Ruse

Ruse is the kind of dog who brings intensity, athleticism, and joy to everything he does. Both of his parents compete in field trials and we hope to get him in some tests in the next few years. At 70 pounds, he has a lean, muscular build with more bone and substance while still maintaining an athletic, functional frame built for performance. He is highly driven, exceptionally handler-oriented, and deeply biddable, a true “point and shoot” dog who takes everything you say literally and approaches work with enthusiasm and precision.

Ruse is naturally gifted in the field, showing excellent marking ability, innate steadiness, and a strong desire to work, train, and play all day long. Whether the reward is a toy, tug session, fetch, or even simple kibble, he is highly motivated and consistently engaged.

Temperament-wise, Ruse is social, happy, and easy to enjoy. He adores people, is wonderful with children, and is trustworthy around small animals, making him both an accomplished working partner and an easy dog to integrate into family life. Around other dogs, he is socially intelligent and reads canine interactions well, though he can occasionally show some sensitivity or caution around other intact males. In the home, he would love to drop a ball in your lap every five seconds, but he can settle very well when told no (especially if he has a toy to suckle on!) and he loves to burrow his head into you for the most intense cuddles ever.

Athletically, he is a talented jumper with a particularly beautiful jumping style, though he naturally relies heavily on his front end like many hunting dogs, so developing rear strength and muscle has been an important focus in conditioning. Overall, Ruse offers an exciting combination of work ethic, trainability, athleticism, and an upbeat, people-loving personality—exactly the kind of dog that appeals to handlers looking for a versatile partner who is as enjoyable to live with as he is to train and compete with.