Sander came to us in the spring of 2022 while I had just come off a season of studying my family tree as well as learning about the history of Sioux Center.  I came across the name of my great-great-great grandfather who was one of the first of just a few people who first settled here in Sioux Center.  He lived in a mud home until he settled on his farm land.  Sander and those "Early Settlers" were Pioneers, Trailblazers, Explorers, Founders, Overcomers; they were tough and determined.  I thought that is definitely the name of my next stud dog!  

Sander is a very lean and muscular 70-pound boy.  His looks are incredible and he displays all the features you want in a stud dog:  blocky head, muscular chest, great disposition, black pigment, and so much more.  Sander is explosive in the upland.  He quarters hard, yet hunts close by and has an incredible nose.  He has a strong natural point and has a love for the upland work that is literally visible.  Sander is very intelligent and loves to train and hunt.  He excels at marking and has a high bird drive.  If Sander sees a bumper laying around, he will get it and bring it to you and just longs to work and do what he was created to do.  In the fall of 2024, Sander went 4/4 running APLA Master with his trainer Tigh Liebel 2 weekends back to back and the very next weekend went with me to Missouri only having been home 4 days after being away 6 months and went 2/2 with me achieving his 4XGMPR title. Sander will handle for anyone because he loves to do the work! AND, Sander is an excellent companion and is able to turn that big motor off and be a family man.  He has spent time in the house and is super personable.  I have been raising and breeding Pointing Labs for 25 years and Sander is truly that once in a lifetime type of a dog! He is throwing his good looks, point, and retriever talent into his puppies!

Accomplishments:

APR title - 15 months

GMPR title - 24 months

AKC Master Hunter - 27 months

4XGMPR title - 29 months