Here at Country Inn Kennels, we work hard to bring you the best bloodlines possible.

We look for Parents that have a proven Hunt test or Field trial background.

 Certified health clearances are not only required for the parents,

but for the prior generations as well. They were chosen for their desire to retrieve, trainability,

need to please, lack of genetic defects, and good looks. Our puppies are raised in the house

 with us and receive much individual attention until they are 4 weeks old then they go to the

puppy palace where they start with potty training, go for walks in the woods, play with balls

and toys, they love when our Kids play ball with them. All of this - Genetics, Accomplishments,

Certification, Training, and Socialization - produces a puppy that will grow up to be not only excellent

for hunting, or participating in hunt tests and field trials, but more importantly, as a companion.

                      Puppy information updated on: 6/17/2008

References from people that have my puppies and dogs.

Hi Deb
I hope all is well with you and your puppies!  I just wanted to pass along a
wonderful compliment to you from our vet.  He's an older gentlemen and has been
a vet for many years. He's a little gruff and pretty much to the point, no
messing around and not a big talker.  We had Huck in for his last set of shots
and after his check-up he looked over at Chase and said, 'I don't say this to
often, but you have one of the best looking dogs I've seen.  Whoever you got
him from sure knows what they are doing.'  We thought that was pretty cool so
wanted to pass that along to you!

He got a clean bill of health and is doing so well.  He's up to 32lbs and keeps
us on our toes.  He loves to be outside, his walks, and to play hide and seek!
He knows all of his toys by name now so we say one and he goes and picks it
out.  He's got sit and stay figured out and loves to fetch birds with Chase.
He's an amazing dog and it seems every day he figures something else out,
yesterday it was how to get the closet door open, we had a mess!!

Thanks again for such a great puppy, he's wonderful!

Nicole and Chase

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Hi Deb,

I just wanted to give you an update on our little guy from Grace/Bo litter we got from you on 1/4/08! 

We named him Huck and he's just perfect!  We're having a ball and he's such a good puppy.  We are in
love with him and can't get enough of him!  Chase is off now until March so the
two of them are best buds, he goes everywhere with Chase and loves to fish with
him.  He's getting big and so full of energy.  I though I'd send a couple of
pictures I took today.

Nicole and Chase Ostlie 
 

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Deb-

I wanted to let you know that we took our Bo/Gracie puppy to the vet yesterday 1/7/08,

 and she got a clean bill of health. She has been doing great, she only had a couple of

accidents in the house and they were on Saturday. She has such a great personality and

 my fiance and I couldn't be more pleased with her. She is really smart, she figured out the

pull string cord on one of our cat's toys, she was sitting in her bed pulling it out on her own.

 She is already displaying her natural hunting instincts as one of her favorite toys is a little duck,

which she loves to stalk and jump on. We think we are going to call her Riley, but we are still throwing

 around ideas. We will make sure to give you updates as I am sure she will start to grow fast now.

I have attached a picture of our future little hunter. Thanks for the great puppy.

Thanks again,

Jamie & Melissa N 
     

Looks and sound like maybe a pointing lab to me.

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• Dear Deb,
  
  Just a brief update on "Jake".
  AKC # SR24785704
  UKC 3 R176-287
  Registered name: WR Sir Rebel Jake of Eagle Ridge JH
  Sire: FC AFC Rebel With a Cause
  Dam: Big Oak's Break the Bank
  Weight: 80 plus lbs.
  
  North American Hunting Retriever Association
  -SR (Started Retriever) title before 6 months of age.
  -7 of 9 Started Hunt test passes.
  -Passed the Midwest Regional Started Hunt Test
  -Four Intermediate Passes. Has the WR (Working Retriever)

  title AKC
  -JH title. Passed four for four Junior Hunt Tests HRC
  -Recently passed his first HRC Seasoned Hunt Test.
  
  Informal Hunt Tests
  -Passed all three Informal Hunt Tests he was entered in.
  
  Jake is a great looking lab who loves to work. He is extremely fast in the field with lots of desire.

  An excellent marker who excels in the water. Very obedient for his age on blinds. Works very well

  with other dogs. Great around people and loves kids. He will be making his third Goose hunting

  trip to Saskatchewan in a few weeks. Then off to North Dakota for Pheasants. He is a real member

  of our entire family and my hunting partner.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  John H, Owner/Trainer

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  This is Deek, son of reba and stormy. You said you like to hear from those of us who bought your

   pups so I thought I'd check in. This pup is great. He's a natural when it comes to training. I'm more

   just triggering his instincts than training him. I brought him to the game fair last week and he did

  awesome for a 7 month old. He showed up a lot of adult dogs on the obsticle course. I got a million

   compliments on how he looked. He's a great dog in the house, truck, boat and on the jet ski.

  Thank you for taking your breeding seriously and creating great dogs.
  
  
  Lowell J

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  Brian and I purchased Madison from you three years ago, and we could not be more pleased

  with what a excellent dog she has became.    We were really impressed with your facilities,

  and how well you cared for the pups. 
  My 12 year old black lab just passed away, and we are now looking for a new companion

   for Maddie.
  
  We were thinking about putting a hold on one of the female pups of you next litter if you

  are planning on another one- we would like as close to the pick of the litter as we can get if possible.

  We cannot decide between a black lab or another yellow, so we decided that which ever litter comes

  up first will be the one we get.
  
  We are not in any hurry, so when the next litter comes along, please let us know.
  
  Thanks for your time,
  Tracy Eckert, DVM and
  Brian Corcoran- from White Bear Lake MN

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  This is Brad F, I am the one who purchased one of the last Chocolate Lab pups you had, I just wanted

   to let you know that we named him Tekan.  Tekan is AMAZING... His nose is great, we drag dummies through

   the grass and then bring him out, he not only finds it but he brings it straight back to me.  I just wanted to thank

   you again for this great pup.  I will get some pictures to you soon.
  
  Thanks Again!!!
  
  Brad F

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  Hi Deb,

  I just wanted you to know that Harley is doing great! I can't believe that he was basically house trained from the

  start. He very clearly lets us know when he has to go outside. Once he is outside he is a dynamo, jumping and

  frolicking around. His first night was a bit rough, he didn't want to get too far from me. I felt bad for him and let

  him sleep on me on the couch all night. I thought for sure that I had spoiled him from the start, but he has taken to

  his own room and kennel very well.

  We went to a party at a friends house on Saturday, and he did very well. There were two other dogs there, and

  Harley just laid on his back and let them smell him. He had no negative reaction to them at all. When we were leaving

   the party, there was a couple walking their chocolate lab, who was at least 100 pounds or more, and very badly behaved.

  He saw Harley and was very interested. The chocolate lab dropped onto his forearms with his tail high in the air, and

  Harley actually started to boldly walking toward him. The chocolate lab jumped up when Harley got close, and Harley

  reacted by casually turning and walking away, but his tail was between his legs and he wanted me to pick him up immediately,

   which I gladly did as I didn't want that big dog to hurt him, even if it was an accident.

  His first vet appointment went perfectly, as you would already expect, and there were many compliments made to you.

   He's all lined up for all the appointments he will need, and the vet was also very impressed with the information that

  you sent along. He is also very fond of Labrador's and owns one and is looking for another so I wouldn't be surprised

  if he contacts you.
   

  Thank you again for such a wonderful puppy - the compliments are overwhelming.

  Tim

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  Hi Deb,
          This is John M, Carolann and I bought Indy from you earlier this year. I just wanted to compliment you. Indy is the most amazing dog.

   I've never seen a dog that is more sweet, loyal and well trained. When my dog died after having her for 14 years, I doubted that any dog

  would fill that void, but Indy did. I'm not sure how you did it, but she is perfect for us.

  Here are some stories that I wanted to share with you.

  We took Indy to NY this summer and had her on the beach. She had a blast retrieving her dummy duck out of the ocean and totally

  ignored any of the distractions around her. One guy that was at the beach who hunts in upstate NY asked for your name. He was impressed

  with her strong love for retrieving and her focus on her owner (us).

  Here are some pics - I don’t think that she cared for the salt water and sand, but it never stopped her.

  http://www.themartinhome.info/images/ny2007/100_0034.JPG

  http://www.themartinhome.info/images/ny2007/100_0039.JPG

  This fall I took her duck hunting, which she loved. Other dogs were pacing, barking and having to be "reminded" to come back

  (with a training collar). She would ignore their bad behavior (no pack mentality) and would stay with me no matter what. You would not know that

  she is 7 years old by the way that she can hit the water for a retrieve. Here is a pick of her at Carley State Park flying into the water to get a tennis ball.

   I couldn't believe how far she flew. Maybe she could have also been one of those "dock dogs".

  http://www.themartinhome.info/images/album02212007/000_0011.jpg

  She really fits-in in our house. We are guilty of spoiler her a little, but we cant resist. During the day you can usually find her sleeping on our bed or my

   sons bed or walking around the house with a stuffed animal in her mouth. In my mind, she is the perfect dog. She is quiet in the house and full of energy

   outdoors. She is a little chunky in some of the pics. After her spay, we had some challenges regulating her weight but she is fine now.

  I always give you credit for her quality, disposition and training wherever we go.

  Indy and my son when we were duck hunting (a little hard to see her)

  http://www.themartinhome.info/images/hunting2007/100_0213.JPG

  http://www.themartinhome.info/images/hunting2007/100_0217.JPG

  Indy and the goose

  http://www.themartinhome.info/images/hunting2007/100_0235.JPG

  Thanks again for selling us such a wonderful dog!

  Take care

  John

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- Deb:

Thanks again for scheduling the time for Laura and me to come and meet with you,

 and see the litter from Gracie. Wow, what a fun time!

The pups were beautiful and they all seemed to have wonderful personalities.

You have done a great job of socializing them and bringing
out their instincts with the live pigeon. I am really looking forward to having a

puppy from your litter for my many upcoming years of hunting trips and

companionship. I have hunted pheasants, ducks, geese and quail for many years.

 While I love to hunt, I really love watching my hunting companion in the field and

seeing her skills develop with training and experience.

Laura and I were really impressed at how well organized and clean the kennels were.

It was obvious the pups and adult dogs were very well cared for and loved.

You're doing a great job.

Thanks again for your time, yesterday. We look forward to seeing you on April 6th

and making our pick. Take care.

Best,

Bill Cook

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Deb

Well I thought you might like a progress report on the girls

Elsie (Cosmo/Lady) will be entering her third agility competition in October.

It is only her 3rd competition she has ever participated in and she has already

earned two legs toward her Novice A Standard Title. We should get her title at the

show in October, home turf. The show is in St. Peter October 6-8.

Lexi (Grace/sire from Co.) will be going on her first out of state duck hunt the same

weekend as the Agility trial. She has incredible drive and will pick up and retrieve

canadian geese where Elsie will not (but Elsie retrieved 58 ducks by her self last

year in North Dakota in one weekend). She is quite tall and slender but all muscle.

She weighs about 55-60 pounds at a year and five months. Everyone who sees her

 loves her look and demeanor. This one is going to be a tank in the field, she never quits.

Over all just wanted to thank you again for giving me such wonderful girls.

 They make my day every day, spoiled as they are. Keep up the great work in breeding

 exceptional companions, hunters, and agility runners.

Thanks again,

Jenn Homer

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