Foundation Dogs

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Nitro Kennels' Foundation Dogs

These great deceased, or retired, Nitro Kennels' dogs represent the best genetics of Bob Wehle's incomparable 66 year line breeding program. They were the foundation of Nitro Kennels, and their admirable qualities are evident in their descendants.

Elhew Dixie Chick

ELHEW DIXIE CHICK (Dixie)

Elhew Hobo x Elhew Scooter

Elhew Dixie Chick, a favorite of Bob Wehle's, continues her important contribution to the Nitro Kennels' breeding program through her progeny. Her class, athleticism, and natural ability characterize her sons and daughters by multiple sires.

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Elhew Fancy Girl

ELHEW FANCY GIRL

Elhew Distinction x Elhew Gabriella

Fancy possessed a smooth, fluid gait, and was equally attractive on the ground as on point. She exhibited an abundance of natural ability, and hunted at a comfortable range in all terrain. Fancy both backed, and retrieved, naturally. We feel fortunate to have owned such a fine dog, and to have her genetics continue to influence our kennel.

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Elhew Gold

ELHEW GOLD (Buck)

Elhew Damascus x Miss Elhew Jan

Buck was a double bred Strike x Kiwi dog from the last litter sired naturally by noted producer, Elhew Damascus. He was a big, powerful male, siring well-made pups with great temperaments, and an abundance of natural ability. Buck produced true "McGoo type" pure Elhew dogs.

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Elhew Jefferson

ELHEW JEFFERSON

Ch. Elhew Snakefoot x Elhew Jube

Elhew Jefferson was, perhaps, National Champion Elhew Snakefoot's most charismatic son. He was an exceptionally handsome dog, with a regal bearing. Jefferson is the sire of Champions Elhew Swami and Elhew Blue Chip, and numerous fine personal gun dogs. He continues to contribute to Nitro Kennels through his progeny.

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Elhew Magnolia

ELHEW MAGNOLIA

Elhew Sea Wolf x Elhew Tom Boy

Elhew Magnolia was a direct daughter of the great gun dog sire, Elhew Sea Wolf. She was a favorite of all who were privileged to hunt over her. Magnolia was very classy on the ground and on point, and exhibited near ideal conformation. She produced beautiful pups blessed with uncommon natural ability, particularly when bred to Elhew Jefferson and Elhew Seahorse.

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Elhew Molly Magee

ELHEW MOLLY MAGEE (Molly)

Ch. Elhew Fibber McGee x Elhew Dixie Chick

Molly was a very classy, well-made daughter of the prepotent sire, Ch. Elhew Fibber McGee. Her dam, Elhew Dixie Chick, was a "blue hen", and a double cross to the great Ch. Elhew Snakefoot and Ch. Dunn's Fearless Bud. She produced great pups by multiple sires.

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Elhew Mother Goose

ELHEW MOTHER GOOSE

Elhew Jefferson x Elhew B V

Elhew Mother Goose was a product of the breeding of Elhew Jefferson to Elhew B V.  Both males and females from this "nick" have proven to be exceptional producers.

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Elhew Mr. Nitro

ELHEW MR. NITRO (Nitro)

Elhew Distinction x Bennett's Elhew Miss

Nitro is a quick moving type of pointer. He is as beautiful to watch, as he is to look at. He was broke steady to wing and shot and handled to wins, in walking trials and as a shooting dog, by Harold Gearhart of On Point Kennels. Nitro's puppies are inheriting his graceful movement, elegance and superior genetics.

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Elhew Pretty Woman

ELHEW PRETTY WOMAN

Elhew Hobo x Elhew Miss America

Elhew Pretty Woman was a fast, athletic female who hunted ambitiously, and handled effortlessly. She was an exceptionally well-made female, a characteristic that she transmitted to her offspring. We are thankful for the opportunity to have owned and hunted such a special dog.

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Elhew Sea Song

ELHEW SEA SONG

Elhew Sea Wolf x Elhew Joy

Elhew Sea Song, a product of the Sea Wolf x Joy "nick", produced exceptional gun dogs from multiple sires. She continues to favorably influence the Nitro Kennels' breeding program through her outstanding sons and daughters. Sea Song now lives in the house, enjoying her well-earned retirement.

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Elhew Seahorse

ELHEW SEAHORSE

Elhew Crazy Horse x Elhew Miss Frisky

Elhew Seahorse produced a Shooting Dog Champion, two Woodcock Futurity Winners, and many fine gun dogs. His dam was a sister to Bob Wehle's two outstanding gun dog sires, McGoo and Sea Wolf. Nitro Kennels is fortunate to currently own both sons and daughters of this outstanding bird dog. Seahorse will continue to make his presence felt through his offspring.

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Elhew Tom Boy

ELHEW TOM BOY

CH Elhew Snakefoot x CH Elhew Ajitator

Elhew Tom Boy was a product of the breeding of two National Open Shooting Dog Championship winners - Elhew Snakefoot and Elhew Ajitator. She bore a strong resemblance to her famous sire. True to her heritage, Tom Boy produced classy, natural bird dogs. A daughter, Elhew Sea Coral, earned placements in 2000 in both the Woodcock and Grouse Futurities.

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Elhew Wizard

ELHEW WIZARD

Elhew Hobo x Elhew Mother Goose

Elhew Wizard was a well-made son of Bob Wehle's 2000 brag dog, Elhew Hobo. His dam, Mother Goose, was a noteworthy producer in her own right. Wizard exhibited great character around game - a quality that he endowed to his offspring. He produced many fine gun dogs.

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Miss Elhew Jefferson

MISS ELHEW JEFFERSON (Gentry)

Elhew Jefferson x Deep Creek Kate

Gentry is the product of the union of two outstanding producers - Elhew Jefferson and Fearless Bud daughter, Deep Creek Kate. One produced acclaimed 16x Open Shooting Dog Champion Elhew Swami, the other Champion Elhew Fibber McGee. Gentry, as you would expect, is a strong, natural bird dog. Her offspring exhibit these same sought-after qualities.

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Nitro's Elhew Abilene

NITRO'S ELHEW ABILENE (Abby)

Elhew Damascus x Miss Elhew Jan

Abby was a beautifully made female with a great temperament. She was the last producing pure Elhew daughter of acclaimed sire, Elhew Damascus. Abby's dam was a direct daughter of the great gun dog sire, Elhew Sea Wolf, making her a double bred "McGoo type" dog. Abby produced outstanding pups by multiple sires

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Nitro's Elhew Alabama

NITRO'S ELHEW ALABAMA (Abba)

Elhew Royalty x Elhew Scooter

Abba was a beautifully gaited dog, as classy on the ground as on point. She had a great nose, and a pleasing temperament. Abba hunted at medium range, and handled kindly. She was a direct daughter of the acclaimed Elhew Royalty, and a littermate to Elhew General Patton. We are extremely pleased with pups produced by Abba.

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Nitro's Elhew Hocus Pocus

NITRO'S ELHEW HOCUS POCUS (Ashes)

Elhew Wizard x Elhew Crazy Legs

Ashes is a substantial female with plenty of leg. She is very classy, and runs with a cracking twelve o'clock tail. On point, she is high on both ends. Ashes hunts at medium range, and handles reliably. She is sired by a son of Bob Wehle's 2000 brag dog, Elhew Hobo. Her dam was a littermate to Hobo, making Ashes a double bred Ch. Elhew Fibber McGee dog. Her pups reflect her exceptional heritage.

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Nitro's Elhew Magnolia

NITRO'S ELHEW MAGNOLIA (Khaki)

Elhew Jefferson x Elhew Magnolia

Khaki is a big, strong, classy female with superb conformation, from the same mold as her sire and dam. She has a wonderful, compliant temperament. Khaki is an accomplished natural bird dog who has produced beautiful pups by multiple sires.

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Nitro's Elhew Politician

NITRO'S ELHEW POLITICIAN (Blaze)

Elhew Jefferson x Elhew Mother Goose

Blaze is an impressive physical specimen with conformation reminiscent of his famous sire, and grandsire, Elhew Jefferson. Blaze is a strong, natural bird dog whose offspring exhibit those same qualities. He typically hunts at medium range.

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Nitro's Elhew Showgirl

NITRO'S ELHEW SHOWGIRL (Rosie)

Elhew Jefferson x Deep Creek Kate

Rosie is a direct daughter of the charismatic Elhew Jefferson and the widely acknowledged "blue hen", Deep Creek Kate. Jefferson is the sire of 16x Champion Elhew Swami, and Kate is the dam of the celebrated sire, Champion Elhew Fibber McGee. Rosie is a solid natural bird dog in her own right, and produces exceptionally nice pups.

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Pinehill Elhew Blue

PINEHILL ELHEW BLUE

Elhew Blue Nose x Class of Track

Elhew Blue was a proven producer when acquired by Nitro Kennels. She was the dam of Pinehill's Walking Tall, the foundation sire of Nitro Kennels and as fine a natural bird dog as we have ever owned.

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Pinehill Walking Tall

PINEHILL'S WALKING TALL

Elhew Damascus x Pinehill Elhew Blue

Walker was a once in a lifetime gun dog. He was, without a doubt, one of the greatest sons that Elhew Damascus ever produced. He always seemed to know what I wanted and gave his all to please me. He was an exceptionally strong natural retriever. His progeny inherited his fabulous instincts and abilities.

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