Wirehaired Pointing Griffons are one of several "versatile" breeds of hunting dogs - they are particularily well adapted to upland bird and waterfowl hunting, as well as being great companions and house dogs. At Swift Creek Griffons, we are committed to athletic, well-tempered "griffs" that are proven hunters, and a pleasure to live with.
SWIFT CREEK GRIFFONS
Molly (Razorsedge Urmit) will produce the first litter for Swift Creek Kennels. At 4 1/2 years old, she is as much of a clown as ever. She is a driven, athletic Griffon that has not ceased to amaze us – at 42 lbs, we joke that she is equal parts nose, brains, muscle and heart. Molly hunts 40 plus days a year in Minnesota and Montana. She has proven to be equally versed at upland hunting and waterfowling. Molly will easily adapt from the confined grouse and woodcock forests of the North to the wide open pheasant country of the West, and loves to “sneak at-heel” for ducks and geese. As soon as she comes in the house, the switch naturally turns “off” and she is a total “couch-potato.” Molly loves children and the snow – as she plays all winter at our Nordic Ski Lodge.
ABOUT US
Tom and Meagen Healy live in Whitefish, Montana with their Wirehaired Pointing Griffon "Molly." Tom builds timberframed homes, as well as teaches his craft at North House Folk School, in Grand Marais, Minnesota. Meagen owns and operates, "Ganache," a custom bakery specializing in Chocolate Truffles, Fine Desserts, and Wedding Cakes. Together with friends Reid and Kirsten Sabin, we operate "Stillwater Mountain Lodge," a Nordic Ski Resort and Lodging Facility. Tom and Molly are quite lucky to spend a good portion of the year pursuing pheasants, ducks, geese, grouse, woodcock, huns and sharpies in both Montana and Minnesota. (Molly pouts a little when its time to put a deer in the freezer, and she is quick to remind me that deer don't fly, they're not as fun to shoot, and you can't eat antlers.) Our hope is to add at least one pup to the family, and establish a small kennel dedicated to quality companions and outstanding hunting griffs.
PUPPIES
Sire: VC Alders Edge Orion “Ory”
OFA Excellent
Alders Edge Ike x Duckpond Nixie
Dam: Razorsedge Urmit “Molly” NA Prize II
OFA Good
VC Anton of Geneva Lake “Spike” x Verdi’s Quilla at Wolfsprings
Ory comes from a proven line of Navhda Griffons - "Alders Edge Kennel" in Minnesota. His intellect and temperment are exceptional. He is an accomplished hunting dog that is not only dependable in the field, but excellent around the house and with children. Ory is a solid Griffon and an outstanding example of the breed. His coat is harsh, dense, wiry and flat. Ory’s breeder and owner attest to his “intuitive” trainability – “With almost everything – its ‘Show him once, and he’s got it.’” Ory has attained "Versatile Champion" status, the highest possible award given by the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association. (In nearly 30 years of Navhda Invitational testing, 12 Griffons have been awarded the Versatile Champion title.)
Molly originates from Razorsedge Kennel in Fort Frances, Ontario. Molly's father, "Spike," is another Versatile Champion Griffon. Her coat is wiry, harsh and "medium dense." Molly's expected whelp date is January 10th, 2008, with a litter of up to seven pups. For puppy reservation and contract information, please email Tom at tmhealy@centurytel.net or call 406-212-0602. Inquiries from hunting individuals and families only please.
Special thanks to Ory's owners, Tom and Aimee Baxter of Saint Paul, Minnesota for all their encouragement, and to Herrenhausensportingdogs.com for the database links.
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