Breeding Philosophy
We have spent hundreds of hours prospecting for pointing Labrador retrievers and travelling across the country searching out and watching them perform. Either hunting in South Dakota with a pro trainer, or attending a hunt test, field trials, NAHRA events, or running dogs in the APLA. We have hired and trained with professional trainers(Brian & Andy, Andy S. Brad L, Gary B, Greg N, Mike & John, Todd S.)throughout the country which provides the opportunity to see hundreds of retrievers perform. In 2010 we 4 different trainers for Iowa Pointing Labs throughout the country. When you add the successes/failures and time spent we're very confident in the puppies that Iowa Pointing Labs produces. We focus on six traits in a dog.
1. Intelligence
2. Desire/hunting
3. Companionship
4. Trainability
5. Marking
6. Natural pointing
Three of those traits are connected as one. Our goal is to produce the best pointing labs in performance in the field as well in retrieving and great companions. One that has an excellent pedigree with strong traits emphasizing intelligence, pointing, retrieving, and being a great companion. The sire of all of our litters will be at least a GMPR or FC which is very important. If you want a pointing lab and willing to spend the extra money make sure your sire has those titles. If our breeding females don't demostrate these traits we give them away to great homes as only pets without breeding rights. We have done the homework for you. If you have any questions about certain bloodlines or litters please gives us a call. We have several references.
