It was a search for that "perfect" pheasant dog that brought us to the English springer spaniel. In 1990, we purchased our first springer - and a true love affair commenced.

The springer has been dubbed the "king of pheasants", but they are much more than that. Our dogs have been bred for a calm temperament, which makes them a perfect companion dog. Equally at home in the field and the house. They will hunt anything from pheasants to quail, ducks, grouse, rabbits and woodcock. Springers are the ideal rough-shooter’s gun dog.

A Woodhaven Springer is a top quality, field-bred English springer spaniel. They are bred for temperament and outstanding hunting abilities. Our springers come from excellent hunting stock. Woodhaven Springers have proven themselves year after year with countless days afield in pursuit of a variety of upland birds - as well as in various hunting events and competitions.

Recently, we have added the diminutive English cocker to our kennels. The field-bred English cocker spaniel is a small "heat seeking missile" when it comes to hunting. They have unsurpassed energy, enthusiasm and hunting abilities - and as with the springers, the English cocker makes an excellent companion dog. These little dogs are wonderful house dogs and a loving addition to any family. The cocker, much like the springer, is a close-working dog with a great nose who loves to retrieve and is easy to train. Take a tour of our Cocker page to see what we mean.

German shorthair pointers are one of the most versatile of the pointing dog breeds. At ease in the upland bird fields tracking down wounded game and retrieving to hand, they are also accustomed to water retrieves and work any type of cover with ease.

Our German Shorthairs have direct ancestry to German lineage. Currently, we have both the popular liver and white GSP as well as the beautiful black and white GSP. Our shorthairs have hunted pheasant, quail, huns, sharptails and prairie chicken - as well as the occasional waterfowl. The German shorthair really comes into his own in the vast expanses of CRP grass that abounds in Kansas. Working their game quickly and efficiently, the GSP will point it’s quarry and hold for the flush and shot. It is quite a sight to see; a well trained shorthair holding at point on a crisp fall morning when a raucous ring neck pheasant bursts skyward. There is a lot to be said about hunting and gunning over a well bred, well trained pointing dog such as a German shorthair. Our shorthairs are bred for temperament, hunting abilities, tracking and retrieving to hand.

At Woodhaven, we are committed to maintaining quality breeding and developing genetically sound English springers, English cockers and German shorthairs using the best of English and American bloodlines. We concentrate our efforts in three very important areas; superior genetics, sound training and top-notch nutrition. A Woodhaven dog is a joy to hunt over and a great companion.