A story about a Skoal pup:

Thought I would let you know how Ty (Trieven Copenhagen x Trieven Abigail) is doing.

The year started slow, as work and lack of birds made for a slow year.  Ty has been a hit with the family and it is not uncommon to find him and my 3 yr.old daughter curled up asleep together on the floor.  He has taken to training like the proverbial duck to water.   With help from a friend who teaches obedience, Ty became the best mannered dog I have ever had in less than a month.  

I inherited a 4 year old Pudelpointer  just before bird season opened, he is a fast ranging dog.  Ty stays closer and searches the cover better and has found several birds the Pudelpointer has missed. 

On 1/1/01, I took Ty on a duck hunt.  We started the day with him in the truck as we were jumpshooting several pot holes and ditches.  The first ditch I got 3 mallards, 2 hit in the water and 1 in the brush.  I brought Ty to the water and he immediately spotted the 1st duck.  He brought it and on the way back he spotted the second bird.  Upon retrieving the first he got the second.  I sent him across the ditch into the brush for the 3rd.  He went exactly to where I had sent him, searched for about 15 seconds and hit the 2nd ditch which was out of sight to me.  I could follow his progress by the splashing, for what seemed to be 75-80 yards.  He reappeared with a live wing tip drake.  He was put back in the truck as we hit a 2nd pond.  We got 2 ducks there, one across in head high cattails, the 2nd sailed 200 yards but was well marked.   I went back for Ty. 

We ate lunch and then went after the ducks.  An hour had passed.  I got Ty to where I thought was a 75 yard square area where the 1st duck had gone down.  He started to quarter , his head went up, he made 2 adjustments and hit the brush(arm pit high) Within seconds squawking and flapping the duck came out of the brush with Ty on his tail.  He was so close I had to wait for the duck to gain altitude before I finished him off.  We then went to the 2nd duck and Ty found him within 30 seconds.  We came back around and Ty jumped off in another ditch.  Within seconds more flapping and squawking and a 60 yd. chase he returned with a 3rd wingtipped bird we did not know had been hit. 

When we set the dekes, Ty was anxious and had to be reminded to stay a few times.  He made 8 more routine retrieves including 2 doubles to finish our bag limit.   As we started to leave , his head came up as he winded something, he put his nose down and hit some knee high grass.  Within seconds, he was on point.  I  could see the grass moving as the rooster moved ahead.  Ty began creeping up and the pheasant flushed, within gun range, but the season was over.  Before we got to the truck, he locked up on a covey of quail (season open still).  I got 2 on the rise, and he pointed two singles and flushed a 3rd one wild.  I am so happy with this dog and have to say he has one of the best noses I have seen.  From what you folks have
said, he got it from his sire "Skoal".

Earlier in the year Ty found 2 dead pheasants the Pudelpointer had missed and according to the previous owner of the Pointer he had had 100’s of birds shot over him.   I took this dog so Ty would have a veteran to hunt with and learn from, but at
this rate by next year Ty will have far surpassed him!  Thank you so much!

In 35 years of dogs, this one is the best I have ever had.  I am now working in a feed, yard, garden, pet business, our store catering to hunting dogs so I have lots of interaction with fellow hunters.  I have recommended your kennel to several people looking for good Labs and interested in pointing Labs.

I will keep you informed  on the adventures of Ty, and again THANKS for the hunting buddy and addition to our family!

Sincerely,
Dennis Mathis, Caldwell, Idah

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