Ryan has been a dedicated owner and hunter of German Wirehaired Pointers for over a decade, with extensive experience in hunting, training, and testing to develop dogs that excel in both upland and waterfowl hunting across the country.
Since 2017, Ryan has been professionally training dogs, and in 2020, made the decision to fully dedicate himself to training dogs for the public by establishing Southern Wires Kennel, LLC. This transition has allowed him to focus entirely on producing exceptional-quality German Wirehairs while managing a comprehensive training and testing program for client dogs.
With every litter our highest priority is to breed dogs that excel in NAVHDA and walking field trials in accordance to the standards set by the Wirehair alliance. Additionally, we aim to see stylish, honest points. Living in Texas hard feet and quality coats are non-negotiable as sand burs, cactus, and mesquite thorns thrive across the landscape. We like our dogs a little hotter in the field, and to hit the water hard without reservations. Although geared higher, we like to balance their genetic desires with a lot of cooperation.
I could write about both these dogs for days, but I'll just leave it at this…. If you're looking for some proven wild bird dogs that can get it done with style, grace and confidence across the US, THIS is the litter.
As a professional trainer I run client dogs in akc horseback trials, NSTRA trials, and NAVHDA tests. I specialize in force fetch, collar conditioning, obedience, basic retrieving, conditioning to gunfire, steadiness(to fall if desired), water work(including duck search). As part of finishing client dogs I use very wild recall birds which keeps the style intact and their handling of birds sharp. For training, I prefer dogs to be 6 months and older. My waiting list is 4-6 months typically, but please call because drops do happen.
