The talent behind
the reputation
Our lives have always been centered around animals and the outdoors. We enjoy big-game hunting as well as our time together hunting upland birds, particularly chukar and Hungarian partridge at home in Oregon.
Scott purchased his first German Shorthaired Pointer at 19 and since then has never been without them. Tyla has a passion for training and working with animals that developed from a very early age.
Our DogsLet's TalkOur top priority is placing the right gundog with the right person or family
Sunsage Sporting Dogs was developed due to the demand of guests and clients inquiring about the availability of quality gundogs with the proven performance in the field as demonstrated by our own personal gundogs while working as professional guides.
We take great personal pride and enjoy the beauty of a well-trained dog performing at the peak of it’s natural instinct and ability in the field. Given the nature of our involvement as professional wingshooting guides and lodge managers at top venues thought the world, our dogs have a resume of experience and exposure that speaks for itself.
We look forward to helping you find your best hunting partner and hearth companion from Sunsage Sporting Dogs where proven perfomance in the field is a daily reality.
Of combined experience hunting, handling, training
Our Guarantee
We guarantee all of our dogs to be free from congenital defects and disease, free from parasite infestation at time of sale, and selectively bred to preserve true breed-type, ability, and temperament. This guarantee is backed by the following health test performed on all dogs sold:
DNA Genetic Testing
Conducted on all breeding sires and dams (off-spring from parents, that are both clear of the following genetic tests, will also be clear) and includes Degenerative Myelopathy, Exercise-Induced Collapse, Familial Nephropathy (cocker spaniel type), Glycogen Storage Disease VII, PFK Deficiency, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Progressive Rod-Cone Degeneration
OFA Hips & Elbows
Screenings for Hip and Elbow Dysplasia are performed by a veterinarian with x-rays sent to OFA for grading and certification
OFA Eye Certification Registry
OFA (Orthopedic Foundations for Animals) Eye Certification examinations are screening exams performed by board certified veterinary ophthalmologists. A dog that is registered by OFA ERC has been examined and found to unaffected by major heritable eye disease. The screening and examinations are performed annually as many ocular diseases may not appear until late in life.
The combination of annual screening eye exams and DNA genetic testing to help rule out heritable disease, shows our commitment to ensuring the quality of dogs we produce as well as our integrity to the breed. All breeding dogs are screened each year with the genetic testing being valid for life. Every puppy or dog sold has a valid eye certification exam and paperwork at the time of sale.