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Below, you'll find personal
testimonials from current clients. Please note I
stress these are current clients because after you buy a
gundog from me, I'm always available for training
questions and concerns. I share these with you not
as a brag, but as a testament to my promise to produce
Quality German Shorthaired Pointers. Also, they
serve to show my dedication to you and your dog.
When you leave my kennel for home, please know you and
pup are not alone on your journey. I am only a
phone call or visit away.
If you'd like to talk to a
client, please
contact me
and I'll
arrange for it.
John
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I must share my
experience with
all gun dog
owners and
especially and
one looking for
not just a
hunting dog but
a superior
hunting partner
for many years.
I came to know
John 9 months
ago during my
research to
purchase not
only my first
gun dog but a
family
companion. I
contacted John
and just wanted
some information
on him and his
kennels and the
dogs he
produces. John
spent several
hours on the
phone telling me
about himself,
his kennels and
more importantly
his positive
approach to
raising and
training
shorthairs.
During this time
John said to me
"Jack you are
welcome to come
to my home and
stay with me to
view the
parents, other
dogs and any
puppies you
wish" I was
absolutely
shocked beyond
belief. What
person this day
in age is
willing to open
up there home to
let someone they
had only spoken
to over the
phone come into
there home and
see first hand
there kennel
operation. I
quickly came to
think this is an
outstanding
person who is
not only
committed to
raising and
training great
gun dogs but
someone who
cared about
people and his
dogs along with
the individuals
new partner.
After picking
out a puppy from
John and not
being able to
travel due to
weather issues
we made
arrangements to
ship the dog
with John's
promise to
always be
available for
anything when
ever I needed
anything. My
female arrived
and I could not
have been more
pleased with
Casey. Well I
now need to
share as Casey
is 8 months old
I just got back
from taking John
up on his offer
to visit Kansas
and learn from
him but also
spend time as he
trained my pup.
I must admit in
my wildest
dreams what John
was able to do
with my pup in 2
short days was
the most
incredible dog
training one
could ever hope
for. You need to
see it to
believe it it
dang near was
the most
professional
training I have
ever seen. John
had Casey whoa
broke,
retrieving to
hand, handling
in the field and
not chasing
birds in the
short time. She
was performing
like a dream and
I could not be
more proud of
her but
astonished at
the mans
knowledge, help
and training but
his willingness
to not only work
with Casey but
also with me. I
was simply blown
away by the
accomplishments
of Casey and how
John's teaching
was 100%
positive with
her and the
field. She not
only has
continued on in
her success but
is a totally
more positive in
the house with
our young
children also.
The type of dog
John has is
about natural
ability and
positive with
outstanding
behavior and
temperament. I
can tell you
when you speak
to John there is
not a more
honest, real and
helpful person I
have ever meet
in my life. I
must say THANK
YOU JOHN PRINCE
for not only
providing me a
awesome dog for
years to come
but for your
help, teaching
and time to
visit with you
and stay in your
home but this
breeder is the
real deal and a
heck of a
person. I am
looking forward
to my future in
the field with
Casey and also
adding a future
shorthair to the
family but also
the friend I
have made. If
you should ever
desire to speak
to me call John
and he can get
you in touch
with me and I
will share more
positive
thoughts about
John and his
dogs. You need
to see his dogs
and the passion
he has not only
to produce a
great gun dog
but an awesome
gun dog. It
simply does not
get any better
than John and
the dogs he has
and produces.
Thanks a million
John for
everything.
Submitted by:
Jack Patty on
Jun 30, 2008
I was looking on
the internet
when I came
across John's
site. I started
looking at it
and started
reading the
testimonials. So
I thought "too
good to be
true", boy was I
wrong. I called
John and it was
like I had known
him for years.
We talked about
the pups that he
had and the dogs
that were in his
kennel. I told
John that I
wanted a dog
that would work
close to me and
would not just
take off and
leave me behind.
John promised
that not only
would my dog be
everything I
wanted but more.
I could not wait
to see for
myself. One
month later I
went to go pick
up Gus. John
took me out and
showed me some
quick training
tips while we
were there. This
pup has been
everything and
more that John
promised. On the
500+ mile trip
home if Gus
wanted out of
the carrier to
do his business
he would just
give one little
wimper, pull
over get him out
does his
business and
back in the
carrier, no fuss
at all. This
happened all the
way home, 12
plus hours of
driving. I
brought him home
and had him on
pigeons the next
week. Gus was
pointing birds
from 15-20 feet
away. Solid
points tail up
and rock solid.
My buddy could
not believe it,
only 2 months
old and he was
out working dogs
that were 6
months old.
Everyone asks
where did you
get that dog,
and all I can
say is Prince's
Kennels. Gus is
now 7 months old
and has been
with me on
Pheasants and
quail, and NEVER
flinched when
fired over him.
I am so
impressed with
this pup that I
am already
planning my next
trip to Kansas
to see John
again.
Submitted by:
Richie Gonzales on
Jan 26, 2008
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Gus on Point |
After searching
the web a couple
of months for a
GSP puppy, my
nephew Greg told
me that I should
call John
Prince. In our
first phone
conversation I
told john that I
was looking for
an easily
trainable GSP
puppy that was
predominantly
white in color
with a solid
brown head and a
high tail. John
laughed and said
that if that was
all I wanted, he
could fix me up
as he had
several upcoming
litters.
The next time we
spoke, John said
that he had just
the puppy I was
looking for. I
purchased "Lola"
sight unseen.
When bird season
opened in
Southern
California, Lola
was just six
months old.
Since she would
respond to
"come", "Kennel"
and "whoa" on
command, my
nephew Greg and
I decided that
it was time to
take her
hunting. On her
first wild
chukar hunt,
Lola was the
first of our
four dogs to
point. She also
retrieved the
first chukar we
had shot. That
same week Lola
also pointed and
retrieved wild
quail. She is
not only quick
to learn, but
she is also the
best looking dog
on the block!
John Prince is
just a phone
call away and he
is always ready
to answer my
questions and
share training
tips. In
addition, he
calls me
periodically to
see how Lola is
coming along.
My nephew and I
are both
impressed with
John's concern
for his dogs
after they leave
the kennel.
Rod Batchelor
Southern
California
Submitted by:
Rod Batchelor on
Jan 15, 2008
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HI JOHN;
I BOUGHT A FEMALE
PUP FROM YOU A
COUPLE OF MOS. AGO,
SHE WAS 6 MOS. OLD
ON DEC. 21ST. I HAVE
BEEN WORKING HER ON
PIGEONS AND LAST
FRIDAY I BOUGHT 20
QUAIL. I SET THEM
OUT 5 AT A TIME. SHE
FOUND AND POINTED 18
OF THE 20 THAT I SET
OUT. 4 OF THE BIRDS
FLEW OFF BEFORE WE
GOT TO THEM, AND SHE
FOUND AND POINTED
TWO OF THEM. SHE
RETRIEVED EVERY BIRD
AND ONE BIRD WAS NOT
HIT VERY HARD AND
MAGGIE CHASED THAT
BIRD AROUND AND THRU
BRUSH PILES FOR 15
MIN. AND CAME BACK
WITH THE BIRD. I
WOULD PUT MY PUP
AGAINST A LOT OF 3
AND 4 YEAR OLD DOGS
I'VE HUNTED OVER AND
BE PROUD TO DO IT.
YOU SAID SHE WOULD
BE A NATURAL AND YOU
TOLD THE TRUTH.
THANKS AND HAPPY
HUNTING, BOB SMITH
Submitted by:
Bob Smith on
Jan 6, 2008
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HI, My name is Don
Ivy and through gun
dog breeders.com
I've made a fine
purchase of a Bird
dog. I bought JAG, a
21 month old male
german short hair
pointer from
Prince's Quality Gun
Dogs in Sept. of
2007. He is a
complete package for
me, a very good bird
dog and a well
behaved house pet at
a reasonable price
and delivered to you
safely. I'll be the
first to admit that
I was bit skeptical
about buying a dog
online, but after
speaking with the
owner John Prince I
decided to give him
a shot, and john
delivered the goods.
I would highly
recommend john for a
dog purchase, for
the simple fact that
john was honest and
delivered exactly
what I needed in a
gundog and
companion. thanks
john sincerely Don
Ivy
Submitted by:
Don Ivy on
Dec 24, 2007
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I have known
John for several
years, I met him
while quail
hunting in
Kansas. I also
own GSP,s.
Between John's
studs and my
females, we have
shared a few
litters of pups.
John's dogs are
all natural, and
his training is
second to none.
His experience
has helped me
become a better
trainer for my
dog's, John is
always there for
any questions or
extra training.
I feel he takes
special interest
in his dogs, he
goes above and
beyond to
produce a
quality product,
even after they
leave his
kennel. I
consider John a
friend to my
family and I,
and will always
return to John
and his kennel
for future pups.
Thanks John
Submitted by:
Brad Walker on
Dec 19, 2007
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I contacted John
about a GSP
puppy in early
Feburary in
2007. John gave
me the
information on
two litters that
he was expecting
to be on the
ground in early
April. I had
been in the
market for over
a year and since
this was going
to be a gundog
along with a
member of the
family I was
going to cover
all my bases(I
could not afford
a mistake).
Based on my very
specific
criteria John
and I chose one
of the two
litters which
was a repeat
breeding. I
asked John for
references and
he obliged me
very promptly
with 4 different
names. As I
expected all
four gave me
rave reviews
with one
actually excited
to know about
the upcoming
litter and
wanting to get
his name on the
list. John
assured me that
these puppies
were going to be
natural gundogs.
I write this
letter in early
December 2007.
This puppy has
proven true to
Johns words. I
started her on
pen raised birds
she pointed her
first quail at
around 3 months
of age. We began
killing birds
over her at
around 4 and 1/2
months and she
was "hunting
dead" and
retreiving them
back to me at
that point.
Today we have
been in the
field hunting
wild birds with
her and the
older dogs for
over a month.
She has been
very cautious
and is steadily
improving with
each time out.
She has been on
both ends,
pointing birds
while the other
dogs "back" her
and "backing"
with the other
dogs on point.
I would like to
thank John for
his honesty and
patience while I
did my research.
The bottom line
is I found the
person from whom
I will purchase
my next dog when
I purchased this
dog in April.
Submitted by:
Matt Martin on
Dec 7, 2007
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I visited John,
January 2007,
and saw the
litter of
puppies I got my
pup out of. The
temperature was
below freezing
and icy
conditions. John
said he liked
working with his
dogs and he
proved it that
day. We stayed
outside for
about 3 hours as
he showed me his
dogs. I was
impressed. The
dogs were eager
to work and did
not mind the
harsh
conditions. I
picked up my
puppy the middle
of February and
have been
impressed the
entire time. She
is constantly
after birds and
very stylish
pointing with a
12 O'clock tail.
She enjoys water
and is always
ready to go.
I have enjoyed
how quickly she
scents birds in
the fields and
how well she
handles her
points for a
puppy. I just
visited John
this past week
and my puppy Zoe
pointed the fist
quail and held
her point till
we flushed the
bird. The second
quail we thought
that she was
running in a
heavily
vegetated area
and we could not
see her. We
stood there for
about 5 minutes
looking for her
and talking
about where she
could be. I
stepped to my
right about 5
yards and saw
her locked up on
point. The next
3 birds we very
similar. Zoe is
VERY intense on
birds to say the
least and still
easily trained.
John has bred
excellent GSPs
and is very
helpful and
ready to train
dogs.
In closing, the
quality of dogs
that John breeds
is that of the
high dollar
kennels we all
so often hear
about but can
not afford a dog
from.
Thanks John,
Dean
Submitted by:
Dean
Montgomery
on Oct 23, 2007
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I purchased my
second GSP from John 7 years ago. My
first had been a large male from the
Boston area that was very difficult to
manage. After being away from GSP?s for
several years I contacted John via a
mutual business acquaintance. I have to
second several of the other testimonials
that John is an honest guy, a radically
different experience pre and post
purchase from my pervious GSP
experiences.
I was looking for an exceptional bird
dog but also realize that 80% of the
year the dog would be living with the
family in the house and most importantly
with my wife and young children. I spent
a lot of time interviewing breeders and
looking at pups. In the end I was so
impressed with John that I purchased
Piper without physically meeting John or
seeing the dog.
John paired us up perfectly with a
wonderfully tempered female. She is a
joy in the house and very aggressive yet
a close worker in the field. We hunt
public land with stocked birds and lots
of pressure so it?s important that your
dog stay close. I am always impressed
how Piper picks up birds that other dogs
run right past. So much so that I
usually hang back in the parking lots
and let the other hunters get 15 min
ahead of us.
My two boys are now 14 and 16 and they
have learned how to hunt pheasant over
Piper. My greatest joy hunting happened
last year while the men in the group
where taking a water break, Piper pealed
off into the brush nose down and my then
15 year old took his first solo Rooster
over her. Perfect point, hold and
retrieve.
John was a great help early on with
training advice and has stayed in
contact over the years checking in
periodically to ask how things are
going.
My next GSP will be from John Price.
Sincerely,
Ed OsowskiSubmitted by:
Ed Osowski 7 Sep 2007 |
I have been
raising and training bird dogs since
1973. John called me because he was
looking for a started dog for a client.
After four hours of talking to John, I
decided he had the kind of dogs I would
like to breed my female to. He sent me
pictures of some gorgeous stud dogs. And
then I knew for sure I had to take my
female to him.
I drove up to Pittsburg from Arkansas
when my female came into season. John
was a very gracious host and gave me a
place to stay for the next 3 days. I
learned more about dog training in the
next 3 days than I ever had before. It
was very insightful watching John take
dogs that had been nothing but pets and
turn them into nice working dogs. He has
all the skills and the facilities
required to take an untrained dog into a
full blown bird dog. I will never take a
dog that needs training to anyone else
again. My wife is deathly allergic to
dogs so it much easier to let someone
else train my dog for me.
I would recommend John to anyone who has
a dog that needs training. I also
watched 4 month old pups pointing birds.
If you need a great puppy who is a
natural bird dog (doesn't need to be
force broke for anything) then John is
the person you need to see.
Submitted by: Dennis Jameson 5 Sep
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I
purchased my GSP (Abby) sight
unseen from Mr. Prince and it
has been nothing but a great
experience. Abby did everything
John said she would do and more.
I have nothing but good to say
about Prince's Quality dogs and
look forward to my next purchase
from John. (Cuz will enjoy
hunting behind the lead dog this
year). Thanks John Submitted by: Tommie
Robinson on 30 Jul 2007 |
Hello John,
Your dog is wonderful, he is a joy to
watch working and is a faithful
and loving companion to us all. He
adores Jonathon and my son,
hopefully you will see the picture oft
them in the hammock in the yard!
but he seems to be most bonded to me,
perhaps because I do most work
with him. He is very gentle at home and is
very content with our Border
Collie who he has grown up with. As for
a working dog, people here say
they have never seen such an amazing
young GSP, he is truly
exceptional.
I'm glad to see so much good feedback on
your website. I posted my
feedback so I hope that goes down well.
Everyone here loves the
dog...like I said if we didn't already
have 2 we would love another,
but 2 is our maximum!
I hope all continues to go well for you
throughout the rest of the
year,
Best regards,
Lucinda Wright
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My husband and I
decided we were finally ready to add a
dog to our house. After doing about 5
months of research and working with our
closest family friend who is a vet in
Connecticut we decided a German
Shorthaired Pointer would be an
excellent dog for us. We are not
hunters, but I am a runner and wanted a
dog who would exercise with me. I found
John on this site and found him a
pleasure to work with. He was willing to
our address our needs and find the right
litter for us to find a puppy that was
the best fit. John answered all of our
questions and was willing to speak to
our family friend to answer all of her
questions as well. We visited John's
kennel once prior to the litter's
arrival and were impressed with his
knowledge. Murphy has been with us for
about 4 weeks and we can't imagine not
having him. He is very intelligent. He
taught himself to retrieve toys and will
bring back almost everything thrown to
him without even being called too. Of
course we think he is the most beautiful
dog ever, but he gets comments from
everyone at the weekly farmer's market
as well. We are truly lucky to have
found John and his puppies and would
recommend him to anyone looking for a
dog. Submitted by: Holly
Perkins on 28 Jul 2007 |
I bought a GSP
puppy from John Prince in June of 2006.
I have never owned a bird dog much less
trained one, but I wanted to try as we
are trying to re-establish quail on a
friend's farm in South Arkansas. John
asked if I wanted the dog for a pet or
to hunt with. I told him I wanted one
that would be good for both. He said he
had one that he thought I would like.
Sasha was pointing quail wings at 9
weeks of age and was retrieving anything
thrown for her at 11 weeks of age. She
retrieved doves shot over her at 4
months of age. Although I have not had
the opportunity to get her in wild
birds, she has never failed to point or
retrieve any of the numerous birds I
have put out in the fields for her. She
is a pure joy to watch and hunt with.
She also has a very soft mouth. Whenever
quail or chukars have escaped from the
pen, she has never failed to find any of
them and has always returned them to me
totally unharmed. I recently had the
opportunity to hunt her with another dog
for the first time and to my amazement
she honored his point and backed him
perfectly.
As for a pet, she is a house dog and is
the most docile and loving creature when
she is inside. She would be a lap dog if
it were possible. She was completely
house trained in a couple of weeks and
rapidly learned and obeys all commands I
have taught her. To observe her inside
you would never believe she was a
hunting dog. However, when I take her
outside, make her sit and then release
her to hunt she turns into a different
dog. If you start the 4-wheeler up she
will be loaded before you can even think
about getting on and will ride as long
as you will let her. If she sees me or
anyone else leave the cabin with a
shotgun, she is right at your side.
As I said, I was totally inexperienced
in dealing with a bird dog. John was
very helpful in instructing me how to
begin training her and always willing to
answer any questions I might have had.
He absolutely sold me the perfect dog.
In fact, at the time I purchased Sasha,
John had one of her male litter mates
also and I am not too sure if I knew
then what I know now that I would not
have purchased him too.Submitted by: Carl
Perkins on 24 Jul 2007 |
I've known John 13
yrs now and I have to say I'm better off
for it! It's not just his ability to
produce/train a World Class GSPs, but
it's his ability to develop and nurture
long lasting friendships! Let me tell
you a little about John and I's history.
It was in the summer of 04 when John
seen me working my string of viszla's at
a local training ground and he
approached me just to say hi and to look
my dogs over. As he could see I loved
what I was doing but at the same time he
seen that I didn't have the proper tools
to work with since I was using a poor
flightless pigeon for the purpose of
starting a couple new pups which we knew
had disaster written all over it! LOL
John was nice enough to offer me to come
over to his kennel and he'd let me use
his pigeons and any other tools I might
need which I took him up on immediately!
After arriving at Johns Kennel and
staking out the dogs he wanted me to
come take a look at his stock of GSP'S,
keep in mind I was a firm believer of
the viszla and really wasn't interested
in anything else until we stepped into
the field and I seen "Sully" which if
you know anything about John and his
operation you'll know that Sully was the
foundation and start of Johns breeding
success! This dog simply blew me away he
was simply stated "AWESOME" and at that
moment I knew in my mind that I was
getting ready to be a GSP owner. I
called John a few days later and worked
out a deal to come over and clean and
feed and in return John would let me use
his facility, birds, and anything else I
needed to train my dogs which today I
still thank him for because John gave me
the start and opportunity to get to
where I soon would be! It wasn't but a
couple months after I had been working
at John's kennel that he approached me
and made me an offer I couldn't refuse.
As I stated earlier, the moment I seen
Sully I wanted a GSP but at the time I
was a broke college student that
couldn't afford a $350 dollar puppy but
John knew the desire and drive I had to
enter the field trial scene and be the
best at it! We both knew that my current
stock wasn't going to take me to the
head of the winners string anytime soon
so John gave me what turned out to be
one of the best gifts I ever received,
one of soon to be best GSP in the
country! A few of you out there might
have heard of CARPENTERS "RAISING ABLE
KANE" By the time Kane was 5 1/2 months
of age he had won his first
non-sanctioned field trial which told me
that I had something special. It was
time to start entering sanctioned NSTRA
trials which Kane quickly dominated!
Kane placed second at the age of 6
months and would have won the trial with
an impressive five find four retrieve
one back performance against at that
time a 4 time NSTRA champion Pointer if
the handler wouldn't have missed a bird!
That still haunts me!! lol Kane went on
to earn many wins including NSTRA field
champion status as well as Iowa's
Pheasant forever championship, NBDCA 2nd
runner-up at the NBDCA National
championship. Most men believe they make
the dog but if we're honest with
ourselves and If we as trainers become
successful we know it's the other way
around It's the dog that makes the man
and I will attest to this. Kane took me
to success that I never dreamed of. It
was at the Iowa invitational classic
that hall of fame trainer/handler Dan
Marr who many of you might recall took
BIT-O-Bandee into the record books
judged Kane in the last brace of the day
and after the brace Dan approached me
and stated that Kane might be one of the
best animals he had ever seen! This was
a major compliment and needless to say a
big day in this guy's life! Dan opened
many doors for me in the birddog
business including the chance to earn a
full sponsorship and pro-staff level
with Innotek and a year later at the
time the youngest Bass Pro Shop "REDHEAD
PROSTAFFER" in the country I got to
travel all over the country giving
seminars on how to develop and train
your hunting companion with the electric
collar. I had the privilege to train and
spend time with some of the worlds best
trainers and everywhere I went Kane was
at my side and the topic of discussion
around many dinner tables! Simply put
"Kane" was the key reason for my quick
rise to the top of the hunting industry!
I know this isn't a testimonial about Me
but I felt compelled to describe some of
my success because none of it would have
happened if it wasn't for John Prince's
friendship, loyalty, advice and the tool
that took me to the top "RAISING ABLE
KANE" if John wouldn't have taken me in
and introduced me to the GSP I wouldn't
have achieved the success and life long
memories that Kane and I made traveling
the country! John, I want to thank you
for your friendship and being there
whenever I needed something! If there's
anyone out there thinking about adding a
friend or a World class GSP to there
lives I highly recommend John and
Princes quality gundogs! John I look
forward to seeing you again and your new
facility and maybe we can go stake a
string out and have some fun!
Your friend!
Submitted by: Brian Carpenter on 2
Jul 2007 |
I purchased a male
GSP from John Prince in June 2004.
Maverick was sired by Brown LS Dixieland
Alabi adn Stubblefield Baroque. Maverick
was purchased for my youngest son as a
pet. Due to Maverick's intuition to
point birds in the backyard I knew I had
to train this dog to hunt. I contacted
John when Maverick was still only 5 mos
old. John took Maverick and trained him
in just four weeks to point, back,
retrieve and hunt with a burning desire
that I find very hard to beat. With this
said John Prince and Maverick have shown
me and my two sons and my father a new
found love for quail hunting, and
spending some good quality time in the
field that would not have been possible
before.
John has provided my family a great
hunting companion to spend time with,
but also a very intelligent dog that
sleeps on the couch and protects the
home as well. I highly recommend John
Prince's Gun Dogs and his personal touch
in his dog training. John is up front
and honest, and truly cares about you
and your new pup.
Thanks John,
Your Friend
Chris Kittrell
Submitted by: Chris
Kittrell on 19 Jun 2007 |
At the time I met
John Prince (March 07) I was not looking
for a GSP. As a matter of fact I wanted
a "pointing" Lab. After some research
and discussion with breeders of pointing
labs and after a discussion with John, I
decided to reserve a male sight unseen
from a litter born in April 07 sired out
of Princes Snake Eyes Romeo. I got third
pick and was understandably nervous
whether I made the right decision. The
time came to travel to Pittsburgh, Ks.
and pick up the little guy.
I got to the kennels and met John who
strikes me as an honest person who loves
his dogs and the outdoors. After he
demonstrated Snakes Eye's ability I
thought this dog has what is takes and
it appears to be natural ability rather
than force-broke. Then the time came to
see my pup. He was in a pen with his
three little sisters and since momma was
back home in Saint Louis, they were all
looking for attention. Boy was I
nervous, you've thought I was holding my
son for the first time. My wife took to
him instantly, not like my wife to take
to a bird dog. But this one was
different. I have always read to take
the one that is more "out front", you
know more assertive. Third pick out of 3
males, I didn't have a choice and I have
to admit I wasn't sold because this one
calm, very shy and well, with three
sisters brooding over you what can you
expect. But when I looked him in the eye
you could tell something was different
about the way he looked back at me. It
was like he was checking me out too. He
was not some uncontrollable wild eyed
pup looking for a pat on the head. Well,
I thought with John's satisfaction
guarantee, if I didn't like him I would
return him so it's time to go home and
meet the family.
I have 4 dogs and 2 teenagers at home so
already its going to be an overwhelming
experience for the new guy to say the
least.
He slept in my lap the 3 hours ride
home. The first couple of days he just
slept, played a little slept some more,
ate and did the usual stuff.
Admittedly, I was not impressed. Third
day came and he was beginning to
socialize better with the dogs
especially with my 6 month old female
Labrador.
Today, "Gunner" Von Brawn is 13 weeks
and last week he was stalking/pointing
his play mate in the yard. He naturally
brings anything I throw back to me with
very little calling. Very handsome bird
dog, basketball type body, you know the
tall dark and handsome, the women love
em. My neighbor comes over just to see
him because "he's a good looking dog".
Guys that come over are impressed with
his good looks ie, markings, build, his
swagger and his laid back temperament.
My female vet thinks he should make a
good stud just on looks alone and
temperament set aside his hunting
ability.
John is a great guy for being honest
about his dogs. In July, John will help
me start Gunner Von Brawn and in the
mean time I am enjoying Gunner just
being a pup and doing what puppies do.
Thanks John for a life long companion.
This one is a keeper.
Submitted by: Karl Purvis 14 June
2007 |
I just purchased a
GSP pup from John, three weeks ago and
had nothing but a good experience with
him. He is very knowledgeable and was
open to answer all the questions I had.
My pup will be 10 wks in a couple days
and I have seen so many good things from
her already. She caught on to her name,
Here command, and Sit very fast and is
already retrieve a dummy. (in only 2
weeks)
I was unsure what to expect at first but
everything that John had stated about
his pups has been correct.
I would recommend John to anyone looking
for a good hunting dog.
Submitted by: Beau Peterson
14 June 2007 |
A
few months ago I got a
shorthair pup from a
local breeder. When I
got her I had every
intention of sending her
to a training school. I
learned of Prince's
operation thru my
brother and decided to
contact him. I got a
hold of John to discuss
some training ideas and
see about sending the
dog to him for training.
As we started talking he
took me through several
steps to start the dog
out right. He explained
allot of basic do's and
don'ts that have been
very helpful. My dog is
4 1/2 months old and by
following his methods I
have my dog sitting,
coming to me,
retrieving, and yes
pointing. We still have
a lot of work ahead, but
I wouldn't be anywhere
without Johns help. This
guy knows what he is
talking about. Thanks
John.
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Submitted by:
Chad Peterson 14 June 2007 |
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I met John in
1996, at that time I bought four GSP
pups out of a litter sired by
Prince's I Saul the Light and
Baroness Katrina. All four became
outstanding gun dogs as well as
winners in the local QU fun trials.
Two years later I bought another
female pup out of another breeding
of the same Sire and Dam as my first
pups. She became a Superb gundog and
has also won several QU fun trials.
I have seen many GSPs but John
Prince simply has an outstanding
bloodline of dogs that are naturals.
They point, back, retrieve and most
of all have brains/personality which
has endeared them to my whole
family. John is an excellent trainer
who has a soft touch and knows his
business when it comes to training a
gundog. John is a straight up guy
from whom I have purchased great
dogs not only for myself but others
as well. I highly recommend John and
his GSP's!!
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Russ Cherry on 15 May 2007 |
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I got a hold
of John after having a bad
experience with another breeder. I
have to admit I was a little
skeptical at first because he
sounded a little to good to be true.
I am the first one to admit when I
am wrong and boy was I wrong. John
got me a beautiful pup who sleeps at
my feet at night, and astonishes
every one who sees him work afield
by day. Thank you John for being
you.
Submitted by:
Joe Bell on 26 Jan 2007
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Joe Bell's "Boss"
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I have known John
for about a year and have bought two
dogs. The first dog at 6 months and 2nd
pup at 2 months of age. Both are awesome
workers and companions. I had the
youngest pup out at 3 months and she
points, honors and retrieves to hand.
Both dogs are naturals and required very
little training. Being a business owner
and upland guide leaves me very little
time to train. John promised me dogs
that were going to be no-brainers and he
did deliver. John won't just sell you a
dog, he'll give you the time and day by
returning calls and taking the time to
give any training tips needed to make it
easy for the dog owner. John has great
dogs and already I'm talking to him now
about purchasing a third.
Submitted by:
Dan Torgerson on 24 Jan 2007
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I got a four month
old female puppy from John Prince in
December. At four months two weeks old
it pointed its first wild covey of
quail. One week later it made three full
retrieves to hand on a quail hunt and
began to honor the other dogs on point.
By the time the puppy was 5 months old
it had also pointed a pheasant and
brought me my reading glasses that had
fallen out of my pocket during a hunt.
All of this was done without any prior
training or yard work. This is the
fastest start I have ever had from a
puppy of any breed.
Submitted by: Marty McCord on
22 Jan 2007
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I have known John
for a few years and have found him to be
very helpful and knowledgeable and above
all truthful. I had a female bred to
Johns Princes Snake Eyes
Romeo. She had 8
of the most intelligent good looking
pups that Ive ever raised. I am looking
forward to working with John again and
having my female bred to one of his
males. He has a excellent line of German
Shorthairs.
Submitted by:
Dennis Shearrer on 14 Jan 2007 |
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I have purchased 6
pups from John over the past 8 years.
All have developed into great hunters
and companions. They have all been very
intelligent and easy to train. John has
always been available to help answer
questions and seems to have a lot of dog
sense which makes a big difference in
training results. My next dog will also
come from Princes Quality Gun Dogs.
Submitted by: Mel
Blackwood on 27 Dec 2006
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I just purchased a
pup from John and I couldn't be happier
with my experience. He was very helpful
in my decision making process and I
can't wait to use him as a training
resource as well. His dogs and pups were
amazing and I would recommend calling
John to anyone.
Submitted by:
Josh Shelton on 20 Dec 2006
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My comments are
concerning John as a trainer as I needed
someone to train a Brittany pup out of
Nolan's Last Bullet. I got the pup a bit
late and he'd chase birds and the quail
wing but not point anything. I gave him
to John and couldn't believe the
difference 5 weeks of training made. I
got a pup that points, holds his point,
retrieves, and covers ground well. John
did a great job with him and has been
quite willing to help me out with minor
things after I brought the pup home. I
highly recommend him as a gentle but
effective trainer.
Submitted by:
Mike Lawson on 20 Dec 2006
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John is a super
guy and when he says he will help you
after the sale he is faithful to that.
What I have in my dogs today is all in
thanks to John and another of my great
friends.
Thanks John!
Submitted by:
Anthony Houk on 17 Nov 2006
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