Red Branch Kennels

09/24/2026

Proud Breeder brag! First and second place! Congrats to Goldeneyes Full Throttle (Cuda) on her Derby win at the ACC Specialty! Cuda is a Rudy (DC AFC Westwind's Rudy Of Nordais WDQ) x Saylor (HR Leitner Farms Sailing For Blue MH QAA) pup, owned by Chuck Bolinger and trained and handled by Dave Ward.
Second place is Kestrel (Westwind's Soaring Kestrel), a littermate to Cuda! Kestrel is owned and handled by Wendy Shepahrd Chisholm and also trained by Dave Ward.

09/21/2026

We're saddened to learn of the passing of training great Delmar Smith over the weekend. His words and methods have existed in the pages of PDJ from pretty much the beginning, through his own writing, and those of his sons Rick and Ronnie, and Sharon Potter, and so many others who have developed incredible bird dogs following his advice and philosophy. Our condolences are with all the Smith family, and we hope they take comfort in the many memories of a full, full life. (In this photo, Delmar receives the Founder's Award in 1994 from the Bird Dog Foundation.)

09/14/2026

Congrats to Cuda (Chuck Bolinger) and Kestrel (Wendy Shepard-Chisholm) from my Rudy x Saylor litter on their derby JAM and Res. JAM!! Both are trained and handled by Dave Ward.

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08/17/2026

It's almost hunting season! Pointers or retrievers. If your dog needs a quick tune-up, I have a couple spots open. :) And the best part...the owner gets trained too!

You can shoot me a text at 715.499.4008.

06/26/2026

Meet Otter! He just arrived here and is looking for his new home. Otter is a one year old neutered male. He is a big, powerful dog, very friendly and has had some very limited training but needs work. He would be a great hunting dog for this fall! Leave him in training here with me for 90 days and there would be no cost for him other than the training! Call or text me at 715.499.4008 if you'd like to come meet him.

06/26/2026

Available! Goose is a just turned 4 year old intact female, has been hunted, housebroke/crate trained. Has not been bred. She is friendly, high energy and loves to retrieve. I'm downsizing my breeding program which is the only reason she is available. Give me a call or text at 715.499.4008 if you'd like to know more and come see her.

03/15/2026

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08/04/2025

Congrats to new HRCH Redbranch Calamity Katniss MH!! Owner and handler RonGlaman. Now go get those last two MH passes for the Master National Amateur!

05/20/2025

Fifth Annual Ladies Bird Dog Workshop 2025! August 8-10 (New dates this year). Your Instructor is Sharon Potter, Red Branch Kennels, Wisconsin Rapids, WI. This event is a fun weekend filled with learning and camaraderie. Lots of one-on-one work on whatever you need to work on, with your dog. Participation is limited to 15 participants with dogs (no limit on auditors).
PM me or email me at [email protected] for Registration Form. Hope to see you there!

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03/03/2025

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