dogs are bold energetic hunters, with solid lovable temperaments, and emotional stability.  They have good noses, natural retrieving instincts, and most are natural backers.  Plus they have good bones to take the stress of rough country, and dark pads to protect their feet.  We are serious about our breeding and do not sell to anyone but hunters and trialers, but will consider a breeding deal for a companion dog to be placed into a good household.  You own the dog; I own the breeding rights.  If this interests you, call to discuss the parameters.  

We have strengthened our original Rick Smith Lines with the Best of Ban Dee and Gringo de Brit, then added the solidarity and greatness’ of Kinwashkly dual champions which we crossed with Nolan’s Last Bullet breeding and recently added Hopes Chief of Cross Creek to the mix.   We have 33 years of well thought out breeding combining the best of old greats and new super stars, When I get too tired to manage it, I will call it quits, THEN WE’RE DONE.