Apple River Working Dogs
- Mechanicsville, IA
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Planned German Shorthaired Pointer litter
Due Mar. 2026
Ready May 2026
Planned German Shorthaired Pointer litter
Due May 2026
Ready July 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Marie A., the breeder behind Apple River Working Dogs located in Mechanicsville, IA. Our GSPs have certified for explosives detection, narcotics, deer tracking (ABTA and UBT) and have hunting titles in AKC and NAVHDA. We have dogs training for HRD and human tracking. We hold back and train puppies for detection work as green dogs (no odor, solid toy drive and great environmentals).
Q. & A. with Marie
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black roan, black and white, liver and white, liver roan, liver, and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Basilea
Went homeMale
Betty
Went homeFemale
Batman
Went homeFemale
Bianca
Went homeMale
Breezy
Went homeMale
Bilbo
Went homeFemale
Binx
Went homeFemale
Bocephus
Went homeFemale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Cassandra
Went homeFemale
Nadia
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Devlyn (D7)
Went homeFemale
Ditto (D6)
Went homeFemale
Dexter (D8)
Went homeFemale
Dionysus (Dion- D1)
Went homeFemale
Dax (D2)
Went homeFemale
Duckie (D3)
Went homeFemale
Drama D4
Went homeFemale
Dembe (D9)
Went homeMale
DiNozzo (D5)
Went homeMale
Dug (D10)
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Marie
Marie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $300 deposit and $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes prepaid AKC registration, microchip, 30 month (2.5 year health guarantee) from genetic conditions and defects. First round of vaccinations and worming. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color or gender. This fee is a reservation fee and is non-refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Marie may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Marie offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Marie directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Marie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Mechanicsville, IA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Quad City Airport
Flexible meeting point
Marie can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Marie
Club memberships
Marie is a member of North American Police Working Dog Association, Illowa NAVHDA, 4RK9s, Iowa City Dog Obedience Club, and Clinton Iowa Kennel Club.
Marie has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Marie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Marie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Apple River Working Dogs meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Litter and program updates
Marie A.
Litter update on 14 Nov. •Not only did Kinze get to bird hunt but she got to find this deer for her owner's friend! Great job for a 7 month old baby!
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Cam and Bocephus (Bo)'s litter
Marie A.
Litter update on 10 Nov. •Kinze had a great time pheasant hunting. Thanks Scott for sharing the update
Cam and Bocephus (Bo)'s litter
Marie A.
Program update on 27 Oct. •…Binx attended his first NADD Nationals and after a rough start on Thursday ended up finishing in the middle of the open senior division. No finals for us but what an honor to be invited. ❤️
Marie A.
Litter update on 13 Oct. •…Akasha had a fun weekend at her first real show going RWB each day. So many compliments from other exhibitors and the judge. Her future is looking bright.
Cam and Bocephus (Bo)'s litter
Marie A.
Program update on 28 Sept. •Akasha - Cam x Bocephus jumping off the big dock at just shy of 6 months.
Marie A.
Program update on 19 Sept. •…The exciting late summer/early fall continues for us. Binx (Bruno x Alli '22) litter had a great showing at NADD Regionals finishing 5th in the open senior division and earned an invite to Nationals.
Marie A.
Program update on 06 Sept. •Last weekend at the Amana colonies cluster of conformation show Akasha takes two 4-6 month puppy BOB, a Sporting Group 2 and 1!
Marie A.
Program update on 31 Aug. •…Congratulations to Basil, Scott, and Nancy on running their NAVHDA International Natural Ability test at Heartland NAVHDA . She is our first dog to receive a perfect score 112 Prize I. Bonus Scott was a first time handler.
Marie A.
Program update on 18 Aug. •Yesterday, Akasha (D3- formerly Duckie - Cam x Bocephus) got to do her first fire trail and she rocked it! https://youtube.com/shorts/9Tq_WAZi4Z8?si=1-ze_Y2Hmzteadzw
Parent dogs
Alli, mom
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Alli
Alli is Travis' go to dog for deer tracking and trying new things. I have enjoyed time showing her to her UKC Championship, lure coursing (both fastcat and coursing ability tests). This dog can go from long days working in the field to curled up sleeping in our bed. She has all the drive you want with the off-switch that you can live with. This will be Alli's final litter so if you have been thinking about a pup from her let us know soon as our wait-list is almost full.
Great health testing
Shoulder Osteochondrosis, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Apple River Working Dogs reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for German Shorthaired Pointers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Shoulder Osteochondrosis
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Cone Degeneration, German Shorthaired Pointer Type
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
