Briar Ridge Kennels German Drathaars Lincolnton NC Verified listing

Bill breeds great dogs. Our pup is terrific in the field, was shoot pheasant over him at 10 months and we are only beginning to scratch the surface of the dog's talent. Absolutely no quit and will not leave a fallen bird behind. A great house pet as well. After a long hunt/run he wants to curl up by your feet or relax in the Maine sunshine.
Would go back for another pup without hesitation.

When I started looking for a hunting dog, I wanted one that would be able to do it all, and then I came across Bill and Briar Ridge. I live in Idaho so I needed a hunting dog that could hunt an any kind of weather and terrain. Duke is not only a wonderful hunting partner he is also a wonderful family member. Duke is very friendly to everyone, especially little kids. For only being a little older than a year old, he has awesome traits. Duke is a very smart dog and was a very easy dog to train, not only basic commands but also in the field. Everywhere I take him I get so many compliments on how he is such a beautiful dog with a beautiful coat. I can't wait to get him back in the field to start this years hunting season. Thanks Bill for the wonderful dog and family member you have given me.

Bill,
In response to your email I have attached three pictures of Bubba pointing. The fall was hot and especially dry here. He was slow to show any interest in pointing early and it concerned me at first but once he starting showing interest he has developed solid and no problem at all now. I didn't make it to Kansas this year. Dry and no birds. I thought about going to South Dakota but I didn't feel like Bubba was ready this fall to go that far at his age (9 months) and development.

Overall, I could not be more pleased. He is my fourth GWP and he has an unbelievable desire to hunt and the best nose of any dog I have ever owned and once he started showing interest in pointing he has nailed it. I used a 30' check cord only twice. He has a great personality and is a joy to be around. My friend are alway asking me what my lastest Bubba story is.

Out of the thousands of retrieves he has made during training, even as a young puppy, he has only failed to find one dummy. I have tossed dummies in every situation and cover I could find, even at night. He has never failed if scent was applied. He will not give up. The one he failed to find was in very thick cover and we had a couple of hard frost and when I went to get the dummy I could smell the sour grass. It was too overpowering but he hadn't given up and was still hunting when I found the dummy. I threw one dummy in some dead bulrush that had laid down on the water and I could tell from my position that it disappeared under the bulrush. He went straight to the area and hunted for about 10 minutes. He kept going back to the exact spot the dummy went under the bulrush and acted like he was scenting it. After three attempt of putting his head under water he came out with the dummy. I've been around a lot of retrievers in hunting situations and some field trials and I have never seen a dog that just would not give up. Bubba will not give up.

Thanks for all your help and a great dog.
Dennis Coxwell
Warrenton, GA.

Outstanding comes to mind when I think about Briar Ridge. I was unsure of buying a GWP at first because labs are all I have ever owned. I called Mr. Bill up one evening and we talked about just what it was I wanted out of a hunting dog. He assured me that this was dog for me. After receiving my pup we went to work right away. I am amazed at how determined my GWP is. His main objectives are to hunt and please. I could go on all day but we don't have time for that. Let me just say if you are looking a versatile hunting dog don't pass your chance to get one from Briar Ridge.

When I started researching breeders for Drahthaar’s I would email them to request information about their kennels and when their next litter would be. Only one breeder took the time to call me and that was Bill. We talked on the phone for about 15 minutes and we scheduled an appointment so I could visit his home and kennel. When I arrived he met me outside his garage with Keeper (one of his dogs) and gave me a demonstration of Keeper’s skills and abilities. That impressed me and it was visible that he had at least one good dog, but he offered to take me to his kennel and to show all his dogs and to let another dog play for a while. While walking past his garage what I saw next was enough to ensure that he was the man I was going to buy my dog (Walker) from. For most people it’s enough to see the conditions of a kennel to know you want to buy from that person, but before I could make it to the kennel I saw how well he treated his dogs/friends that have passed on to doggie Heaven. He has a burial ground with marble tomb stones commemorating his long passed buddies. After mustering the strength to move on to the kennel and to have another dog impress me I left Bill with a deposit and a desire to hurry and get my dog.
We impatiently waited until I finally received the call from Bill that I could come and get my new best friend Walker. My wife and I couldn’t be happier with how smart, loving, and energetic Walker is and how easily he learns new tasks. If you are looking for a proven dog you can’t go wrong with a Drahthaar and you can’t find a better kennel than Briar Ridge Kennels.

Bill goes the extra mile to ensure the pup and owner are a good fit. He knew I was going to choose my pup, Hook weeks before I ever showed up. I am overwhelmed with the pup and the direction prior to and after taking Hook home. Bill has helped guide me to basic do's and don'ts of my training. I cannot thank him enough. Proof is in the finished product and he sure does provide that. Thanks

When looking for the right kennel, it was very important to us to find someone who not only focused on the dog's hunting ability, but also their ability to fit in as a part of our family. After speaking with Mr. Bill, that is exactly what we found at Briar Ridge Kennels. We picked up our pup, Donner, just a little over a year ago and he is a true joy. He is incredibly smart, loyal and a terrific hunting companion. He truly inspires to please and gives 100% during training. At a year old he is doing great on single and multiple retrieves and responds well to hand signals, but the most impressive thing is his natural ability. It is truly an incredible sight to see him work. There are two things Donner lives for: the hunt and his family. He is just an overall great dog and I believe that has much to do with Mr. Bill's commitment to producing a well rounded, quality gun dog. Thank you for this great addition to our family!

I got Ekel or Loki as I named him as my second dog from Bill's Briar Ridge Kennels last spring. Loki is now one year old and still in training, but was already pointing quail and chasing deer and rabbits before reaching his first birthday. Fang or Freyja as I named her, also from Bill's Briar Ridge Kennels, has been my hunting companion for the last 9 years here in Virginia and she has been everything I hoped for. Bill's Wirehairs are eager to please and easy to train. They are true universal talents that will point, retrieve and find game for you all day long. I fell in love with this breed while hunting in Europe and Bill's bloodline is on par with the best I observed over there. Thank you Bill for another great dog.

I called Bill 10 years ago and told him what I wanted in a dog.He sent me Klaus! He was spot on with what I got! This dog had more hunt, drive, prey instinct than any other pup that I had seen! He is better than I can train him for, he loves to retrieve more than the four Labs that I have owned!No kidding! He loves his training dummy! Have gotten many compliments on him.All the family loves him and he sleeps with me and my wife everyday, just Love him.Great all-around Dog!

After meeting Bill and his dogs in early 2015 I knew my next dog was coming from Briar Ridge and it was certainly worth the wait. I've had Addie for 9 1/2 months now and she is the best hunting dog I've ever had. She not only is great in the field, but great at home too. Thanks Bill!