Nikki

Date of Birth: May 7th 2023
Dam: IntCh Brush Dale’s Heart Stopper (Claire)
Sire: VC IntCh Brush Dale’s Triple Threat (Tito)
NAVHDA Pedigree
PennHIP: Right DI: 0.31, Left DI: 0.29
NAVHDA NA – Prize 1, Max Score 112
NAVHDA GDT – Prize 1, Score 165

Nikki was brought to our kennel the spring of 2024 when she was 10 months old. After training her for two months, Nikki ran her NAVHDA Natural Ability Test. During the test Nikki had very solid points even during the tracking portion, she tracked then held point on the pheasant. Nikki got a maximum score in her test. Nikki tested in the Gun Dog Test in spring 2026 before having her first litter. Nikki earned a Prize 1, score 165 in her NAVHDA GDT. If we had until fall, she would have been almost ready to run in the Utility Test. Half of her field work was UT level and the other we had a few things to work on. She has been progressing well with duck search and just didn’t have enough time to get it finished for Utility duck search.

Many people who meet Nikki find her very goofy. She likes to wag her tail and do a howling woof at you. Something to see, for sure! She is one of the goofiest dogs we have had. Mostly she does this woofing to get your attention. Nikki loves people and wants to meet everyone. In the house she is very affectionate and wants to be next to you. She is a very calm dog in the house. Many people have commented on how well behaved she is and how gentle when visiting our dogs. Even when she unfortunately had a small injury and had to be cooped up for 2 weeks, you would have never known she wasn’t getting her daily runs.

When working she is determined and has a very methodical hunting style. We have found Nikki has a strong natural desire to point and has been very steady for a young dog. Nikki loves tracking! When we run all our dogs together, you’ll find Nikki losing sight of a dog on purpose, then she will track and bark following the other dog’s scent that was left. Such a fun and outgoing dog. Nikki has been hunting pheasants, woodcock and grouse in Pennsylvania and Minnesota. She has a great natural zigzag searching style and checks in with us. Nikki has a very staunch point with a beautiful white flag. We have enjoyed taking her out and watching her honor other dogs on point as well. When guiding pheasant hunts, Nikki is my go to dog as she is very natural at steadiness and retrieving. We look forward to future hunts with her and have enjoyed watching her on wild birds.