Our waitlist is Active
DPCNA Approved on 08.06.21
Bono X Ila
(planned for spring/summer 2024)
We had initially planned to bring this breeding together in early 2023. However, after years of juggling our breeding plans, puppy rearing, field training, rigorous multi-state hunting trips, and show schedule we needed a little break to recharge and refocus.
Bono is a half-brother to Yaris, the lovely stud we used for Ila's first litter in '21. The results from that pairing have been nothing short of amazing, and we are so proud of the fruit of our labors to produce The Explorer litter. With the Bono X Ila pairing we expect another remarkable result! Bono & Ila both are beautiful examples of the breed with categorically exceptional heads and expressions and superior overall conformation. Both have balanced angulation with great front & rear assemblies and are consequently powerfully athletic. Both dogs are known for being highly intelligent with high drive yet are sweet, sensitive, biddable and cooperative. Bono & Ila represent the hallmarks of the breed at the performance end of the spectrum. With that being said, we are seeking Show & Performance homes for this litter. While we believe these pups will make amazing family companions, as all Drents should, these incredible pups will thrive with a purpose and need to be out in the public eye, being ambassadors for the breed, and doing the things the Drents are meant to be doing.
This will be a live cover. As opposed to Ila's first litter which was the world's first full litter of Drents using Imported Frozen Semen. Ila's mother Powder had the world's first Drent puppy using Imported Frozen Semen in '21. With that, we will be packing our bags and traveling to the Netherlands! We have been friends with Michael van der Burg for years but have not had the opportunity to meet in person, aside from what we believe may have been a very brief introduction many, many years ago - letting it ride at that just isn't going to work!
We passionately believe this pairing to fully express our philosophy as wholeheartedly as we can imagine.
Bono is a half-brother to Yaris, the lovely stud we used for Ila's first litter in '21. The results from that pairing have been nothing short of amazing, and we are so proud of the fruit of our labors to produce The Explorer litter. With the Bono X Ila pairing we expect another remarkable result! Bono & Ila both are beautiful examples of the breed with categorically exceptional heads and expressions and superior overall conformation. Both have balanced angulation with great front & rear assemblies and are consequently powerfully athletic. Both dogs are known for being highly intelligent with high drive yet are sweet, sensitive, biddable and cooperative. Bono & Ila represent the hallmarks of the breed at the performance end of the spectrum. With that being said, we are seeking Show & Performance homes for this litter. While we believe these pups will make amazing family companions, as all Drents should, these incredible pups will thrive with a purpose and need to be out in the public eye, being ambassadors for the breed, and doing the things the Drents are meant to be doing.
This will be a live cover. As opposed to Ila's first litter which was the world's first full litter of Drents using Imported Frozen Semen. Ila's mother Powder had the world's first Drent puppy using Imported Frozen Semen in '21. With that, we will be packing our bags and traveling to the Netherlands! We have been friends with Michael van der Burg for years but have not had the opportunity to meet in person, aside from what we believe may have been a very brief introduction many, many years ago - letting it ride at that just isn't going to work!
We passionately believe this pairing to fully express our philosophy as wholeheartedly as we can imagine.
BIS Ch. Bono Cooper van de Bezelhonk, aka BonoI fell in love with Bono at first glance! He was born just before Ila was and from the earliest photos of him, I knew that he was going to be something special. He hasn't disappointed, he quickly earned the title of Youth Champion and despite COVID stopping dog shows for an extended period, at 28 months of age he achieved his Dutch Show Champion title! He quickly earned his Champion title, a highly coveted Best in Show of Dutch Breeds, and the 2022 Championship Club Match as #1 of 106 Drents! Not surprisingly, he ended the '22 show season as the #1 Drent in the Netherlands, the Winner of Winners! In addition to his stunning looks, and great personality, Bono does field training with his boss. As a team they are working towards diplomas in a wide range of events and strive for continuous improvement. Like a typical young Drent boy Bono is eager to please but sometimes very naughty, and Michael, his boss, freely admits he still has much to learn. But it feels like there is nothing more fun than to see that your dog is having so much fun and being passionate about hunting. At home, Bono is a boss-oriented energetic dog who likes to bully his father (the famous and beautiful Cooper), but also always nice to lie with the boss, preferably on his lap. WEBSITE
DOB: 17 May 2019
Dam: Bezel Lynde v.d. Bezelhonk (NHSB 2977335) Sire: Udo fan 't Suydevelt (Cooper) (NHSB 2938256)
Two Gun's Sky Island Manzanita Rush CGCU NA, aka IlaIla is our first Drent to bear our kennel name, but she is a third-generation dog. That's what happens when you start with a male dog (LoL). Ila has many traits passed down from her Grandfather Booker, and Jarno. She is easily as intelligent, if not more so, and much more biddable than both. She is deeply intuitive, a bit ridiculous, and the Queen of Derp. Her points are dramatic and steady. She swims, she retrieves and is working towards a NAVHDA UT title - she is all Ila. She has been hunting since she was 5-months old, and has successfully hunted Pheasant, Huns, Mearns, Gambles, Scaled, Mountain, & Valley quail, Sharptailed, Ruffed, & Sage grouse, and Chukar. She is also the first and only female Drent to win multiple Bests in AKC Open Show (BIOC). Most of all she is my sweet buddy, and when the time comes, she will replace her mother as my Medical Alert Service Dog.
DOB: June 3, 2019
Dam: Rainshadow's Powerhorn Cascade CGC MASD Sire: Joeri Jarno van Parkendijk, aka Joeri (say: Your 'E) OFA Hips: Good OFA Elbows: Normal Eyes: Clear+DNA Temperament: Normal Exterior: Excellent To learn more about Ila click HERE |
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Answers to frequently asked questions:
*All puppies must be picked up at our home in Spokane, WA.
*We do not allow future owners to "pick" their puppy. We will make selections based on the dynamics of our client list and the pups produced. There is no preference order.
*Our Pups will come with health records including proof of worming, 1st set of vaccinations, microchip, and clean bill of health as well as DPCNA and AKC registration.
Puppy visits:
*We do not allow visits with the puppies until they are 2 weeks old
*We allow adults and encourage children to come as well, however children should be supervised and know beforehand how to interact and handle a puppy.
*Please be prepared to have your hands and shoes disinfected when you visit
*Please wear clean clothes and do not travel to a dog park or pet store on the day prior to your visit
*All puppies must be picked up at our home in Spokane, WA.
*We do not allow future owners to "pick" their puppy. We will make selections based on the dynamics of our client list and the pups produced. There is no preference order.
*Our Pups will come with health records including proof of worming, 1st set of vaccinations, microchip, and clean bill of health as well as DPCNA and AKC registration.
Puppy visits:
*We do not allow visits with the puppies until they are 2 weeks old
*We allow adults and encourage children to come as well, however children should be supervised and know beforehand how to interact and handle a puppy.
*Please be prepared to have your hands and shoes disinfected when you visit
*Please wear clean clothes and do not travel to a dog park or pet store on the day prior to your visit
