Submitted by Larry owner of Cactus Country Fargo
Date : unknown

"I discovered Cactus Country Kennels late last summer. I had heard and read about the BdB and felt that they could be breed I would be interested in so decided to make a trip to see them. I went to Larry and Mary's home and met their "herd" as they affectionately call them. They introduced me to each dog in the kennel by bringing them into the house. They were curious, friendly dogs but even the youngest members were calm and easy going. They do not seem to be a demanding dog really seem to enjoy being with people. They certainly appear to me that they would be excellent companions - a criteria that I have for my next dog too by the way.

I returned to Tucson shortly after Christmas to hunt quail and made arrangements with Larry to see these dogs hunt too. We ran Brock, Lanie and JJ together and I really had an opportunity to see some excellent dog work. I was pleasantly surprised at how intense these dogs became when it was time to go hunting. They cover ground easily and seemingly effortlessly; they search hard; but always stayed at a reasonable distance. Brock was clearly the most mature and accomplished hunter, and it showed, but I was impressed with all three dogs and how they worked. We were fortunate and did find a few quail. I saw instances where all three dogs would be locked up tight on a covey (there was no creeping at all). On one occasion, two of them located a bird together and locked up on it while the other one backed, which was impressive to say the least. I was also impressed with how these dogs would work after a bird was down. They "hunt dead" hard and retrieve to hand pretty naturally.

I know everyone is different and has different requirements but I am sold on these little dogs."

Larry

Submitted by Larry owner of Cactus Country Fargo
Date : 02/2008

"Its hard for us to imagine how we could ask for more with BJ. As a hunter, he has tremendous drive and desire and he flat just never gives up. Its amazing how intent he is and how he is always ready to do "just one more hunt". He is pretty young yet, but he has demonstrated that he can do pretty well on all counts. I've seen him point wild birds with tremendous intensity and he seems to have a great nose and is pretty darn good at finding the "lost & dead" ones too. I'll take those attributes any day.

That having been said, this is just the hunting side of the equation. On the home front, he is probably the most affectionate dog we've ever had, so now having established he is also a wonderful addition to this family, I don't see how he can be beat or how you can beat this breed. He loves being with us, is relaxed in our home but is very playful and has fantastic attitude a wonderful temperment. Did I already say that I don't know how this breed can be beat????"


Larry