Antler Point Gun Dogs

Antler Point Gun Dogs Creating the ultimate hunting dog. Companions in the home - Companions in the field.

Labrador Retrievers have been a part of our family since we were married almost two decades ago. Living in the state of Wyoming, it almost seemed criminal not to have a dog curled up at our feet - especially after we started bring our two-legged pups in to this world. Of course Wyoming is a sportman's paradise from the high country elk and mule deer to the low-land whitetail deer, prairie antelope

, upland game, water fowl and too many lakes streams and rivers full of rainbow, brook, brown and cutthroat trout to mention. The trusty Labrador at our side through the years just seemed to complete our little homemade mountain paradise. Our love and passion for the animals grew as our interests in the outdoors evolved. After getting the chance to hunt over a GSP in an out of town bird hunt - we decided we HAD to have a pointing dog. You can only imagine our excitement when we found out there was such a critter as a pointing Labrador! Although most would classify it as a want - we saw it as a need and introduced Newt, our first pointing Labrador, to the family. Shortly thereafter we found another high country sport that became a passion - shed hunting. During the spring months, there are a plethora of elk and deer sheds in the mountains. And - guess what? Yup, one can train a Labrador to pick up sheds (even sheds buried under the snow). Abby would be our first dog trained to pick up sheds. And of course - through the seasons and high country activities - we had our family at home. This is where our dogs find their most valuable niche in our lives - that of family dog. There is never a time period that we have less than half a dozen dogs at Antler Point - and every one of them are house dogs. They are members of our family. When deciding to breed Labradors - we wanted to create a mission, a vision for what our outcomes of this lifestyle would be. Of course, the primary focus was doing something that would better the Labrador breed. Therefore we pride ourselves in proven blood lines that all have the appropriate health certifications to ensure long and happy lives of our pups and those folks that invite our pups in to their homes. So confident are we at Antler Point Gun Dogs in the health and lines of our puppies that we offer a 24 month health guarantee - and a (pup) lifelong open door to return pup. Finally - we wanted to find a unique niche for our dogs. We decided we would create the jack-of-all-trades pup. Our dogs come from blood lines that point, are strong swimmers, excellent retrievers, shed hunters, upland machines and most importantly - have the disposition and intelligence that will make them a cherished member of your family. In a nut shell, that is the history of where Antler Point Gun Dogs is today. We are growing - and we continue to learn about the breed that we are so passionate about. We sincerely appreciate you stopping by and listening to our story. If there is anything you ever need - and you do not find it on this website or our Facebook or Twitter page - please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you again! Antler Point Gun Dogs

05/13/2026

Let’s be honest — nobody enjoys an unruly dog. It’s almost an unspoken expectation: if you’re bringing your dog along on a hunt, he’s not an as***le.

Obedience training matters just as much as gundog training — maybe more.

If you did your homework and found a solid bloodline, there’s a pretty good chance the hunting drive and instinct will come naturally.

Obedience?That’s not guaranteed.

Repetition, consistency, and clearly defined boundaries are critical during this phase.

No cheating the process either.

If they break early — reset them and make them do it right. No:“Ah, he was close.”

There is no close.

There’s the right way — and then there’s everything else.

The second you allow “everything else” to creep into your routine, your dog starts learning where the cracks are. They’ll identify inconsistency fast — and they’ll absolutely take advantage of it.

We get asked all the time:“How do you stop a bad habit in a dog?”

Simple.Don’t let bad habits form in the first place.

Start early.Work often.Remain steadfast.

It takes patience and resilience, of course. But a solid gundog understands obedience pretty quickly — after that, it becomes reinforcement.

A small price to pay upfront for the long-term reward of a dog you can trust.

You know…The dog that’s not an “as***le.”

05/08/2026

A little throwback to when Goose (Deets x Kate) was just a puppy.

From the very beginning, this little dog was wired differently. Quick to learn, quick to respond, quick to comprehend — and always eager to go to work.

She never got very big, weighing in at a whopping 40lbs, but there’s not many big dogs that can outwork her.

In the field, Goose is an absolute beast. Her motor never stops, and her work ethic is second to none.

Even in this video, you can see how alert and engaged she was as a pup — and that focus has only sharpened with maturity.

The little pup with the big heart.

The little engine that could.

And not only could — she excels at everything she does.

05/05/2026

It’s not always the “feel good” side of training—but it matters.

A gundog isn’t built in perfect conditions. They’re built in the uncomfortable ones.

Put a pup in new environments and watch closely. Do they shut down? Charge in blindly? Or pause, think, and work through it? That’s where you start to see what you really have.

Confidence isn’t luck—it’s exposure.
Toughness isn’t born—it’s developed.

The more scenarios you safely introduce, the more prepared your dog becomes when it actually counts.

Hunting season doesn’t offer controlled conditions. It offers chaos, pressure, and unpredictability.

So train for that.

Picture the life you’re asking them to live…
Then build a dog that’s ready for it.

05/01/2026

Leash training advice. Start on day one, and practice every single day.
“How do you keep your dogs from pulling?”
Simple — we never let the habit form in the first place.
Before long, the pup is off-leash but still holding a steady heel.
Training comes down to one thing: consistency. The same cues, the same expectations, repeated until it clicks.
No gray areas, no exceptions. Pup learns what “right” looks like because right is the only option offered.
Cooper’s coming along beautifully — remarkably solid for 14 weeks old.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Last day of April - one month and 19 days before the Bighorn Mountain 100 Mile Trail Run.

04/29/2026

Gunter (River x Maya)

We had him through six months—long enough to see exactly what he was made of.

In that time, he hunted sheds, ducks, and pheasants right alongside us. He wasn’t just along for the ride either—he worked. And when it mattered most, he showed up in a big way.

Three bull elk recovered.
One of them took us until 2am to finish.

Long miles. Late nights. Real work.

Those are the moments that stick with us.

But you have to wonder… what do they mean to him?

Because every time we see the big guy again, there’s no hesitation. No doubt. Just full throttle excitement—like no time has passed at all.

We think that tells us everything you need to know.

Love that dog.

04/27/2026

We get asked all the time about the “off switch” in our dogs—do they actually know how to relax?

The answer is yes. But it doesn’t happen by accident.

Our dogs are trained from day one. They’re given a job, and they get consistent exercise.

A Labrador is an athlete—and athletes need an outlet.

Murph and Ida are perfect examples. In the field, they are hard-charging, relentless workers that won’t quit.

But in the office? Chill mode.

We’ll always stand behind the fact that our dogs have exceptional off switches—but it only works when you meet them halfway.

Start training early. Don’t allow bad habits to take root. Give them a job, and keep them active.

Do that, and a well-bred gundog becomes exactly what it should be—warriors in the field, and an exceptional lady or gentleman in the home.

04/25/2026

We start puppies with the basics—“sit” and “stay.”

Over time, those two commands evolve into one: “heel.”

Heel means I need you sitting at my side, steady and attentive, until I release you. And for Coop, that release is simple—his name.

He’s not perfect - but we’re headed that way!

04/24/2026

Our Deets x Kate Black Male brought $2200 to the Wyoming Outdoorsmen Banquet. Congratulations!

04/14/2026

When your shooting isn’t quite dialed, that’s when a true partner shows up.

“Bo” — a Deets x Kate pup — doesn’t just find birds, he finishes the job. Calm, driven, and all business when it counts… the kind you’re grateful to have at your side on an off day.

The closer.

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