After putting our 13 yr old lab down several years ago, we decided we were ready for a new dog. Our daughter did much research and decided on a German Shorthair and found AbbeLane on the internet. Our son also wanted a puppy. We e-mailed with Rob for several weeks before visiting their kennel and were fortunate to see 2 litters of puppies while we were there. Rob was so helpful. We asked alot of questions and he answered them all. We told him we wanted 2 females and he let us know all the pros and cons of getting 2 females at once. We decided to go ahead and picked up our 2 girls in June. We purchased them as 80% family pet and 20% hunters. That is quickly changing as the whole family is getting involved in the dog training and hunting. They are beautiful to watch in the field. They are only 9 months old, but have wonderful natural insticnt. They have been holding point from early on and they both honor each others point which is so fun to watch. Roxie and Jazz did great on their first hunt and have another coming up soon. They are doing well with their training and are great dogs in the house and with the kids. Roxie has even become quite a football player with the help of our son. We get many comments on our girls when we take them with us and we always recommend Abbelane to those who ask where we got them. Rob was great to work with and we are thankful we found Abbelane and would not hesitate to return there for future dogs. We love our girls!
I would just like to thank you for allowing us to purchase a pup out of your kennel. Turk is now 15 months old and what a fantastic dog he is. His disposition at home is one of calm and gentleness, yet in the field hunting, it is strictly business. I work as a guide at a hunting preserve and used Turk this past fall. He naturally honors, is steady on point, retrieves to hand and his style is phenomenal.
Submitted by: Jerry Hutchins on Dec 12, 2006
I bought Merkel, my first Abbe Lane pup, over 8 years ago. I taught him “come, sit, and hold” and that’s all that was needed. At 5 months he was finding birds and holding his point. Many times I thought I had lost him only to find him 30 yards away in a thicket and on point.
Even though I don’t show dogs he could have easily have won his bench championship. What a body. He has given me much pleasure and we’ve sat around a hundred camp fires.
I now have another Abbe Lane pup who will someday take Merkel’s place. This was his first hunting season. His first woodcock flew up in his face and since then he has held his point
like a pro.
Both of these dogs sleep on my bed and are excellent in the house. I couldn’t ask for better dogs and companions. Thanks Abbe Lane.
We purchased our first GSP from Rob and Judy in January 2000 after a two year search for the right breeder and right dog; style, ability , temperment. Max is very determined never letting
thick cover stop him, loves the water and never meets a stranger.
In May of 2006 while boarded at a kennel, the owner neglected to lock his gate and Max got out. We have continued to look for him and hopefully, we will find him.
This loss brought us back to Rob and Judy and Abbe Lane Kennel without hesitation. We now have our second pup(related to Max)and he possesses many of the same quaities. Basic training is well underway and introduction to birds is next on the agenda. Luke is full of energy and has great style and confirmation. We fully expect Luke to be a great gundog and intergal part of our family.
Both Rob abd Judy have been wonderful to work with from our prurchase of Max to the understanbing of our loss and working with us as we decided if it was time to get another GSP.
Ron Mathis
Maineville, OH