![]() Randy had always turkey hunted family owned land in Buckingham County. His love of the sport grew stronger with the partnership he had with a prior dog, Waylan. After the loss of Waylan, he somewhat lost interest. The arrival of Buster (one from a litter of 8) rekindled his passion for the sport. |
In September of 2008
we decided to breed Buster
with a female named Shiloh,
from the same friend/kennel. In November of 2008, Shiloh gave birth to
a litter of 6. We sold 3 and were so in love with them all, we ended up
keeping 3 for ourselves: Bear, Meggie and Spot. This is Bear:
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This is Meggie:![]() ![]() Very
early on we realized these puppies were definitely born with Buster's
gift and temperament. They hunt awesome together or individually. We
could never imagine life now without every one of them. All of our dogs
hunt like nothing else matters (except you!). They range wide, but
check back with you often.
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And this is Spot:
![]() ![]() ![]() We now do most of our
hunting in the counties of King William and King and Queen. Our
dogs are given a lot of affection and attention. They are very sweet,
and loving! All of that affection has not hindered their hunting in the
least! They love to please you!
![]() ![]() October 31, 2015 - first fall turkey for Will Bagby. Spot did the honors on the flush. |
In June of 2011 we
decided to breed Buster
and Shiloh one more time. This union yielded just one
special puppy on 9/2/2011 - Lucky!
Lucky was the spitting image of Buster, and had a feisty personality
immediately. This special pup was purchased by Mr. Jon Freis of
Maribel, WI. Now three years old, she should be in her prime for the
next ten years or more. Jon says she has one speed - wide open!
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Which brings me to
today. In September 2014 we decided to breed Meggie to the best
Sire in our Buckingham County Kennel, Stonewall.
On 12/1/2014, Meggie gave birth to 7 puppies (4 females and 3
males!)
Can't wait to watch them grow and develop their personalities, and find
great homes where they can do their thing!!! Here they are at only one
day old:"
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Some sad news. We are going to put Buster down tomorrow
morning. He has been a great dog and a best friend. Sad to have to do
this.![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The first two pictures above are of Buster as a puppy. The last one is with his daughter Lucky, who looks just like him. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The middle 2 pictures above is the last turkey I killed with Buster before I retired him. Really miss the time in the woods with him and he whines like a baby when I load the other dogs and leave him. This was October of 2012. The last picture above was at 15 years old. ![]() ![]() Buster lived to be 16 years old. Here he is in the spring of 2013 and then enjoying his well-deserved retirement in the winter of 2016. Rest in peace, Buster. Gone but never forgotten. Now he's in the Turkey Dog Hall of Fame. Randy 3/15/16. |
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