2023 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 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 breeding’s 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 eight equally promising spring 2023 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.

2023 Planned Litters

Striking Elhew Mack x Kate's Elhew Flirt (Rolly) - Expected October, 2023
Striking Elhew Thor x Hot Elhew Valentina - Whelped Feb. All are sold
Hot Elhew Frank's Sauce x Hot Elhew Pace Picante - Expected July
Hot Elhew Frank's Sauce x Hot Elhew Cholula - Whelped Feb, All are sold
Striking Elhew Lincoln x Striking Elhew Willow - Expected in September
Hot Elhew Frank's Sauce x Striking Elhew Josephine- Expected Oct 2023
Striking Elhew Thor x Striking Elhew Lola - Expected July, 2023
Striking Elhew Mack x Striking Elhew Katie - Expected August 2023

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Mack x Rolly

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 in the last two decades. This frozen semen breeding offers the Elhew enthusiast a rare opportunity to acquire a direct Mack son or daughter.

Rolly is a powerful, athletic, 48 pound, Striking Elhew Bossman daughter, who is well proven on multiple species of wild birds. She is, also, a granddaughter of both Striking Elhew Mack and Elhew Chaparral. Rolly is well made, has a confident temperament, and exudes class on the ground and on game.

This special frozen semen breeding of Mack to an outstanding granddaughter will exceed the expectations of the most discriminating companion gun dog devotee and Elhew enthusiast. These pups will be companion gun dogs of uncommon natural ability, and worthy of heading up any kennel, or breeding program. Dark orange pups with either black, or brown, pigmentation are expected, and will be whelped and raised in Wanatah, Indiana by Rolly’s devoted owner, Justin Smith.

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Thor x Val

Thor is a powerful, athletic, 56 pound male with a smooth, fluid, stride who is well proven on seven species of wild birds. He is, also, a proven sire of class companion gun dogs. Thor is a littermate to Hot Elhew Cholula (Lu).

Val is a quick, nice moving 42 pound frozen semen daughter of Superior Pointers’ foundation sire, Striking Elhew Mack. .She has been extensively hunted in Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, and is well proven on multiple species of wild birds. Val is a litter sister to Hot Elhew Frank’s Sauce (Frank).

The 2022 breeding of Frank to Lu produced an unusually uniform litter of exceptional pups. This 2023 breeding of Thor to Val is the “mirror image” of that nick, and a virtual “repeat breeding”. These equally 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 anticipated.

Frank x Pace

Frank is a well-made, exciting young male with a great temperament, and smooth, fluid stride, who “floats over the country”. His exemplary pure Elhew genetics represent a concentration of Striking Elhew Mack “blood”, and he exhibits his illustrious sire’s most admirable characteristics. That Frank will be a prepotent sire, is preordained.

Pace is an industrious hunter and proficient bird finder with a great temperament who adjusts to any terrain, and who is equally accomplished on pheasants and quail. She is squarely built, moves attractively, and handles effortlessly. Her intelligent, forward quartering pattern is genetic, and will be exhibited by her progeny.

The pure Elhew genetics of this breeding are primarily influenced by the Elhew Strike x Elhew Kiwi “blood” proven to produce companion gun dogs of uncommon natural ability. This promising litter is a repeat of a 2022 breeding which produced exceptional pups, and will be whelped and raised in McRae, Arkansas by Pace’s justifiably proud owner, Josh Atkins. Mostly black pups are expected, with liver and orange a possibility.

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Frank x Lu

Frank is a fast, athletic, well made 52-pound young male with a confident, yet compliant, temperament. He is the product of a frozen semen breeding of Striking Elhew Mack to an outstanding Rex daughter, and Mack granddaughter. Frank, like his illustrious sire, will undoubtedly prove to be an unusually prepotent stud dog.

Lu is a quick, athletic, hard running 46-pound female, and an especially proficient bird finder. She is as attractive on the ground, as she is on point. Lu is a litter sister to Regan, Kit, and Thor.

This breeding concentrates the genetics of Superior Pointers’ foundation sire, Striking Elhew Mack, coveted by so many knowledgeable students of the Elhew bloodline. This is a repeat of a 2022 breeding that produced an exceptionally uniform litter of outstanding pups. This promising litter will be whelped and raised in McRae, Arkansas by Lu’s devoted owner, Josh Atkins. Black, liver, and orange pups are expected.

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Lincoln x Willow

Lincoln is a well made, powerfully built, 56 pound, accomplished wild bird dog with a great temperament. He is a double grandson of Superior Pointers’ foundation sire, Striking Elhew Mack, and a littermate to Striking Elhew Josephine. Lincoln is a hard running bird dog, who handles kindly and hunts at a range appropriate for the terrain.

Willow is an outstanding 45 pound daughter of two noted producers, and a fine bird dog in her own right. She handles both ruffed grouse and pheasants 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 students of the Elhew bloodline to produce exemplary companion gun dogs. Dark orange pups with either black, or brown, pigmentation will be whelped and raised in Garrett, Indiana by Willow’s proud owners, Andy Giegold and Bill Gabers.

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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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Thor x Lola

Thor 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 six 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. This is a repeat of a 2021 breeding that produced truly exceptional companion gun dogs.

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. Liver pups, and possibly orange, are anticipated.

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Mack x Katie

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 in the last two decades. This frozen semen breeding offers the Elhew enthusiast a rare opportunity to acquire a direct Mack daughter.

Katie, a beautiful Striking Elhew Rex daughter, and Mack granddaughter, has produced exceptional pups by both Mack sons and double grandsons, and is a proven producer of accomplished gun dogs in her own right. She is well made, exudes class on the ground and on game, and has had over a thousand pheasants shot over her points. Katie is a litter sister to Lola.

This special frozen semen repeat breeding of Mack to an outstanding granddaughter will exceed the expectations of the most discriminating companion gun dog devotee and Elhew enthusiast. These pups will be companion gun dogs of uncommon natural ability, and worthy of heading up any kennel, or breeding program. All four colors are possible. This promising litter will be raised in Garrett, Indiana by Katie’s attentive owner, Andy Giegold.