Upland Bird Dog Training
Cloudland, Georgia
Expertise Across All Pointing Breeds
A truly elite upland dog is built through superior bird exposure, consistent discipline, and weather-conditioned field work. We have brought decades of professional experience developing and campaigning all major upland pointing breeds, including:
Whether you are running an English Pointer in All-Age stakes or developing a Brittany for the grouse woods, every dog on the string is held to the exact same National Champion standard.
The Sonny Boy Legacy
The Blueprint for Excellence
Inducted into the **Gordon Setter Field Trial Hall of Fame in 2006**, MacAllen's Sonny Boy stands as the ultimate proof of our training methodology. Owned and trained by Jimmy Asher, Sonny dominated the field trial circuit against the best dogs in the country.
- • 2x National Open Shooting Dog Champion
- • National All-Age Classic Champion
- • Bill Conlin Title Winner (1989)
- • National Amateur Shooting Dog Champion
- • AKC Field Champion
As a member of the GSFTHOF Board of Directors, Jimmy Asher ensures that the heritage of elite field performance is passed down to the next generation of upland dogs.
Field Sessions
The String in Action
Heritage & Care
The foundation of a great bird dog starts with a healthy litter and a strong maternal line.
The Next Generation
Every great string starts here. We look for bold, inquisitive puppies with natural bird drive.
Early Retrieval Development
Elite plantation and hunting dogs begin their development with early, positive bird exposure.
Early Field Focus
Steadying a young dog requires patience and consistent exposure to develop a high-headed point.
Woodland Point
Holding point in heavy cover is essential for a class plantation, hunting, or field trial dog.
Working the Georgia Pines
True upland dogs must be able to navigate and hold point in the thickest natural cover.
Style & Intensity
We train for high-headed, intense points that remain steady until the flush.
A Solid Stand
Nothing beats the sight of a solid, hard point. It's the hallmark of our training program.
The Moment of Truth
A steady point provides the handler the opportunity to flush the covey and manage the shot.
Class & Character
A high, cracked-off tail on point is the signature of an elite field trial dog with true presence.
Georgia Quail Operations
Flight-conditioned Bobwhite Quail produced in Cloudland.