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Shadow is a 100% hunting machine. There is not a dog out there that hunt’s harder or will out hunt Shadow, I guarantee it. I can’t express enough how much hunt / search Shadow has. He’s unbelievable to watch in the field. The minute that lead snaps, you can immediately see the passion and desire he has for hunting. It’s unreal!
Shadow is a medium speed line control hound that can run the front or slot up anywhere in the pack and cut you to death. On a check, Shadow is tough to beat with his intelligence and sense of direction.
Shadow won in 2 Small Pack Option and 1 Gun Dog Brace licensed trials, in three different states. No matter how far of a drive it was to the trial, Shadow was the same dog every time. Therefore I knew he’d more than likely be in the winners pack. Having those odds, it was always worth going. Shadow’s trial record speaks for itself and proves his consistency. Three – 1st's Shadow has placed CONSISTENTLY all over the country. SHADOW to me, is the TOTAL PACKAGE! Big nose, big mouth, never quit attitude, perfect conformation and all the hunt you could ever want or ask for and then some. All this packaged up with CONSTANT CONSISTENCY means success. Whether it’s placing at trials or accounting for game, SHADOW is hard to beat. You couldn’t ask for anything more in a dog. SHADOW is simply a rabbit hunter and field trialers DREAM COME TRUE! Don’t just take it from me, hear what others have to say about Shadow: Ed Isaac’s (MI) – “I told Dave Shadow would finish the first time I judged him as a derby. He’s as solid as they come.” Kevin Stewell (SC) – “Shadow’s the hardest hunting dog I’ve seen in 20 years.” Shadow's Litter Mate Champions: BACK HOME IN OHIO For more photos of Ace click here! FLASH: Be sure to visit our Photo Gallery page!
Six – 2nd's
Eight – 3rd's
Four - 4th's
Reed Rushing (SC) – “My Shadow pups have exceptional mouths, great control, and run a line with authority.”
*** Next Field Champion ***
** 2008/09 UBGF Triple Challenge Winner **
FC Condon’s Thistle Ridge Ace - **PRO 1**
FC Arnold's Super Natural x FC Eutsey's Bullskin Belle

Ace is a hard and determined hunter who has a big nose, loud squall mouth, phenomenal line control, and an amazing sense of direction. Ace can grab the front and take you for the ride of your life or slot up and blow through you when you make a mistake. Not only can Ace lock on and stroke a rabbit, he has the gears and patience to buckle down and grub it out when conditions call for it. Some say he's a "Freak" because he runs like a machine and never quits or slows down no matter how hot or cold; Ace is equipped with all the looks and talent you could ask for. He is virtually perfect in my opinion.
Ace comes from a bloodline bred to produce!
If you want TREMENDOUS hunt, good speed, unmatched stamina, line control, big mouth, big nose, good sense of direction, and patience in your pups; then Ace is the dog you need to breed to.
Ace's Wins:
1. Great Lakes Beagle Club, 07/28/07 - class of 29 in 90 degree weather
2. Webster Beagle Club, 08/25/07 - class of 36 in 90 degree weather
3. Mid-Michigan Beagle Club, 09/08/07 - class of 29
*** Next Field Champion **
Currently in KY w/ Richard Sawyer
** 2010/11 UBGF Triple Challenge Winner **
** 2009 MAB 15" Male Derby Champion **
FC Merv's Burnside Thunder
FC Merv's Burnside Rocco x Big D's Rambling Fever
**Photo & Info Coming Soon**
*** Next Field Champion **
** 2010/11 Triple Challenge Winner **
FC Condon's Thistle Ridge Sarge
Condon's Thistle Ridge Rider x Condon's Thistle Ridge Summer
**Photo & Info Coming Soon**
*** Next Field Champion **
** NEW OWNER **
Now owned by our good friend: Nick Inglus
Contact Nick:
Home: 765-536-2345
Cell: 765-425-1441
** 2009/10 UBGF Triple Challenge Winner **
FC Merv's Burnside Rocco - **PRO 1**
FC Russell Creek Grim Reaper x Crank's Snyder Switch Angel

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** Produced the 2009 15" MAB Derby National Champion Merv's Burnside Thunder
Rocco finished with 4 wins under 8 different judges. He will jump his own rabbit, has a huge nose, and a great sense of direction. Rocco has remarkable stamina and can walk or run a rabbit depending on the conditions. He is as straight as an arrow and close in a check. He does NOT hook or skirt ever! Rocco is a really good dog but we feel he is capable of producing great dogs. If you're looking for royal blood then here it is, this 4 generation pedigree is stacked with some of the best producing dogs of all time.
Trial Record
Four - 1st's
Two - 2nd's
Four - 3rd's