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Spider x Magnum’s Litter
Due March 8, 2026

Expected puppies will include liver-and-white and black-and-white coats, ranging from 35 to 48 pounds. They are anticipated to be well-structured, muscular, and intelligent, combining Spider’s energy and inquisitiveness with Magnum’s calm, trainable nature. These dogs should exhibit strong scenting ability and natural retrieving skills.

Pine Shadows Magnum

Magnum is a liver-and-white male known for his steady field drive and easygoing temperament during training and at home. He has a strong nose, exceptional biddability, and a solid, stocky frame. Magnum hunts hard on land and water and is currently active in field trials, handled by Morgan or his owner, Steve.

Pine Shadows Spider (12/12/2021)

Spider is a black-and-white female with an athletic build and fluid movement in the field. She is highly biddable, attentive, and eager to please, with excellent retrieving and bird-finding ability. She has been hunted extensively at our South Dakota lodge.

Pine Shadows Zeke

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Pine Shadows Henry

Pine Shadows Flint

FC Salmy’s Beargarden Badger

Pine Shadows Butter

Pine Shadows Higgins

Pine Shadows Pistol

Pine Shadows Higgins 

Pine Shadows Tempest 

Apple Creeks Reacher

Pine Shadows Pistol 

Friday x Mic’s Litter
Due Spring 2026

This litter is expected to have black and white and liver and white pups with sizes from 30 – 45-pound dogs. There should be some calmness and level thinking in the pups from Friday plus the added drive and desire from Mic. They should be quick learners, inquisitive and a pleasure to have around the house and in the fields.

NorthStar’s Aerodynamic Force – MIC (3/19/2023)

Mic is a liver and white male with a very pleasing personality. He is intent and attentive on the field, has an excellent nose and retrieve to hand. He is a very well-mannered dog in the house and easy to handle and work within the field. He is currently being run in field trials throughout the year handled by Morgan or his owner Drew.

Pine Shadows Friday (6/21/2021)

Friday is a liver and white female with an alert attentive attitude. She weighs about 31 pounds. She is a well-proportioned female with a drive in the field. She is athletic smooth and agile. She possesses an inquisitiveness in the field, listens and takes directions well. She is easy to control in the field; hunts close and a very good retriever. She is an intelligent dog, figuring out the training process and the drills very quickly.

Pine Shadows Henry Higgins

Pine Shadows CY Bandy

FC AFC Pine Shadows Smoke on the Water

Pine Shadows Rowan

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Pine Shadows Tempest

Pine Shadows Yanta

Pine Shadows Coal

FC AFC Apple Creeks Reacher

Pine Shadows Pistol

Pine Shadows Dozer

Pine Shadows Cotton

Bandy x Morgan’s Litter
Due March 21, 2026

This pairing is expected to produce liver-and-white pups weighing approximately 30–45 pounds. The litter should combine alertness from Bandy and the calm demeanor and steady temperament of Morgan. Puppies are anticipated to be intelligent, quick learners, and well-suited for both home and field environments. Bandy contributes inquisitiveness and energy, while Morgan adds composure, drive, and a strong nose.

FC Cutaways of Salmy Morgan

Morgan is a black and white male with steady drive in the field, easy attitude in the house or while training and hunting. He possesses a solid nose and has great biddability. He is a stocky springer weighing about 45 pounds. Morgan is an outside stud dog we are using to linebred from some solid field trial parents, we have watched Morgan develop in the field trial world and liked is biddability.

Pine Shadows Bandy 

Bandy is a liver-and-white female weighing about 35 pounds, Bandy is well-proportioned with a sleek build. She demonstrates strong field drive, hunts close, and retrieves reliably to hand. Intelligent and responsive, she learns quickly and remains playful when not working. Her alert nature makes her easy to manage in both house and field settings.

FC Salmy’s Beargarden Badger

FC AFC Cutaways Up North All the Time Elsa

Pine Shadows Yanta

Pine Shadows Coal 

NFC FC CFC Salmys Masterpiece Cliff

FC Expressways Fergie of Samuel B

Crosswinds Warpath Medicine Man

Pheasant Feathers Black Powder Freedom of Spirit

Pine Shadows Higgins 

Pine Shadows Bramble 

FC Apple Creeks Reacher 

Pine Shadows Pistol 

Muskie x Mic’s Litter
Due Spring 2026

Expected to produce liver-and-white and black and white pups weighing 38–48 pounds. These dogs will be athletic, well-muscled, and highly biddable, combining Muskie’s alertness and energy with Mic’s drive, nose, and ease of handling. They should exhibit strong scenting ability and natural retrieving skills.

NorthStar’s Aerodynamic Force – MIC (3/19/2023)

Mic is a liver-and-white male known for his excellent nose, reliable retrieve, and attentive demeanor. Mic is well-mannered in the home and easy to handle in the field. He actively competes in field trials throughout the year under the guidance of Morgan and his owner, Drew.

Pine Shadows Muskie (09/01/2023)

Muskie is a black-and-white female, approximately 36 pounds, with a medium build and athletic structure. She hunts close, retrieves to hand, and is easy to manage in the field. Muskie is energetic outdoors yet calm indoors, resembling her sire Henry. She has extensive experience at our hunting lodge and works well with multiple handlers.

Pine Shadows Henry Higgins

Pine Shadows CY Bandy

Pine Shadows Henry

Pine Shadows Avey

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Pine Shadows Tempest

Pine Shadows Yanta

Pine Shadows Coal

Pine Shadows Higgins

Pine Shadows Tempest

FC Salmy’s Beargarden Badger

Pine Shadows Butter

Topaz x Mic’s Litter
Due Fall 2026

This pairing is expected to produce liver-and-white puppies weighing approximately 38–45 pounds at maturity. They will be well-proportioned, structurally sound dogs with strong natural retrieving instincts and an eager-to-please temperament. The combination of Topaz’s attentiveness and Mic’s calm demeanor should result in excellent family companions.

NorthStar’s Aerodynamic Force – MIC (3/19/2023)

Mic is a liver-and-white male weighing approximately 44 pounds. He is calm, well-mannered, and easy to handle both in the home and in the field. Mic has an excellent nose, retrieves to hand, and works attentively during hunts. He is currently competing in field trials under the guidance of Morgan and his owner, Drew.

Pine Shadows Topaz (08/18/2024)

Topaz is a liver-and-white female weighing about 36 pounds. She has a strong natural retriever, an excellent nose, and a cooperative disposition. In the field, she is active, quarters close, and responds well to handling. Her build is slightly slender with longer legs, and she consistently demonstrates attentiveness and a desire to please.

Pine Shadows Henry Higgins

Pine Shadows CY Bandy

Pine Shadows Magnum

Pine Shadows Bandy

Pine Shadows Higgins

Pine Shadows Tempest

Pine Shadows Yanta

Pine Shadows Coal

Pine Shadows Zeke

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Thicket x Mic’s Litter
Due Fall 2026

This pairing is expected to produce liver-and-white puppies with calm, manageable temperaments. They will be intelligent, steady, and retain strong field instincts, making them excellent hunting companions and family dogs. The combination of Thicket’s intuitive, therapy-oriented qualities and Mic’s drive and stability promises well-rounded, versatile dogs.

NorthStar’s Aerodynamic Force – MIC (3/19/2023)

Mic is a liver-and-white male weighing about 44 pounds, Mic is well-mannered in the home and highly focused in the field. He possesses an excellent nose, retrieves to hand, and is easy to handle. Mic is actively competing in field trials under the guidance of Morgan and his owner, Drew.

Pine Shadows Thicket (06/16/2024)

Thicket is a liver-and-white female weighing approximately 38 pounds, Thicket is calm indoors, attentive to people, and shows strong potential as a therapy dog. She has a keen nose, retrieves to hand, and hunts close. She demonstrated solid performance during pheasant hunts at Daybreak last fall.

Pine Shadows Henry Higgins

Pine Shadows CY Bandy

FC Cutaways of Salmy Morgan

Pine Shadows Kit

Pine Shadows Higgins

Pine Shadows Tempest

Pine Shadows Yanta

Pine Shadows Coal

FC Salmy’s Beargarden Badger

FC AFC Cutaways Up North All The Time Elsa

Pine Shadows Zeke

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Cricket x Atlas’s Litter
Due Fall 2026

Expected weight: 40–48 lbs. These pups will have a strong, balanced build—stocky yet agile—with excellent field performance and a calm temperament at home. Coat colors will include liver and white as well as black and white. Combining Cricket’s intelligence with Atlas’s drive should produce exceptional hunting dogs and loyal family companions.

Northstar’s Holdin’ Up The Heavens Atlas

Atlas is a black-and-white male known for his field drive and biddable nature. Tall, lean, and well-muscled, Atlas is mannerly at home and with other dogs. He hunts aggressively, excels in water work, and is actively competing in field trials under Morgan and owner Drew.

Pine Shadows Cricket (06/16/2024)

Cricket is a liver-and-white female with a natural retrieving instinct and strong nose. She runs hard in the field, marks well on retrieves, and has proven herself at our South Dakota hunting lodge. At 38 lbs., she is attentive, eager to work, and easy to handle.

Pine Shadows Henry

Pine Shadows PR Flint

FC Cutaways of Salmy Morgan

Pine Shadows Kit

Pine Shadows Higgins 

Pine Shadows WB Tempest 

Apple Creeks Reacher 

Pine Shadows TS’s Target’s Pistol 

FC Salmy’s Beargarden Badger

FC AFC Cutaways Up North All The Time Elsa

Pine Shadows Zeke

Pine Shadows Cotton