Current Dogs at Vanguard
Meet the dogs that make up Vanguard Gun Dogs today. Each one has been carefully selected and developed to carry forward the proven genetics, hunting ability, and temperament that define our program.
Friedelsheim’s Blues Brother - UTI
Brother is a stylish dog who gets it done in the field as well as the swamp. His versatility has been proven on wild bird hunts for pheasant, sharp tailed grouse, ruffed grouse, huns, chukar, quail, doves, woodcock, ducks and geese in the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Oregon, Montana, Kansas, Ontario, and North Carolina. In the field he quickly locates birds and then sticks tight. When hunting ducks or doves he is a patient partner ready for the next retrieve. His cooperation and grit combined with his good manners as a family dog make him a well-rounded companion.
Height – 25”
Weight – 67 lbs
Bite – OK (NAVHDA)
Testes – OK (NAVHDA)
Coat – Dense, Medium Harsh (NAVHDA); Liver White Patched & Ticked
OFA Good (OFA GSP-17046G32M-VPI)
DNA Profiled - CO95679 (NAVHDA), V876449 (AKC)
Whelped 3/30/2013
NAVHDA Natural Ability Prize I – 112 pts
NAVHDA Utility Test Prize I – 189 pts
Brother is a stylish dog who gets it done in the field as well as the swamp. His versatility has been proven on wild bird hunts for pheasant, sharp tailed grouse, ruffed grouse, huns, chukar, quail, doves, woodcock, ducks and geese in the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Oregon, Montana, Kansas, Ontario, and North Carolina. In the field he quickly locates birds and then sticks tight. When hunting ducks or doves he is a patient partner ready for the next retrieve. His cooperation and grit combined with his good manners as a family dog make him a well-rounded companion.
Height – 25”
Weight – 67 lbs
Bite – OK (NAVHDA)
Testes – OK (NAVHDA)
Coat – Dense, Medium Harsh (NAVHDA); Liver White Patched & Ticked
OFA Good (OFA GSP-17046G32M-VPI)
DNA Profiled - CO95679 (NAVHDA), V876449 (AKC)
Whelped 3/30/2013
NAVHDA Natural Ability Prize I – 112 pts
NAVHDA Utility Test Prize I – 189 pts
Friedelsheim's Knockout Rose - UTIII
Rose is out of Friedelsheim's Blues Brother UTI and Sundance Sweet Blossom Daydream UTI. Rose has a great work ethic, high desire, and incredible nose. She is light on her feet and can cover some real estate in a hurry, very athletic. She exhibits tremendous speed on the ground with a medium range. She is one of those dogs whose style is exciting to watch in the field and she has an amazing ability to find wild birds. Rose has already proven herself on wild birds by hunting pheasant, sharpies, huns, ruffed grouse, woodcock, and ducks in Kansas, South Dakota, Montana, Ontario, and North Carolina.
Sire: Friedelsheim's Blues Brother UTI
Dam: Sundance Sweet Blossom Daydream UTI
Height: 24 inches
Weight: 50 lbs
Bite: Ok (NAVHDA)
Coat: Dense, Medium Harsh (NAVHDA)
Whelped: 01/17/2020
OFA Hips: Fair GSP-21274F34F-C-VPI
NAVHDA NA Test Prize II - 97 pts
NAVHDA UT Test Prize III - 173 pts
Rose is out of Friedelsheim's Blues Brother UTI and Sundance Sweet Blossom Daydream UTI. Rose has a great work ethic, high desire, and incredible nose. She is light on her feet and can cover some real estate in a hurry, very athletic. She exhibits tremendous speed on the ground with a medium range. She is one of those dogs whose style is exciting to watch in the field and she has an amazing ability to find wild birds. Rose has already proven herself on wild birds by hunting pheasant, sharpies, huns, ruffed grouse, woodcock, and ducks in Kansas, South Dakota, Montana, Ontario, and North Carolina.
Sire: Friedelsheim's Blues Brother UTI
Dam: Sundance Sweet Blossom Daydream UTI
Height: 24 inches
Weight: 50 lbs
Bite: Ok (NAVHDA)
Coat: Dense, Medium Harsh (NAVHDA)
Whelped: 01/17/2020
OFA Hips: Fair GSP-21274F34F-C-VPI
NAVHDA NA Test Prize II - 97 pts
NAVHDA UT Test Prize III - 173 pts
Sundance Kohler Illumination- UTII
Koko is out of VC Jacob vd Westwind MH and VC Sundance Pied Piper. Koko has a great work ethic, high cooperation, and incredible nose. She handles like a dream and backs easily and honestly. She recently started running AKC Master Hunter tests and on her first weekend went four for four. In November 2025 she is scheduled for another test to complete her Master Hunter title. Koko hunts at a medium to medium close range which is ideal for the foot hunter and perfect when hunting a brace with a longer range dog. She has already proven herself on wild birds by hunting pheasant, sharpies, huns, ruffed grouse, woodcock, quail, and ducks in Kansas, South Dakota, Montanta, Ontario, and North Carolina. Koko really excels on woodcock where she finds lots of birds and her steadiness gives plenty of time for the hunter to flush.
Height: 23 inches
Weight: 50 lbs
Bite: Ok (NAVHDA)
Coat: Medium Dense, Medium Harsh (NAVHDA)
Whelped: 06/13/2020
OFA Good (GSP-22508G53F-C-VPI)
NAVHDA NA Test Prize I - 112 pts
NAVHDA UT Test Prize II - 183 pts
Koko is out of VC Jacob vd Westwind MH and VC Sundance Pied Piper. Koko has a great work ethic, high cooperation, and incredible nose. She handles like a dream and backs easily and honestly. She recently started running AKC Master Hunter tests and on her first weekend went four for four. In November 2025 she is scheduled for another test to complete her Master Hunter title. Koko hunts at a medium to medium close range which is ideal for the foot hunter and perfect when hunting a brace with a longer range dog. She has already proven herself on wild birds by hunting pheasant, sharpies, huns, ruffed grouse, woodcock, quail, and ducks in Kansas, South Dakota, Montanta, Ontario, and North Carolina. Koko really excels on woodcock where she finds lots of birds and her steadiness gives plenty of time for the hunter to flush.
Height: 23 inches
Weight: 50 lbs
Bite: Ok (NAVHDA)
Coat: Medium Dense, Medium Harsh (NAVHDA)
Whelped: 06/13/2020
OFA Good (GSP-22508G53F-C-VPI)
NAVHDA NA Test Prize I - 112 pts
NAVHDA UT Test Prize II - 183 pts