2 females 7 males (Steady Points Johhny x Steady Points Hanna)
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Steady Points®️Shorthairs is a full-service dog Trainer & GSP Breeder.
Puppy Selection Availability
IntCH Zane x IntCH Mustang Sally
*Puppy deposits are now being accepted for this litter
Males
$500 Deposit
7 - Male Selections - Availability reserved based upon timestamp of deposit received
- M1 - Liver Roan ()
- M2 - Liver Roan ())
- M3 - Liver Roan ()
- M4 - Liver Roan ()
- M5 - Liver Roan ()
- M6 - Liver Roan ()
- M7 - Liver Roan ()
Females
$500 Deposit
2 - Female Selections - Availability is reserved based upon timestamp of deposit received
- F1 - Liver Roan ()
- F2 - Liver Roan ()
* Deposits are completely refundable
Steady Points®️Services
NAVHDA Natural Ability Prep (30-day program)
$950.00
($450.00 shipping)
This 30-day program is designed to be onsite for exposure to and development of those skills necessary to successfully pass NAVHDA’s Natural Ability Test. These include on leash / lead / check cord for search, pointing, tracking of live game birds and water retrieve of training bumpers. Place Training, Introduction to Heeling, Obedience while on lead and cooperation to recall to whistle / voice / audible tone will be emphasized.
*Bird fee is not included. Birds are priced per local sourcing which vary depending on time of the year and availability
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Advanced NAVHDA Natural Ability (45 day) Boot Camp
$1,350.00
($450.00 shipping)
Working with our Professional Gundog Training partners (NC, SC, WI, MN, KS and SD), this program is a more in-depth instruction of our 30 day program in addition to introduction to live shot birds and retrieve, steadiness introduction whoa training. This training will lay a solid foundation for progression to Heeling (on and off lead), extended scent drags, Duck Searches, Trained Retrieve and eventual NAVDHA Utility Test.
*Bird fee is not included. Birds are priced per local sourcing which vary depending on time of the year and availability
Steady Points®️Services
Gundog refresher and tune up (15 day)
$750.00
($450.00 shipping)
Working with our Professional Gundog Training partners (NC, SC, WI, MN, KS and SD), this program is a refresher and tuning course prior to season openers across the country. This two week program will expose your gundog to game birds prior to opening day. It is geared towards seasoned gundogs and gives them reps over live gamebirds in the field. Steadiness and retrieve of shot birds will be emphasized.
*Bird fee is not included. Birds are priced per local sourcing which vary depending on time of the year and availability
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Trained Retrieve / Force Fetch (45-day) Boot Camp
$1,850.00
($450.00 shipping)
Working with our Professional Gundog Training partners (NC, SC, WI, MN, KS and SD), this program is an advanced in-depth instruction to Trained Retrieve / Force Fetch. Good enough is not satisfactory when retrieval of game needs to be 100% in all achievable circumstances and is a stringent requirement for the eventual NAVDHA Utility and AKC Master Hunter Tests.
*Bird fee is not included. Birds are priced per local sourcing which vary depending on time of the year and availability
Steady Points®️Services
Steadiness (45-day) Boot Camp
$1,650.00
($450.00 shipping)
Working with our Professional Gundog Training partners (NC, SC, WI, MN, KS and SD), this program is an advanced in-depth instruction to Gundog Steadiness as defined by the following criteria:
“Steady to Flush” begins when the dog is aware of the presence of the handler. Think of “Steady to Flush” as behavior during the flushing period. The steady to flush judgment ends when the bird leaves the ground.
“Steady to Wing” begins when the bird leaves the ground and ends then the gun is fired.
“Steady to Shot” begins when the gun is fired and ends when the bird hits the ground.
“Steady to Fall” Judging “Steady to Fall” begins when the bird hits the ground and ends when the dog is sent for the retrieve.
Steadiness on game and eventually at the blind needs to be 100% in all achievable circumstances and is a stringent requirement for the eventual NAVDHA Utility and AKC Master Hunter Tests.
*Bird fee is not included. Birds are priced per local sourcing which vary depending on time of the year and availability
Steady Points®️Services
NAVHDA Utility & AKC Master Hunt Test 60-day Prep Boot Camp
$3,250.00
($450.00 shipping)
Working with our Professional Gundog Training partners (NC, SC, WI, MN, KS and SD), this program is an advanced in-depth instruction to the stringent requirements defined in the NAVDHA Utility and AKC Master Hunter Tests.
* A readiness evaluation by a professional trainer or and experienced NAVHDA judge is required prior to the start of this boot camp training program.
Water Group
•Search for a Duck
•Walking at Heel
•Remaining by Blind
•Steadiness by Blind
•Retrieve of a Duck
Field Group
•Search
•Pointing
•Steadiness on Game
•Retrieve of Shot Bird
•Retrieve of Dragged Game
*Honoring / Backing (AKC Master Hunter requirement)
There is no set sequence for conducting the two groups, or for individual tests within a group. The decision on this matter is the responsibility of the Judging team.
The following are judged throughout the NAVHDA Utility Test:
•Use of Nose
•Desire to Work
•Cooperation
•Stamina
•Obedience
•Physical Attributes
*Bird fee is not included. Birds are priced per local sourcing which vary depending on time of the year and availability
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Advanced High Altitude (30-day) Conditioning & Training
$950.00
($450.00 shipping)
High Altitude Conditioning Camp
A limited number of slots (5 per location) are available for 30-day high altitude (April - September) conditioning training in the Wyoming Tetons or Big Horns at 7500-10,950 feet in altitude or the Western Carolina Smokies at 4500-6500 feet in altitude. This conditioning will allow your gundog to run all day during hunting season and work off any extra winter lbs. In addition, exposure to alpine runoff will condition each participant to cold water stream crossings and warm temperatures of the mountain valleys.
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Show Ring Preparation (15-day)
$750.00
($450.00 shipping)
Show Ring Preparation Camp
A limited number of slots (5 per location) are available for 15-day show ring preparation camp. Working with our professional handlers / trainers, the fundamentals of presentation in the Show Ring are taught so as to qualify for International / National Conformation Show Titles with International All Breed Canine Association (IABCA). Note: a pre-evaluation as to the adherence to Breed Standard is required prior to the start of training.
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Litter Information
Current Litter: IntCH Steady Points Zions Zephyr Zane x Int CH Steady Points Shane's Mustang Sally
The litter of Steady Points Zions Zephyr Zane and Steady Points Shane's Mustang Sally has arrived (May-2024) Steady Points has begun taking deposits to determine the selection order for 7 male slots and 3 female slots. The date of deposit determines the selection order.
Planned Litter: IntCH x IntCH Sage
The litter of Steady Points Zane and Steady Points Sage is expected to arrive in late October 2023. Steady Points has begun taking deposits to determine the selection order for 4 male slots and 4 female slots.
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