Owner Reflections
The reflections below represent thoughtfully curated owner experiences with Cedars Point dogs. Shared with permission and edited for clarity, they are offered to give prospective owners a clearer picture of how our dogs live, learn, and work in the real world. Our hope is that these perspectives encourage informed decisions, realistic expectations, and a deeper understanding of what thoughtful breeding and long-term development can produce.
“Sage has been a dedicated hunting and outdoor partner from an early age. She bonded quickly with our family and showed exceptional intelligence and biddability, consistently embracing new challenges. Having trained seven previous hunting dogs, I can say Sage learned faster and more easily than any dog I’ve owned.
We hunt 30–40 days each season across demanding western conditions—from early heat to deep snow—and Sage has held up remarkably well as a single dog without rotation. Her health has been excellent, and she has proven steady in the home, respectful of boundaries, and a pleasure to live with. One of her standout traits is her comfort in water; she retrieves confidently and enjoys it, which has added a new dimension to our hunting.
Like all dogs, Sage has individual traits. While she will search for downed game, her persistence on difficult tracks is more limited than I prefer, something that became apparent during UT training. I believe this is a matter of personality rather than breeding, especially when compared with her littermate who exhibits stronger tracking drive. Even so, Sage remains a capable, reliable hunting dog and a valued partner in the field.
I hope this is helpful, rest assured, she is a wonderful dog, it was a great decision to invest in your passion, steadfastness to the breed, and in Sage.”
Sean Lizotte — Rapid City, SD
Cedars Point C Litter | Cedars Point Cypress “Sage”
Sire × Dam: Gosch’s Cir Conn–Cedar × Brush Dale’s You Can’t Fence Me In–Yetta
Primary Use: Upland Hunting, NAVHDA UT Training, Family Companion
“Honey is the seventh dog I’ve owned, and without question the most well-rounded. I’ve lived with and hunted over a wide range of breeds—German Shepherds, Vizslas, a Springer, and even a pair of Chihuahuas—and each had strengths and shortcomings. Honey stands apart because she brings balance: versatility in the field, stability at home, and sound temperament throughout.
She hunts everything willingly—pointing, tracking, and retrieving on land and water—and does so intelligently. Her drive is high, but she hunts smart, manages cover efficiently, and naturally adjusts her range to terrain. I’ve hunted her alongside Labs, field-trial GSPs, and run her on deer and upland birds alike. She holds her own in every setting.
From a temperament standpoint, Honey is confident, cooperative, and calm in the house. She’s excellent with children, friendly with strangers, and steady without being needy or soft. Health-wise, she’s been resilient despite the realities of heavy off-leash hunting in harsh environments, recovering well from injuries and illness without underlying genetic issues.
Trainability has been another standout trait. She’s intelligent and forgiving of handler mistakes, learns quickly, and offers behaviors readily. Honey provided enough cooperation in NAVHDA Natural Ability testing to earn a Prize I while being handled by a twelve-year-old—a testament to her temperament and biddability.
I never planned to breed a dog unless I found a once-in-a-lifetime one. Honey changed that. She may not be the single best dog I’ve owned in every isolated category, but when you look at the whole picture—hunting ability, temperament, health, and life at home—she is without question the best dog I’ve ever had.”
The Wimberly Family — Texas
Cedars Point A Litter | Cedars Point Aquila Eyes Birds “Honey”
Sire × Dam: Gosch’s Cir Conn–Cedar × Brush Dale’s You Can’t Fence Me In-Yetta
Primary Use: Upland, Waterfowl, Big Game Recovery, Family Companion
“Hugo has made a fine family companion with a happy, easygoing disposition. He and I bonded quickly, and he’s very eager to please. From a training standpoint, he did well early with crate training and has responded positively to introductory whoa, sit, stay, and down work. He’s playful and social, interacting regularly with our other dog, though at times he still plays like a young pup.
What has stood out most is his prey drive and natural inclination to use his nose. Early outings focused on low-pressure walks, but later in the season I introduced him to bird country. He produced excellent points on sharptail grouse and pheasant, and with encouragement, successfully retrieved harvested birds. I was particularly impressed with his stamina in the field given his age, especially working thick pheasant cover with cattails and bullrush. He clearly enjoys pushing into cover and staying engaged.
Like any young dog, Hugo is navigating adolescence, but overall we are very pleased with his development and temperament. He’s been a positive presence in our home, and we’re looking forward to many years of companionship and time afield. We’ve appreciated the communication and support throughout the process and are very happy with our decision.”
Lyle Onstad — Great Falls, MT
Cedars Point H Litter | Cedars Point Hazardous Hiss “Hugo”
Sire × Dam: Brush Dale’s Triple Threat-Tito x Riavas Miss Dakota-Soda
Primary Use: Family Companion, Upland Hunting Prospect
“My observations of Zadoc have confirmed exactly what I was hoping for in a dog. He is a true family companion—gentle and affectionate with the kids—while still carrying the drive and endurance required for serious work in the field. He shows strong natural ability, patterns a field instinctively, and has a phenomenal nose for tracking. On one occasion, I relied on him to help a neighbor recover a downed deer.
Zadoc fits my life exceptionally well. He wants to please, thrives on having a purpose, and enjoys being with the family. Whether running errands at my side, spending time at home, or hunting in Wisconsin timber and across the Midwestern prairie, he has adapted seamlessly. In every setting, he has proven himself a steady, capable, and genuinely good dog.
Looking ahead, I hope to one day have his breeding restrictions lifted so I can produce a sibling for my daughters to hunt with—a reflection of how highly we value Zadoc as both a hunting partner and a family dog.”
Hubert Murray — Midwest
Cedars Point B Litter | Cedars Point By My Side “Zadoc”
Sire × Dam: Brush Dale’s Triple Threat-Tito x Riavas Miss Dakota-Soda
Primary Use: Family Companion, Upland Hunting, Tracking, UT Testing
“Blaze, now four and a half years old, has been a terrific addition to our lives. Although I haven’t been able to hunt him much over the past eighteen months due to my own health challenges, he has been excellent in every respect. His temperament, health, and trainability have all been outstanding, and he’s a pleasure to live with day to day.
Blaze is calm and steady at home, eager to please, and has matured into a confident, capable dog. He’s also an exceptionally handsome fellow and regularly draws compliments wherever we go. As I look forward to returning to the field, I’m confident Blaze will be ready and enthusiastic—pointing and retrieving just as he was bred and trained to do.
I also appreciate the continued support and shared knowledge from Cedars Point. I still use the dental cleaning paste recipe you provided—Blaze loves it—and it’s been a great example of the practical, everyday education that comes with being part of the program.”
Greg Newington — Central, CA
Cedars Point B Litter | Cedars Point Blaze of Glory “Blaze”
Sire × Dam: Gosch’s Cir Conn–Cedar × Riavas Miss Dakota-Soda
Primary Use: Family Companion, Upland Hunting, Water Fowl
“Weller has been a wonderful addition to our family, demonstrating a perfect balance between strong working ability and affectionate temperament. In the field, he is focused, energetic, and clearly bred for the work, displaying an exceptionally high hunting drive. At home, he is sweet-tempered, gentle with family members, and high-energy—but with a reliable “off switch” indoors. He loves running full speed around the property, performing what we jokingly call ‘super dog’ jumps over logs and obstacles, showing both athleticism and confidence.
Weller is highly motivated by praise and attention, often choosing affection over food, which has made training highly enjoyable. He follows commands enthusiastically, driven by a genuine desire to please his handler, making both fieldwork and training effective and rewarding.
We honestly cannot identify any negatives. Overall, Weller has been an excellent fit for our lifestyle and expectations, combining exceptional hunting ability with a people-oriented, affectionate temperament.
We are looking forward to hunting wood duck and woodcock in January, quail in February, and rabbits in March this year.
Mike Dillon — Dillon, AL
Cedars Point F Litter | Cedars Point Fabled Wizard of Oz “Weller”
Sire × Dam: Lakewoods Faithful Oswald-Oz × Riavas Miss Dakota-Soda
Primary Use: Upland Hunting, Waterfowl, Family Companion
“Liesl, our small Munster, has been a remarkable companion and working dog. She is extremely biddable and friendly, never meeting a stranger. She has a strong personality with other dogs, often dominating even those much larger than herself, which reflects her early high drive.
Liesl is a natural in the water, taking to it immediately and loving to retrieve even before being fully force-fetch trained on land. In the field, she works thoroughly, adapting her range to the terrain and demonstrating excellent hunting instincts.
Her coat is unique, changing throughout the year—from bristly hair in summer and fall, to silky in January, and eventually soft like cotton or goose down. She is very quiet, barking only rarely, usually when sensing danger, such as bears.
Personality-wise, Liesl is independent and affectionate on her own terms. She enjoys brief attention in the mornings or following her family around the house after exercise. She is high-energy, requiring regular off-leash exercise on our property, but settles calmly indoors during the day.
She has never damaged household items, though she enthusiastically destroys her own toys, including so-called indestructible ones. Liesl is cooperative with grooming, including nail trims and burr removal, and is highly intelligent, understanding over 50 commands and words.
Her tracking and recovery work is exceptional, with a 100% success rate on about 15 deer, even in challenging conditions with little to no blood trail. She remains a consistent, reliable, and enjoyable partner in both field work and family life.”
Troy Moritz — North Woods, WI
Cedars Point E Litter | Cedars Point Epaulie "Liesl"
Sire x Dam: Brush Dale’s Open Season “Jager” x Brush Dale’s You Can’t Fence Me In
Primary Use: Upland Hunting, Waterfowl, Field Work, Blood Tracking, and
Family Companion
