In this unforgettable episode of the Standing Stone Podcast, Charles and Fred Rice head to the Pacific Northwest to sit down with Ron Laird and Jim McCue—the son of legendary breeder and geneticist “Doc” McCue—for a deep dive into the golden era of German Shorthaired Pointers.
Ron shares stories of hunting wild sage grouse on horseback, field trial victories without e-collars, and training some of the most legendary GSPs in history—Shiloh, Jack (Buyer’s Evolution), and more. Jim offers insights into his father’s foundational breeding program, the importance of line breeding, and the enduring legacy of dogs like Grief, Blick, and Axel von Wasserschling.
🏆 Hear how Jack became one of the most biddable and successful GSPs of his era
📜 Discover the Radbach bloodline and its influence on modern champions
🐾 Learn how training on wild birds shaped Ron’s entire philosophy
🎯 Insider stories from the early field trial circuit and the rise of pros like John Merrill
📚 Explore the science behind “Of Peas and Pups”—Doc McCue’s genetic masterwork
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