and now Shorthairs!!!!

Welcome  to Dean's Hilltop Springers. We are a family owned and operated breeder located in Fort Madison, Iowa, who raises Springer's & Shorthair's for the love of it. Our dogs are family pets and hunting companions. They are raised with wide open spaces to run and play. 

All of our dogs are AKC registered with pedigrees.

(See below for information on the difference between

AKC and APR registrations. )

For the Love of It....

 We began breeding Springers because we had difficulty in finding a Springer in our area. We love this breed of dog and hope to pass along what you are looking for in a dog. We chose this breed because of their size, their beauty, intelligence, hunting abilities (both flushing abilities and water) as  family pets who are eager to please, etc.

Springer Spaniel

 The English Springer Spaniel has been endowed with style, enthusiasm, and an "eager to please" quality common to most spaniels. He is recognized for his ability to keep going and going under adverse hunting conditions, which is partly due to his medium-sized, powerful body. He has long, hanging ears and a moderately long coat that can be black or liver with white, blue or liver roan, and tricolor.

 Cheerful and affectionate, Springers love their families and like to stick close to their owners. They make excellent house pets, but require daily exercise and need regular brushing and trimming to keep their coats neat and free of mats.

Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1910.

Average size: 40 to 50 pounds and 19 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder.

Gun dog, versatile competitor.

 Breed Standard for the

Picardy Spaniel

 The breed is recognized by (NAVHDA) North American Hunting Dog Association. AKC does not regonize this breed due to the fact that the only a couple live U.S.  

 The Picardy Spaniel is a great all around dog. They are eager to please, cheerful, affectionate and are devoted to their faimly.   In France, the breed is used for hunting Pheasants, however it can also be used for hunting other upland game and waterfowl. 

 The Picardy Spaniel is a breed of dog developed in France for use as a gundog. that measures between 22–24 inches with the average weight between 44–55 lb.

 The Picardy Spaniel has no known hereditary health problems and has an average lifespan of 14 years.

Gun dog, versatile competitor.

Breed Standard for the

German Shorthair Pointer

 A versatile hunter and all-purpose gun dog, the German Shorthaired Pointer possesses keen scenting power and high intelligence. The breed is proficient with many different types of game and sport, including trailing, retrieving, and pointing pheasant, quail, grouse, waterfowl, raccoons, possum, and even deer. A medium-sized breed, he has an aristocratic bearing and can be solid liver or liver and white in color.

  The German Shorthaired Pointer thrives as part of an active family. He is an even-tempered, intelligent and loyal family watchdog that has enthusiasm for its work. An athlete, he can adapt to his living situation, but requires consistent exercise. The GSP's short coat sheds, but grooming is minimal.

Sporting Group; AKC recognized in 1930.

Average size: 55 to 70 pounds and 23 to 25 inches tall at the shoulder.

Gun dog, family pet.

  Quality Breeding, Quality Standards

 AKC Registration VS APR?

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