Welcome to Willie’s World
Willie is a stunning, large male from our bloodlines. He was raised as a companion by a friend of ours in Texas and has grown into an incredible dog. A true teddy bear, Willie is loyal, funny, clownish, and an affectionate snuggler. He is gentle with small children, an intelligent problem-solver (sometimes too smart for his own good!), and a tireless tracker—making him a tremendous all-around companion.
Coming from strong hunting lines, Willie has proven himself as a premier deer tracker for our friend. At the time of this writing, he boasts a perfect 5-for-5 record in finding deer, having successfully tracked his first deer at just four months old. His natural instincts, combined with excellent training, have made him a hunter’s dream.
Last spring, we paired Willie with Zucca, our Italian female, for his first litter. This may have been one of the gentlest litters we have ever produced. Three of his pups are already following in his footsteps, with one joining a deer/upland game hunter and two going to upland game hunters. All three are displaying outstanding hunting characteristics.
One of his pups, at just six months old, successfully tracked a 12-hour-old cold trail over 200 yards to find a downed deer. That same pup was already retrieving doves in September. Another pup, destined for upland game hunting, will also compete in tracking events. The third hunting pup has shown impressive versatility, tracking deer and retrieving upland birds.
Willie’s legacy as a talented and well-rounded hunting companion is already taking shape through his remarkable offspring, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for them.
