Pawleys Island Gun Dogs

Bettering the breed

About Us

At Pawleys Island Gun Dogs, we have been building our reputation as a trusted Dog Breeder/Stud Dog Service in Pawleys Island, SC. We breed for quality, health, temperament and take our commitment to preserving ancient breed standards very seriously. Our dogs are not only our hunting partners, but members of our family.

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Our Dogs

Webfoot's Yellow-Tailed Blackbeard SH CGC TD
"Teach"
Proven Sire / Standing Stud

Labrador Retriever

The Labrador is a retrieving gun dog of medium size, with a dense, water-resistant coat, an "otter" tail, and a clean-cut head with a "kind" expression. The first Labradors arrived in England from Newfoundland aboard fishing boats early in the 19th century, and imports to America began in the early 1900's. Labrador temperament is outgoing, indulgent with peers, human-oriented and tractable. Labradors can be found in guide and assistance dog programs, and substance detection and search and rescue work. Since 1992, the Labrador Retriever has headed the list as the most popular breed in the U.S.

Bellaebravo Happy Camper SH CGC TD

"Moose"

Spinone Italiano

The Spinone is a versatile hunting dog of ancient heritage, with origins in northern Italy. Suited for working in all climates and all terrains, he is a cautious hunter who follows the scent, moving ever so gradually and proceeding with utmost discretion. His prey stops and he stops; the prey moves again, and the pursuit resumes. He moves with an easy, free moving trot, geared for endurance. He is an excellent swimmer and a model retriever. The Spinone is a large, rugged dog of distinctive appearance, with a hard-textured, weather-resistant coat, longer eyebrows, beard and mustache, and eyes described as human-like.

Pawleys Island Gun Dogs S.S. Tugboat SH

"Tugboat"

Proven Sire / Standing Stud

Labrador Retriever

Tugboat, Teach's son, continues to impress everyone who has the privilege to work with him. This lad has a rugged, robust personality with a incredible, natural drive to retrieve Tugboat exudes confidence and desire to please. He earned his AKC Junior Hunter title in December 2021 and his AKC Senior Hunter title in October 2022.

GCHB CH Bellaebravo Happy Feet
"Gia"

Spinone Italiano

2021 National Standings

#8 Spinone Italiano

#2 National Owner-Handled Spinone

Award of Merit SCOA Parent Club Specialty

Best of Opposite Morris & Essex

Top 20 Spinone / Top 20 NOHS Spinone

1st Award of Merit Royal Canin

National Championship, Orlando, FL

2022 National Standings

Top 20 Spinone / Top 20 NOHS Spinone

#5 National Owner-Handled Spinone

Select Bitch Westminster Kennel Club

Lyndhurst Mansion, Tarrytown, NY

Multiple Owner-Handled Group Placements

RBIS Owner-Handled 2021

Gia is full of personality and extremely confident. . She is very affectionate, inquisitive, smart, driven and of course, a complete clown!

CH Collina d'Oro Big Sky's Yellowstone at Pawleys Island Gun Dogs NAVHDA NA III

Spinone Italiano

Dutton joined the Pawleys Island Gun Dogs family in October 2022 from breeder, Collina d'Oro Spinone of Grants Pass, Oregon. Dutton has an impressive family tree and has some huge paws to live up to! This one is going to be one to watch....stay tuned.