Please read this before purchasing a bird dog from this Kennel. I bought a bird dog named Suzie from http://harriskennels.com/ in Kansas. This has been the worst experience i have ever had in purchasing a bird dog. We watched the dog work and listened to what they had to say about the dog. We liked so we bought her. We get her home, and she is completely not even close to what we thought she was. This dog has never been hunted/trained in tall grass, never seen a hedge row, and acts like she has never seen a wild bird, only pin raised birds that have to be thrown up. We notified the owners immediately with our concern and was instructed to give the dog some time to adjust to the change, which we agreed to do. The dog never came around and in fact hasn't improved at all. We were instructed to give her 30 days and see how she reacted, then never heard back from the kennel. I have just recently contacted them to see if there is anything that could be done, it has been 2 months since I have heard anything. Their response was nothing could be done, but they are sorry we are disappointed in the bird dog. IMAGINE THAT!! This dog is not worth what we gave for her, not even close. If you are considering buying from these people please contact me and come and see the product we got when we arrived home. I will buy some birds and take you on a hunt with her. If this is the type of dogs that this kennel sells I want everyone to see before wasting their money like we have. I will guarantee that they will not receive another dime of our business!! I AM IN NO WAY TELLING YOU NOT TO BUY FROM THESE PEOPLE, ONLY TO VIEW THE PRODUCT WE WERE SOLD BEFORE YOU MAKE YOUR DECISION. Please contact me with all questions and concerns, donnie.isaacs@gmail.com. Thanks!

Sorry to hear of your misfortune and the kennel owners unwilling to compensate.

Have you tried a professional trainer in your area to see if the dog is trainable?

We watched the dog work and listened to what they had to say about the dog. We liked so we bought her.

Why do you think the dog worked acceptably at the kennel and not after you got her home? Was this supposed to be a finished dog or did they just show off a pup with some birdiness?

How much experience do you have with bird dogs?

She was sold to us as a started dog, that just needed polished to be complete. She is far from this! She is a 2 year old pointer female. She acts like they beat her, very timid! I am looking into possible options now and any help would be greatly appreciated.

Have you trained dogs before? I think that is a key question you haven't answered.

Yes I have trained them! I am not a professional by any means, but have never had any trouble in the past. I am not against taking her somewhere to see if anything can be done.

If she were scared or timid of the owners it seems like that would have been noticeable when you looked at her at their place.

How does she act at home? If you have a wife and children is the dog friendly around them?

Maybe she just needs to get adjusted, dogs are not machines.