2025 Litters

A successful, sustainable, breeding program achieves two equally important objectives – it incrementally improves the overall phenotype, and simultaneously reduces variability, in each successive generation. It is such continuous improvement and overall consistency in soundness, conformation, temperament, and performance attributes that characterize the Superior Pointers companion gun dog breeding program. As accomplished as were the Elhew pointers we produced two decades ago, successive generations have clearly been – on average – even more capable. As Bob Wehle often observed, “If they are not, you’re doing something wrong”.

Continuous improvement and reduced variability of the phenotype is accelerated when breeding only superior, complimentary individuals within a homogeneous gene pool, or "family". Random, indiscriminate breeding with a restricted gene pool, conversely, results in the inevitable decline of the phenotype. It is, therefore, imperative that practitioners of line breeding possess comprehensive knowledge of individual and family characteristics, critically evaluate breeding stock, and "know what good looks like". The Superior Pointers breeding program reflects sixty-five years of experience with pointing dogs, including decades spent observing multiple Bird Dog Hall of Fame enshrined canine performers in major circuit FDSB/AFTCA recognized field trial competition.

Our thoughtfully crafted breedings are informed by experience, and guided by exacting standards. The dogs that we use are all exceptional representatives of their breed and bloodline, and exhibit the very best pure Elhew companion gun dog genetics. While such genetics are a generally reliable indicator of anticipated soundness, conformation, temperament, and performance characteristics, they are not an absolute, infallible predictor. Every dog used in the Superior Pointers breeding program is, therefore, critically evaluated to confirm that they are physically and temperamentally sound, and accomplished on wild birds. It is these exemplary wild bird handling credentials which, we believe, differentiates the Superior Pointers breeding program from many others. The twelve equally promising spring 2025 breedings detailed below represent a continued refinement of our proven breeding strategy, and will yield the overall best Elhew companion gun dogs that we have ever produced. Early reservations are recommended.

2025 Planned Litters

Striking Elhew Zephyr x Hot Elhew Valentina - Whelped in April, all sold
Striking Elhew Zephyr x Hot Elhew Crystal Sauce - Expected June
Striking Elhew Zephyr x Hot Elhew Sriracha - Whelped in May, all sold
Striking Elhew Jack x Striking Elhew Jill - Expected February 2026
Hot Elhew Frank's Sauce x Striking Elhew Josephine - Expected February 2026
Striking Elhew Mack x Striking Elhew Hazel - Whelped in May
Striking Elhew Gordon x Striking Elhew Simone - Whelped in June
Striking Elhew Gordon x Striking Elhew Willow - Expected July
Striking Elhew Lincoln x Striking Elhew Lola - Whelped in May
Striking Elhew Yellowjacket x Striking Elhew Ruby - Expected October
Hot Elhew Frank's Sauce x Striking Elhew Maddie Expected September

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Zephyr x Val

Zephyr is a well made, quick, athletic, 52 pound young male who exhibits outstanding character on game. He hunts ambitiously, handles kindly, and adjusts his range to the terrain. Zephyr is calm and mannerly in the house and kennel, and tenacious in the field.

Val is a quick, athletic, nice moving, 42 pound frozen semen daughter of Superior pointers' foundation sire, Striking Elhew Mack. She has been extensively hunted in seven states, and is well proven on multiple species of wild birds. Val is a proven producer of class companion gun dogs, and a litter sister to Hot Elhew Frank's Sauce.

These outstanding prospects will exceed the expectations of the most discriminating Elhew enthusiast. Val's anticipated litter will be whelped, and raised, in McRae, Arkansas by Josh Atkins and his family. All four colors are possible..

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Zephyr x Crys

Zephyr is a handsome, athletic, attractively gaited, 52 pound, young male, with a confident, yet compliant temperament. He has hunted eight states, and has demonstrated proficiency on ten species of wild birds.

Crys is a fast, agile, squarely built, female with overall exemplary conformation. She has also been hunted extensively, and is accomplished on multiple species of wild birds. As one respected trainer has observed, "If you were going to build a bird dog, she would look like Crys".

This litter pedigree is dominated by the Elhew Strike x Elhew Kiwi genetics rightly associated with exceptional companion gun dogs, and coveted by knowledgeable students of the Elhew bloodline. This promising litter will be whelped, and raised, in McRae, Arkansas by Crys' devoted owner, Josh Atkins. According to Zephyr's and Chrys' genetic color codes, the statistical probability for each color is for 37.5% black, 12.5% liver, 37.5% dark orange with black pigmentation, and 12.5% dark orange with brown pigmentation.

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Zephyr x Siri

Zephyr is a well-made, 52-pound, young male with a great temperament and impeccable Elhew genetics whom is certain to have a consequential positive impact on the bloodline. He is fast, athletic, beautifully gaited, travels "high on both ends", and exhibits exemplary character on game. Zephyr hunts ambitiously, but adjusts his range to the terrain and handles effortlessly..

Siri is a "classy" young 42 pound female with exceptional Elhew companion gun dog genetics. She is well made, and exhibits admirable style and intensity on game. Siri is well traveled, and proven proficient on multiple species of wild birds from North Dakota to Texas. Like Zephyr, Siri hunts ambitiously, but handles kindly.

This litter pedigree represents the best of Elhew companion gun dog genetics. These pups will be whelped and raised in McRae, Arkansas, by Siri's owner, Josh Atkins and will exceed the expectations of the most discriminating wild bird hunter. All four colors are possible.

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Jack x Jill

Jack is an impressive 54-pound young male with all of the attributes required of a breeding quality male. He has a superb "nose", a strong pointing instinct, stands off his birds, and exhibits admirable style and intensity of game. Jack is also a strong natural retriever.

Jack is an impressive 54-pound young male with all of the attributes required of a breeding quality male. He has a superb "nose", a strong pointing instinct, stands off his birds, and exhibits admirable style and intensity of game. Jack is also a strong natural retriever

Jill is a beautiful young 42-pound Frank daughter who exudes "class" on the ground, and on point. She is quick, fast, athletic, and handles effortlessly. Jill is equally proficient on forest and prairie grouse. She is a litter sister to Chrys. 

The impeccable, pure Elhew, companion gun dog genetics of this breeding ensure that these pups will exceed the expectations of the most "hard bitten" wild bird hunter. This promising litter will be whelped and raised in Bayfield, Wisconsin. Dark orange pups with either black, or brown, pigmentation are anticipated.

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Frank x Jo

Frank is a handsome, athletic, tenacious young frozen semen Mack son, who is earning a reputation as an unusually prepotent sire of class companion gundogs. He is an accomplished wild bird dog, well-proven on multiple species. Frank was completely finished on game by Ronnie Smith and Suzanna Love.

Jo is a fast, athletic, powerful, well made, 50 pound female with a smooth, fluid gait, who is as captivating on the ground, as on point. She runs with a high head and cracking tail, and hunts ambitiously while handling kindly. This “double Mack” granddaughter is equally proficient on forest and prairie grouse.

This breeding is rich in the Elhew Strike x Elhew Kiwi genetics which Bob Wehle often observed produced his best companion gun dogs – and, particularly, his best ruffed grouse dogs. This promising litter will be whelped and raised in Bayfield, Wisconsin. All four colors are possible.

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Mack x Hazel

Striking Elhew Mack, Superior pointers' foundation sire, is considered by many knowledgeable students of the Elhew bloodline to be the most prepotent Elhew companion gun dog sire since Elhew Mr. McGoo. Mack's outstanding conformation, ideal temperament, and exemplary performance characteristics have had an unparalleled, positive impact on the Elhew totem over the past two decades. This frozen semen breeding offers the Elhew enthusiast a rare opportunity to acquire a direct Mack son, or daughter.

Hazel is a beautiful, athletic, 42-pound Striking Elhew Thor daughter who is well proven on multiple species of wild birds. She is, also, a quadruple great granddaughter of Mack. She is well made, has a confident temperament, and exudes "class" on the ground, and on game. Hazel is equally accomplished on woods and prairie birds.

This special frozen semen breeding of Mack to an outstanding quadruple great granddaughter is a proven successful genetic combination, and the resulting pups will exceed the expectations of the most discriminating gun dog devotee and Elhew enthusiast. These pups will become companion gun dogs of uncommon natural ability, and worthy of heading up any kennel, or breeding program. "Classy" pups of all four colors are expected, and will be whelped and raised in Mosinee, Wisconsin by Dan Schroeder and his family.

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Gordon x Willow

Gordon is a quick, athletic, well-made, 50-pound frozen semen son of Superior Pointers' foundation sire, Striking Elhew Mack. His dam is a daughter of prepotent sire, Striking Elhew Bossman, and a granddaughter of both Mack and acclaimed sire, Elhew Chaparral. Gordon is a complete bird dog, who exhibits all of the prerequisite attributes of a breeding quality male. We expect Gordon to have a very positive impact on the Elhew totem.

Willow is an outstanding 45-pound daughter of two noted producers, and a fine bird dog in her own right. She handles quail, pheasants, and ruffed grouse with equal proficiency. Willow is quick, athletic, and hunts at a comfortable range in all types of habitat. She is equally attractive on the ground, and on point..

This impressive litter pedigree is rich in the Elhew Strike x Elhew Kiwi "blood" widely recognized by knowledgeable Elhew enthusiasts to produce exemplary companion gun dogs. This promising litter will be whelped, and raised, in Garrett, Indiana by Gordon's and Willow's proud owners, Andy Giegold and Bill Gabers. Pups will be a rich dark orange with either black or brown, pigmentation.

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Gordon x Simone

Gordon is a fast, agile, 50-pound young male with a confident, yet compliant, temperament. He exhibits exemplary bird finding and handling abilities, and is a strong, natural, retriever. Gordon is as attractive traveling, as he is on point.

Simone is a "classy", well made, 44-pound frozen semen daughter of Striking Elhew Mack. Like her maternal grandsire, Striking Elhew Rex, she is an unusually proficient bird finder. Simone is equally captivating on the ground, and on point, and is fondly described by her owners as a "rock star".

This litter pedigree is rich in Elhew Strike x Elhew Kiwi genetics and, particularly, in the "blood" of Superior Pointers' acclaimed foundation sire, Striking Elhew Mack. These pups are certain to exceed the expectations of the most discriminating wild bird hunter. Simone's litter will be whelped, and raised, in Garrett, Indiana by her proud owners, Andy Giegold and Bill Gabers. According to Gordon's and Simone's genetic color codes, the statistical probability is for 37.5% black, 12.5% liver, 37.5% dark orange with black pigmentation, and 12.5% dark orange with brown pigmentation.

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Lincoln x Lola

Lincoln is a powerful 56-pound double Mack grandson with a smooth, fluid stride and exemplary character on game. He exhibits a confident, compliant temperament, and is well proven on multiple species of wild birds.

Lola is a classy, fast, athletic, exciting, young 44-pound female who exhibits exceptional style on the ground, and on game. She is accomplished on both prairie grouse and pheasants. Lola has produced outstanding pups by multiple sires.

This impressive litter, rich in the Elhew Strike x Elhew Kiwi genetics which Bob Wehle regularly noted produced his best gun dogs, represents the best of the Superior Pointers’ companion gun dog breeding program. These promising pups will be whelped, and raised, in Plankinton, South Dakota by Lola’s devoted owners, Scott and Stacy Flatt. According to Lincoln's and Lola's genetic color codes, the statistical probability for each possible color is 50% liver, and 50% dark orange with brown pigmentation.

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Jack x Ruby

Jack is a hard driving, powerful, tenacious, attractively gaited, 54 pound young male well proven on five species of upland birds. He is a proficient bird finder, and a strong, natural retriever. Jack exemplifies the “class” companion gun dog.

Ruby is a beautiful, 42 pound, young female, with an exceptional temperament who handles multiple species of upland birds with equal proficiency. She is quick, agile, and hunts diligently at an appropriate range for the terrain. Ruby is equally attractive on the ground, and on point.

This impressive litter pedigree is dominated by solid Elhew Strike x Elhew Kiwi genetics from top to bottom. These pups will exceed the expectations of the most dedicated wild bird hunter. This promising litter will be whelped, and raised, in Washburn, Wisconsin by Leo Ketchum and his family. According to Jack’s and Ruby’s genetic color codes, there is a 25% statistical probability for each of the four possible colors.

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Frank x Maddie

Frank is a fast, athletic, well-made 50-pound male with a confident, yet compliant, temperament. He is the product of a frozen semen breeding of Striking Elhew Mack to an outstanding daughter of Striking Elhew Rex. Frank has proven, like his illustrious sire, to be an unusually prepotent stud dog. He has hunted wild birds from Texas to North Dakota, and is well proven on six species.

Maddie is a "classy", well-made, athletic, frozen semen Striking Elhew Mack daughter, out of an exceptional Striking Elhew Bossman daughter. She hunts at moderate range appropriate for the terrain, handles kindly, and exhibits exemplary character on game. Maddie is a sister to Striking Elhew Gordon.

The pure Elhew companion gun dog genetics of this unique litter pedigree are as good as it gets. This promising litter will exceed the expectations of the most discriminating Elhew companion gun dog enthusiast. These pups will be whelped, and raised, in Garrett, Indiana by Maddie's devoted owners, Andy Giegold and Bill Gabers. According to Frank's and Maddie's genetic color codes, the statistical probability for color is 37.5% black, 12.5% liver, 37.5% dark orange with black pigmentation, and 12.5% dark orange with brown pigmentation.