



I'm Mark S., the breeder behind Dog Ear Outfitters located in Isle, MN. Our dogs are not only proven in the hunt test arena but in the field as well. Many of our dogs guide at Dog Ear Lodge. We are located in Isle MN and guide near Winner SD in the heart of pheasant country where they see plenty of action. We hunt and hunt test all of our dogs. Mark is also an HRC Judge at the Finished and Seasoned level. We are always working toward a complete gundog. Dogs will keep you humble and always learning.
Why did you start breeding?
What makes your program special?
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Where do your breeding dogs live?
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Pippin
Male
Frodo
Male
Galadriel
Female
Faramir
Male
Arwen
Female
Eowyn
Female
Samwise
Male
Gimli
Male
Aragorn
Male
Legalos
Male
Bullet
Male
Jetta
Female
Ducati
Female
Boy 1 -Sinatra
Male
Boy 3 -Grant
Male
Boy 2 - Bogart
Male
Boy 4 - Brando
Male
Boy 5 - Cagney
Male
DeVinci
Male
Picasso
Male
Monet
Female
Renior
Male
Fayot
Female
Borlotti
Female
Soy
Male
Anasazi
Female
Pinto
Male
Garbanzo
Male
Lupin
Female
Adzuki
Male
Lima
Female
Mark has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Mark partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
“Puppy pics begin after the six week vet check and first vaccinations. We want to make sure everybody is happy and healthy before we commit to a specific puppy. ”

“Price includes first shots, vet check, microchip, ENS, introduced to wings and water, well socialized, and wormed at 2, 4, 6, & 8 weeks. Also Hip, elbow, & eye guarantees and breeder support. Deposits are $500 and only refunded in the event that your puppy is not born. Note: We can not control litter timelines.”
Mark 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 Mark 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 Mark directly.
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You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Mark.
Meet in Isle, MN
4327 miles away
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Meet at Minneapolis−Saint Paul Airport
4380 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Mark can meet at a location that works for both of you
Club memberships
Mark is a member of Prairie Lakes Hunting Retriever Club, Hunting Retriever Club, Mt Rushmore HRC, and Mount Rushmore AKC.
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., HRC Judge .
Mark has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years
Mark was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

Dog Ear Outfitters meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Labrador Retriever
About Salem
Salem is mild mannered and gentle. She is very loyal and selective when it comes to her people. She loves toys and other dogs but even when she plays she is soft and easy going. She loves to do anything her people are doing like a true Labrador, and gets along amazingly with other dogs and cats.
Labrador Retriever
About Legion
Legion is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mark decided to make him part of their program. Mark has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Labrador Retriever
About Arsyn
Arsyn has a big motor in the field and a nice off switch in the house. She is very handler focused and loves people and her toys. She loves water, car rides, and is a bird nut!
Labrador Retriever
About Biggie
Biggie is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mark decided to make him part of their program. Mark has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Labrador Retriever
About Esther
Esther is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mark decided to make her part of their program. Mark has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Labrador Retriever
About Birdie
Birdie is a sweet girl that always wants to do the right thing. She is does everything with typical lab happy enthusiasm. She is smart and has been easy to train. She has a well balanced temperament,
Labrador Retriever
About Cricket
Cricket is always a team player and eager to please. He is down to participate in whatever you want to do. He loves to retrieve and has an amazing work ethic.
Labrador Retriever
About Rip
Rip is a big lap dog that hunts. He is a gentle giant and a bit of a “Scooby Doo” in size, demeaned, and personality. If you could carry this big 80lb boy in a purse all day he would be delighted. He loves people, is a perfect gentleman, and gets along we everyone of every species. His pups are proving to be great all around family pets and hunters.
Labrador Retriever
About Bijou
Bijou is very mild mannered and still embraces everything that makes a lab so lovable. She likes to retrieve, play with toys, swim, cuddle, and play with other dogs. She is gentle and kind, which makes her an excellent house dog!
Labrador Retriever
About River
River is very smart and very social. She loves people and enjoys parenting up or taking on a job. She loves to retrieve, loves her toys, and harassing the cats. She likes anything to do with water and birds.
Labrador Retriever
About Indie
Indie is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mark decided to make her part of their program. Mark has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
Labrador Retriever
About Rye
Rye is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mark decided to make him part of their program. Mark has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Labrador Retriever
About Delta
Delta is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mark decided to make her part of their program. Mark has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Labrador Retriever
About Boujee
Boujee is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mark decided to make her part of their program. Mark has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Labrador Retriever
About Goose
Goose is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mark decided to make her part of their program. Mark has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Labrador Retriever
About Barrett
Barrett has been a once in a lifetime dog. We have never owned a dog so easy and so insanely talented. He is so easy to train that he makes us look good no matter what we do with him. He is the best upland guide dog here at our lodge and a wonderful family pet.
Excellent level
Dog Ear Outfitters 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 Labrador Retrievers.
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Brucellosis
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.
Retinal Dysplasia/Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 1 (RD OSD), PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy (PRA-crd), Standard Wirehaired Dachshund Type, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Skeletal Dysplasia (SD2), Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test
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).
Hear what other owners say about working with Mark to bring home their puppies.

Rebecca B.
Verified owner · June 2025
They were amazing! Very helpful and responsive

Holly D.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
Mark and Shannon were great. They answered any questions I had and were very responsive throughout the entire process. They made this a very enjoyable experience and Mila is doing so great at her new home, we love her so much!

Chuck M.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
Flurry is the sweetest, healthiest puppy, and I couldn’t be happier! Mark was professional, caring, and kept me updated throughout the process. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a well-socialized and happy pup!

Steve L.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
Mark was great to work with. He met us halfway or a 3 hour drive for him and a 4 hour drive for us. Such a nice guy!
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.