Muddy Bucket Retrievers

10/19/2026

Training pups and getting on the meat! Looks like fall might actually show up after all. Bill Nelson Molly Nelson

09/19/2026

Little Deli, this one is going to be crazy!

09/07/2026

Dixie just growing by the minute. No puppies were painted in the making of this film.

09/07/2026

No gooses for poor Teal. She looks so disappointed i know, trust me.

07/17/2026

Given the heat and unexpected wildfire smoke, the gang has been laying pretty low this week.

06/30/2026

06/30/2026

Dixie just aims to please while getting in on some water action trying to get some dogs fired up.

05/11/2026

Miss Dixie is already starting to put the pieces together, and that’s exactly why we start building prey drive young. 👏🐾

At this age, it’s not about perfection, it’s about confidence, curiosity, and teaching them that chasing, engaging, and hunting for the bird is the greatest game in the world. You can already see the wheels turning for this little girl, and we couldn’t be more excited about where she’s headed.

— Bill Nelson
Muddy Bucket Retrievers

04/11/2026

Crash got to go home to his new buddy, Mason today. We are thrilled to make this pairing possible, and wish the best for their new adventures.

04/04/2026

NEW HOME FOUND! No longer up for consideration

✨ Looking for the Perfect Home for an Incredible Hunter – Meet Crash ✨

This one is not easy for us.

Crash (Muddy Buckets Got Full Coverage Gypsy Miracle) is a proven AKC Senior Hunter and everything you’d want in a field dog — driven, focused, and an absolute machine in the water. If there are ducks to be had, Crash is already on it. He lives for the work and gives it his all every single time.

But what truly sets Crash apart is who he is outside of the field.

He’s been raised and trained to be a well-mannered, adaptable companion; the kind of dog you can confidently bring just about anywhere. Crash has been exposed to busy environments from a young age, including being walked through stores, so he knows how to behave in crowds and handle new surroundings with ease.

• Great with small kids – gentle, patient, and aware
• Excellent with other dogs – social and well-adjusted
• Comfortable in public settings – calm, confident, and well-behaved
• An absolute cuddle bug – loves nothing more than being close to his people

He has that rare balance of high-drive hunter and truly family-ready dog.

About Crash:
• AKC Registered – Senior titled at 17 months
• Strong hunting instincts - confident, and hard-charging in the field
• Water-loving, driven retriever
• Affectionate, people-oriented, and thrives on connection

If you’re looking for a dog who can hunt hard all morning, behave beautifully in any setting, and snuggle up with your family at night, Crash is your guy.

Serious inquiries only; finding the right home is everything to us.