Testimonials

Submitted by: David McCracken on Dec 19, 2008

Steve,

I knew that a Nappy & Jazz breeding would have to produce some good pups. However, Gumbo has exceeded even my expectations !
At 15 months old, he is all the hunting dog anyone could need, or, want. He retrieves ducks, geese, and doves. He loves upland hunting, and has passed his first two HRC Upland tests. He will get his Upland title this Spring, to go with the Hunting Retriever title he earned when he was 13 months old. I dare say that 2009 will see him earn a Hunting Retriever Championship.
Gumbo's disposition is laid back, but he lives to train and hunt, doing both aggressively. He loves people and gets along well with other dogs. We truly got the best of Nappy and Jazz with this breeding.

David McCracken
Carolina American Water Spaniels

Submitted by: Chip Anderson on Sep 20, 2008

Dear Steve,

I grew-up on the Atlantic tide water where waterfowl and retrievers were king. Of the many labs, goldens, and chessies I saw...none impressed me more than one American Water Spaniel owned by an old time shooter named Tom Marshall. I was so impressed with the intelligence and easy nature of this dog, I dreamed of some day owning one myself. Since those early days, I have had the good fortune to hunt and guide hunters professionally on 5 continents and over 12 countries...working many dogs of a variety of breeds. But when it finally came down to purchasing a dog for my own personal pleasure I couldn't think of a better breed than an American Water Spaniel. Having purchased our Maggie from Cow Creek Kennel in November of 2007... she has proven to be a credit to her breed and a true pleasure both in the house and the field. She has such a remarkable intelligence, combined with a keen desire to please. She is very gamey and without very much formal training. Maggie has become, at only one year of age, a super little bird dog...retrieving doves, flushing quail and is incredible on cripples!!! A superior nose if there ever was one. I can't thank you enough for this wonderful addition to my life. I have become quite a promoter and advocate for the breed...and know I can't imagine how I hunted without her all this time. Thanks again to your kennel and your breeding between UH HR Nighthawks Carolina's Nappy Brown MH WDS TDI and UH HR Cow Creeks Sweet Jasmine WD this has truely produced a wonderful hunting companion.

Sincerely,
Chip Anderson
Professional Hunter and Hunting Guide

Submitted by: BILLY BRODERICK on Apr 13, 2009

I've been hunting waterfowl for 21 yrs and for most of those I spend 50 to 55 days per year hunting. My crew and I average about 400 birds per year. In Kentucky this is hard core so I know what kind of dog it takes to perform. I have hunted with labs and chessies and I was unsure about switching to a water spaniel because of there size and lack of people who have them to view in my area. Which leads me to the O'Neals of COW CREEK KENNEL and the best money I have ever spent. They walked me through every step and after a few phone calls I felt like I've known them forever. They are first class people. My dog Gator is now 4 months old and blows me away every day. His drive and determination to please me is second to nothing I have ever seen. These are big dogs in a little package. At eight weeks when I first got him could carry a mallard. I promise they can carry a goose. I am hooked for life on water spaniels and Cow Creek's line. This leaves me no doubt my choice to switch breeds and everything Steve O'Neal told me was fact about the AWS.

Thank's for everything.
Billy Broderick, Kentucky