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Testimonials
 A big thank you from Country Singing Star
John Michael Montgomery for his Outback puppy!
Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 8:54
AM
Subject: Cisco's first day with us in
July.
Kirby,
Of course you can use it as a
testimonial. If anyone ever needs a referral, please have them
contact me. His coat is so shiny because he gets a Vitamin E gel cap
with his food every day, PLUS, he gets to sleep with me on a soft, (very
expensive) down comforter every night. (At least that's what Maureen says
is the cause for the shiny coat)
I've enclosed 2 photos...one from the
night we picked him up at the airport in Baltimore...the other, at our
house with Blu...he sure has grown, hasn't he?
Maureen booked me a
hunting trip in NJ, and it will be Cisco's first time hunting woodcock
. I can't wait to see him in action...if you'd like, I'll send
you some pics from our hunt.
One more thing. I'm still working on
my buddy, who wanted a dog. He's going with me on this trip, so
maybe when he sees what Cisco can do, it will help make up his mind.
Best to you all for the New Year. Tom
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Kirby,
I'm sending a couple of pictures that
are representative of the hunting season
I've enjoyed with my GSP I purchased
from you. You called her Gabby, but we
renamed her Maggie.
This fall/winter, we've hunted Sharptail
grouse and pheasants in Idaho, pheasants
in South Dakota, Kansas and Missouri and
pheasants and quail last week in the
panhandle of Oklahoma.
She quickly assimilated into our family
and she is a sweetheart in the house and
around the family but is a real hot bird
dog in the field. Even though she's only
about 20 months old, I never hunted with
a dog this season (professional
guide-owned or otherwise) that
out-hunted Maggie. She always made more
points and retrieved more birds than the
other dogs. Although expensive, she's
been worth the price and then some and
her best years are still ahead (although
it's hard to imagine she'll get any
better).
Thanks,
Cliff
P.S.
The picture on the right is from our
first day of hunting in South Dakota and
we had enough guys to justify the number
of birds in the picture (it took less
than 2 hours to hit our limit).
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Kirby,
I thought that you might want to get a
little progress report on Gunner
and Dot. They have adapted pretty well
to southern living. My son, John really
took to working with the dogs, and we
had a pretty good season after we got
back last fall. While we have to mostly
do release birds, we did get them into a
few wild coveys as well. We are working
on habitat really hard and hope to
develop an early release program on some
of our property by next year. We are
getting more wild birds but they have a
lot going against them, predators
especially.
Dot and Gunner both worked real well for
us. Gunner is a trip. He will chase a
tennis ball for hours if you will throw
it for him. She is the most athletic dog
that I have ever had. Scared Kathy to
death the first time she jumped through
the window into the barn room. My son
John wants to breed her to a pit bull to
make speedy bay dogs for hog hunting.
That's a popular cross down here for hog
hunting because the dogs don't foot
trail or bark on trail. Kathy won't hear
of it. She thinks that it would be like
marrying your daughter off to some
ill-bred red neck.
Anyway, I hope that the bird dog market
is going well and that you have a good
hunting season. We are thoroughly
enjoying Gunner and Dot and hope to see
you again sometime.
Best regards,
Tom Mastin, FL
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Kirby,
Just wanted to thank you and update you
on how great the female pup I purchased
in February 06. Riley (her name) was the
solid black headed pup in the litter out
from Magnum King of Aces and Fancy Molly
born on December 24th 2005. My wife and
I picked her up on a Sunday morning that
Feb. and we spent the 1st 7 months
letting her be a puppy in the yard and
developing her personality where she
wants to be around us all the time. I
worked her on a "tone" collar and our
first hunt was beyond expectations. Her
noise is unbelievable as well as how
long she holds points. She retrieved to
hand right from the beginning and has
brought back birds from some pretty
tough conditions.
As I finish up our second season of wild
pheasant hunting here in Iowa, her
ability to track and follow downed birds
in heavy cover is great and just a joy
to watch. I wish I could say it's my
ability to train, but her instincts and
her ability to smell pheasants with such
range actually impresses all the guys I
have hunted with. She follows my arm
commands and works great in front of two
to four hunters. Just this last week our
temperatures were around 10 degrees with
sleet coming down. Riley went on point ,
a rooster breaks out, we drop it and she
retrieves it. Goes right back to same
spot, points and a second rooster
flushes with the second retrieve from
Riley. That's what wild bird hunting is
all about - the dog work.
Ironically, I enjoy hunting her so much,
my son and I are expanding our season by
going to Missouri for quail and now a
friend has talked into going to Smith
Center Kansas January 7-10th. Never have
hunted out there, but now realize is
only a few miles from Kensington. We
will be hunting the public areas so any
recommendations you might would be
appreciated. The guy we are coming with
has been there the last two years.
Kirby, once again thanks for a great dog
- her blood lines are awesome.
Have attached a couple photos when Riley
was a little over 1 year old.
Jim Leonard,
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Kirby, just
wanted to check in after Lacey has been with us
for a year. Now 4 years old this German Short
hair is just wonderful. She came to us as a
hunting machine and has continued that with
hundreds of pheasants and quail shot over her.
Great points, retrieves and responsive to
whatever is needed. She is a favorite when
visiting the preserve or hunting with friends.
She is also (as promised) a wonderful dog in our
home. She loves our two little dogs. She is
loyal and loves to be petted and loved on by
kids/grand kids. Everyone loves Lacey. She
travels great. Listens, heels, sits, walks on
and off lead. And, when you turn her loose in
the field she is a bird-finding machine. She
finds them all, alive and shot birds in heavy
cover.
Just wanted you to know she is better than I
could have hoped for.
Bob |
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HI,
I thought you might want some photos of
Ginger. She is a wonderful dog, we all
love her. One photo is her on my
husbands lap and in her favorite chair.
She loves sleeping in that chair.
Another photo is her lying on my sons
bed. another one is her hunting with my
husband and the last is her new
companion, the white lab, Will. Will and
Ginger get along great, they play all
the time with each other. Ginger is the
alpha dog without a doubt. She hunts
great. My husband took her out a few
days ago with some friends and she found
9 of the 10 birds. She was surprised
when she got her first pheasant that
trip.
She's a great dog. You us as a reference
if you ever need one for someone else
buying over the internet.
Pat Cunningham-Wong |
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Sent:
Wednesday, March 12, 2008 2:37 PM
To: Customer Service
Subject: Testimonial
Saying Thanks to Lee Pace
Lee Pace, HollyWood California, Leading Actor in
"PUSHING UP DAISY'S" on National TV. Lee Pace
will be seen with Spur White and Orange English
Pointer he Purchased From (Outback Kennel) in
Mens Vogue in Late April of 2008 Issue. Thanks
Lee |
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Kirby,
I thought you'd like to know how Dixie
is doing - she's a house dog when she's
living with me - has a dog door to the
sun room and a kids pool and large
wooded back yard. Has her own toy box.
I keep her at a hunting preserve during
season (Nov - Mar) and when I'm not
hunting her they work her with there
customers all week.
Hunted her in OK last year for about
three weeks and will go back there and
KS this year.
I sent her to ND with Jason Williams - a
trainer from AL for 4 months this
summer.
Attached some pictures - she always
amazes everyone as she will retrieve and
stop and go back on point if she smells
or sees more birds.
Photo is in my backyard (her pool) and
backing while retrieving in Oklahoma.
Thanks
Bert Henderson
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 Sent: Monday,
February 06, 2006 11:01 AM
Subject: Our GSP
Hi
Kirby,
I don't know if you will remember us because it has been so
long but in August of 2004 you shipped our puppy to us in Upstate
NY. His name is Wyatt (I can't remember his registered name-
oops!) and he was a little black and white GSP. He's not little
anymore! He is a great all around dog. He has great drive for
hunting and retrieving. And he is a great family dog as well. He's
very devoted and a little spoiled because of me! I just
wanted to tell you how happy Jerry and I have been with him. We
wouldn't hesitate to get our next dog from you. I've included some
pictures for you.
Thanks Again,
Jerry and Jessica Verrigni
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Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 11:26 AM
Subject: Notes on Noble
 Kirby...just a brief note to keep you posted on
Noble's progress. He has now gotten his 150th bird and is doing
well. As I said in the last note this summer we will get serious
with his retrieving. It has been unusually warm this time of year
and I can't recall ever hunting in shhort sleeves in Jan. and Feb.
Noble has a large group of 10 people to work for this coming Friday.
This is a little large for my liking but will give him a chance to
show off. All my clients love him. Here he is on number
150.
As you can see, the cover is pretty heavy but he
has learned to really bust through it.
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 Hello
Kirby
This is Wesley Randles from Moscow Kansas, I
bought a dog from you last November and wanted
to send this picture to you. His name is Jake
and he is going to be the best dog I ever had.
He is on point on quail in the picture.
Anyway many thanks for the great dog and am
hoping to get another one next year. Is there a
certain time of year that would be better to
pick out one? Keep me in mind as I trust
your opinion.
You never came out hunting so you are still
welcome any time and hope to take you some time.
Thanks again
Wesley
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 Dear Kirby
Seldom in this life are things as good as you
anticipate.
"""except for libby"
Just a not to let you know she has fit in very
well to her new surroundings. Her obedience
training is extremely good . She's as well, if
not better behaved than my 8 yr old male. As you
claimed she is an excellent retriever.
In short she's been a real sweetheart. Tim
Stein.
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 Kirby,
Just thought you might like to see a few
pictures of Sadie (Black and White German
Shorthair) on her latest hunt. We took her to
Nebraska in march and brought back 63 birds. She
is an awesome dog. We wouldn't mind coming out
your way next year and do some hunting. This was
my oldest boys first out of state hunting trip.
He is hooked. Sadie did her first water retrieve
last week. She loves the water. I would like to
get a male, Black and white from a different
bloodline this fall. Talk to you soon. Chris
Eder
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 Here
are some pics of the chukar hunt. I have moved
back to Nevada. We ended up with 32 birds out of
the three of us. The pup is great this was his
first trip at 7 1/2 months and he had 9
retrieves and 4 good points. He works very close
and listens great. He is a little tired we had a
total of 14 hours hunting this weekend and going
for quail on Thursday and chukar again this
weekend. He will be hunted every weekend until
Jan 31rst so he should be a pretty seasoned bird
dog by next year. Also minimal work in training
him he was very easy. I'm going to find someone
that will go and take pictures most my buddies
have to hold a gun, but I will get you some good
pics of him on point. I will probably be looking
at another pup in 2006 so I can hunt 2 dogs.
Take care and thanks a lot,
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 Hey Kirby.
He hunts dead very well, I just have to tickle
him slightly with the collar once and a while
and he does great. He does even better the more
I praise him. He has also learned that when the
beeper collar goes off on my other dog that
there are birds and stops to honor. He was
honoring at one point from over 75 yds. away and
held until shots were fired. He is a really nice
dog and is just going to get better. I thought
you mingh like to see the pictures I got of him
this weekend on our hunting trip. I am very
happy with him.
Thanks again.
David Cantrell
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 Professional Pictures of an Outback
Kennel Pup, Purchased by Todd Thiele
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 Hello
Kirby,
Thought you would like to see a pic of the dogs
after they got to Texas. Thank you very much.
Sadie on Point, Radar and A.J. Honoring.
Corky Redden
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 Kirby,
Thought you might like to see a few pictures of
Jayco's first day in the field with me. We
went out this morning and he made 5 solid
points, and two super retrieves. He's adapted to
his new home well, and seems really happy! I
too, am happy!! He's going to work out great,
and be a good companion and hunting dog!!
Thanks,
Joe Rector
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 Kirby,
Once again, I would like to thank you for all of
your help, and to tell you that it is greatly
appreciated among the members of our family. The
puppy is so laid back and great around the house
that half of the time you wouldn't know he's
around. I'm sure he will make a fine hunting dog
with the way he watches the birds and the
butterflies in the yard. He's also quite
charming with his great personality and
good looks, and very intelligent. He picks
things up quick and will be easy to train. I
have attached some photos of him laying around
the house in his "laid back" mood for you. I
will be sure to recommend you to anyone who is
interested in purchasing a new bird dog. Thanks
again, we'll keep in touch.
-Best regards,
-Rob Peterson
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Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 2:53 PM
Subject: HI KIRBY
 HI KIRBY
ITS JERRY HENSON FROM SACRAMENTO CAL. JUST
WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT PUPPY I GOT FROM YOU
OUT OF KING IS DOING REAL WELL, I LIKE HIM ALOT,
NEVER SEEN A SHORTHAIR POINT AS MUCH AS AS DOES
AT HIS AGE, THE DARDNEST THING I HAVE EVER SAW
AND I HAVE HAD ALOT OF BIRD DOGS OVER THE PAST
30 YEARS, I HOPE HE HAS ALOT OF RUN IN HIM,
SENDING SOME PICS. OF HIM. I WILL LET YOU KNOW
HOW HE IS COMING ALONG AS HE GETS OLDER.
THANKS AGAIN
JERRY
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 Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 10:06 AM
Subject: Babe & the puppy
Kirby,
Here is a photo from a few minutes ago with the
dogs. They are doing just fine. As you can see
they have made a home in my office. I will send
out the check in the morning and will email you
the tracking so you can follow it along the way.
It will be going overnight mail again. Once
again, thanks for everything. I am sure I will
be talking to you soon.
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 Kirby:
I had to send you a quick note about Rowdy…..
If you don't remember, I have a lab (Jezzy) that
has been my pride and joy.
Last weekend, I took her to a field trial where
shooting quail was part of the competition.
I also took Rowdy along on the trip because I
haven't had the opportunity to
work with him on birds as of yet and was hoping
to get the chance to do so.
Before the competition started, Rowdy was
running and playing with all of the retrievers.
He, like them, enjoys the water a great deal.
So, he was jumping in the ponds just like the
labs.
While he was not as graceful of a swimmer as the
labs, he sure beat them for endurance (it was
pretty hot).
Anyway, up until this last weekend, I had not
had the chance to see his pointing ability. When
the shoot
was over, I went to let Rowdy out of the kennel,
and after running loose for about 30 seconds, he
bee-lined
it for the weeds in this picture and made sure
everyone at the field trial new that someone had
missed when
shooting at the quail. He stood frozen for
almost 5 minutes while everyone at the shoot
started watching him
and gathered around and talked about his point.
Finally, one of the guys at the shoot sent his
big chocolate lab into the weeds to get the
quail.
As the weeds were pretty thick and prickly, the
dog did not come out with it….It was only then
that Rowdy got
tired of all of these amateur dogs and reached
in the weeds and pulled it out.I was very
impressed with his
performance and am happy that one of the guys at
the field trial had a camera so that I have a
picture of Rowdy's
first point for me. I then brought some of the
extra quail home and took Rowdy out work a
little on them and he
did excellent. The only problem that developed
is my disappointment that hunting season is
still so far off.
Thanks for the advice in selecting my dog……You
did very well by me.
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Ken Staton
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Sent:
Friday, September 27, 2002 5:34 PM\
Subject: Update on Bonnie
Hi Kirby,
Bonnie's yard training and "bonding" has
progressed well. She's a very sensible
and loving dog.
Today we started her field training on
pigeons. Exceeded my expectations.
She has a good nose, is staunch on
point, and retrieved every bird. Next
week will work her on Chukars at a game
preserve.
Am attaching some pictures. Thought you
might be interested.
She's going to be a good one! Thanks.
Best regards,
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 Just thought you would like to see my best buddies,
Max and Kansas. They are wonderful dogs and I'm so glad I bought them
both. They are the best looking dogs in all of Massachusetts!! Thank you
very much! Julie and Mike Fiore |
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Kirby,
Merry Christmas to you as well and all
the best for the New Year. I'll be on
the lookout for the papers and will take
you up on your offer as questions come
up. I've attached some pictures for you
and while my
photography skills are lacking, you can
see the family is thrilled to have him
and he's already gone from hiding in his
crate to sleeping on the floor
in the family room when he's not running
around in the yard.
Bill
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 Hi Kirby, just wanted to drop you a note to
let you know what a great dog Macey turned out
to be. I swear she just intinctively knew
exactly what to do with running patterns and
finding grouse. Smart dog that really wants to
please.... great nose too. I have already
killed four grouse over her with my falcon.
Attached is a picture of a boomer sage grouse I
just caught today over her with my falcon. I am
very pleased and just wanted to thank you for
getting me such a nice pointer. Hope all is well
with you and have a great season.
Scott Baker
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 Montazzoli's Thunder Sport
Feburary 24, 2005
Dear Kirby:
Let me tell you how happy I am with Sport. He
was everything you said he would be and more.
Sport holds points forever and his nose is
amazing. All y hunting buddies are extremely
jealous of my fathr and I. Last week he plowed
in to a fast moving stream after a chucker my
dad shot and retrieved to hand. Thank you. You
will always have 2 Friends in New Jersey
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 Kirby: I want to thank you and tell you
about Dozer. My son and I picked him up in early
August and have been happy ever since. Dozer is
a wonderful dog. He is so good natured and just
loves to hunt. He wants to please us all the
time. He does a great job finding birds.
Last year while quail hunting, we killed seven
birds from one covey. We found ZERO! The past
two years we have had rain and the weeds are at
least 6 feet tall and extremely thick. I decided
I didn't want to lose so many birds so I started
looking for a hunting retreiver. Dozer is
certainly the one. During dove season, my son
had Dozer where he was huntin and I was about a
mile away. I lost 4 of the first 6 birds I shot.
I got Dozer and didn't lose another bird all
day. During the 11 days I hunted dove, I only
lost 1 bird with Dozer hunting with me. He is a
wonderful dog, and I am looking forward to duck
and quail hunting with him.
I now recommend to everyone they call Outback
Kennels for hunting dogs. Thank you for Dozer! I
am attaching a picture with Dozer and a dove.
Sincerely,
Larry Brock
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 Sent:
Sunday, November 24, 2002 9:21 PM
Subject: our girl Bonnie
Kirby,
Wanted you to know that we just returned from
our first AKC field trail. Bonnie won 2nd place
in the puppy class (10 dogs). We had her entered
in the derby and puppy classes, but she came in
season again and couldn't run in the derby. We
were so pleased. Next we'll try in a NSTRA
event. Mainly seeing which of the competitions
we like. As I think Bonnie likes them all. I
don't know for sure what the dog did to receive
1st place? as for Bonnie she pointed and
retrieved 2 birds in less than 15 mins. Also
there was no shooting in the open puppy, Fred
flushed the birds and she chased then caught
them and retrieved them. Also, I really think
she was the best looking dog there. She is so
pretty and just such a nice dog, we love her
very much and I hope you know what a good home
your pup came to. She is a great dog.
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 Kirby,
I just wanted you to know what a wonderful dog
Dutchess has been. I have to be honest with
you.....we were a little worried about buying
her from you over the net....but she came into
our family and fit right in. At the moment
Dutchess and Nick are in training together and
you should see them hunt together! Wow!!!!!
Thank you for being patient with us during our
search for the "perfect" dog; one that would fit
with our family( in the house), get along with
our other dogs, and get out there and hunt like
she does.. Thank you and I will send you
pictures soon of them hunting in the field.
Pam Pawelek
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Hi Kirby,
Attached is a new pic of Kansas. He's doing
great! Loves the water! Swam out in the river
right along Briar too. Went pretty far. Whistled
them back and came right away. He loves to
retrieve! I "play" retrieve with him in the
living room for a few minutes every other day
and he loves it! When I take him outside he
retrieves just as nice. Even in the water. Had
him out in the field a couple of times to walk
him in on some quail. He's doing very well. Not
afraid of the blank pistol. I shoot it at a
distance while he has his nose into the birds.
It'll be fun when he starts to scent point. He's
easy to work with. I'm not letting him chase the
birds. Don't want to start letting him do a
habit that I will then want to stop. He's very
sweet and loving. He's a good little boy! I have
him signed up for beginner obedience class
starting next week.
Best regards,
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