I'm Brendan W., the breeder behind Rock Hollow Retrievers located in Freeport, IL. We focus on ethically breeding exceptional hunting dogs that also make great family companions. We take pride in our work! We breed each litter of puppies with the goal of superior temperament, health, conformation, movement, and the natural ability and drive to hunt. We take great pride in our dogs, and they produce outstanding puppies.
Q. & A. with Brendan
What makes your program special?
Pedigrees, health clearances, natural hunting ability, personalities, and size are our most important criteria, followed by titles. We strive for intelligent dogs with exceptional temperaments,. natural abilities, and overall health. ! We pride ourselves on helping all of our clients find the right fit for their needs and lifestyle.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our German Shorthaired Pointer puppies include liver roan, liver and white, black roan, and black and white. Labrador Retriever puppies include black, chocolate, and yellow. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Axle
Went home
Male
Third Pick of the Female Pups
Went home
Female
Third Pick of Male Pups
Went home
Male
Second Pick of Male Pups
Went home
Male
Fourth Pick of Male Pups
Went home
Male
Second Pick of Female Pups
Went home
Female
First Pick of Female Pups
Went home
Female
First pick of male pups
Went home
Male
Chocolate Girl 4
Reserved
Female
Chocolate Girl 5
Reserved
Female
Black Female
Reserved
Female
Chocolate Girl 2
Reserved
Female
Black Male
Reserved
Male
Chocolate Girl 3
Reserved
Female
Chocolate Girl 1
Reserved
Female
Black Lab Female Pup 1st Pick
Reserved
Female
Black Lab Male pup 2nd Pick
Reserved
Male
Black Lab Male pup 1st Pick
Reserved
Male
Black & White Female
Went home
Female
Black Roan Female
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Brendan
Brendan 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and between $1,100 - $2,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes: AKC registration (Full or Limited), full health checkup at 6 weeks of age, first set of puppy shots, several dewormings, and 26-month limited guarantee. Deposits are non-refundable if we have a puppy (color & sex) that you are looking for.”
Contract & health guarantee
Brendan 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 Brendan 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 Brendan directly.
Rock Hollow Retrievers 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
Parent dogs
All breeds
Labrador Retriever
German Shorthaired Pointer
Brandy, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Brandy
Brandy comes from Champion Field Trial Bloodline (FC AFC Jazztime Last Chance V, FC AFC Jazztime's Frequent Flyer, FC AFC Crow Rivers Malarky's Cougar, FC Nan-Dool Elwood Blues, and FC AFC Wing Maagic's Louisianna Roux to name a few). She also goes back to Chandlewood bloodlines. She also has pointing lab bloodlines. She is OFA Good, and her DNA tests are all CLEAR on top 10 panels.
Brandy has a strong hunting desire with a great off switch. She is happy in the field, in the duck blind, or hanging out with the family.
She comes out of color, and should throw color in her litters depending on the stud we use.
Stormy, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Stormy
Stormy comes from a line of Champion Field trial bloodlines (NAFC FC AFC Barton Creek's O Mustad, AFC Ten Bears, FC AFC Land Ahoy, FC AFC Choco Lickity-Split) to name a few. He also has Pointing Lab bloodlines. Stormy is average size, great drive with a great OFF switch. He loves to swim and gets along great with other dogs. He has a strong desire to please and should pass these traits on to his pups.
Shark, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Shark
Shark has champion field trial bloodlines and APLA pointing lab bloodlines. She is a beautiful light yellow (almost white) in color. She has excellent confirmation, OFA very good, normal elbows, and clear top 5 panel on genetic testing. She is great out in the field and also a great family companion. Gets along well with other dogs and kids.
Wigeon, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Wigeon
Wigeon has a lot of drive with a great "off" switch. She is a great hunting dog on upland as well as waterfowl. Her pedigree has champion field trial bloodlines with some pointing lab. She does have a solid point on upland birds which is great when taking customer's out after pheasant at our hunt club. She loves to retrieve and is a great mother. This will be her second litter (1st litter was also with Bull as the Stud).
Star, mom
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Star
Star comes from the best bloodlines of GSP's with National Champion & Hall of Fame dogs.
She has a ton of natural ability & instinct. She loves to retrieve and also a strong swimmer.
Snipe, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Snipe
Snipe is a beautiful dark chocolate lab. She comes from Champion field trial bloodlines with APLA (American Pointing Lab Bloodlines). She has a ton of natural hunting ability. She loves to hunt upland as well as waterfowl. She has a great on/off switch.
Wing, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Wing
Rock Hollow Blackwing is very athletic. She runs fast and is very light on her feet. She has a fantastic nose, great point on upland birds, and also is a great waterfowl hunter. She has a great off switch, and loves to cuddle and would be a lap dog if allowed. Wing has OFA excellent on her hips, Normal Elbows,and Clear on top 5 panel DNA tests. Blackwing has produced some fantastic pups that carry on many of her best traits.
Bull, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Bull
Rock Hollow Bull has a nice blocky look. A pleasure to hunt in the field with beautiful points on upland birds, and is fantastic retrieving waterfowl as well. He has a great on/off switch and is a pleasure to have hang around the house in the off season. Bull is a true gentleman. OFA excellent on hips, Elbows are normal. Clear on the top 5 panel DNA tests (EIC, etc.).
Sage, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Sage
Sage has Champion Field trial bloodlines along with pointing lab bloodlines and pass these qualities along to her pups. She is an excellent mother to her pups. She is OFA Good, Normal Elbows and clear on the top 5 panel DNA tests. She is happy both hunting upland or waterfowl, and then loves to cuddle with her family as well. She gets along well with all other dogs, and helps to teach the younger ones how to behave.
Tank, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Tank
Tank is an American Lab with a beautiful big blocky head, great disposition, strong retriever & swimmer, and at 95 lbs is solid muscle. He is OFA Good, Normal elbows, and clear on the top 5 panel DNA tests. He comes from a Champion Field trial bloodline and it shows in his hunting ability.
Rail, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Rail
Rail is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Brendan decided to make her part of their program. Brendan 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.
Pearl, mom
German Shorthaired Pointer
About Pearl
Pearl is a female German Shorthaired Pointer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Brendan decided to make her part of their program. Brendan 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.
Bull, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Bull
Bull is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Brendan decided to make him part of their program. Brendan 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.
Parent health testing
German Shorthaired Pointer
Labrador Retriever
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Rock Hollow Retrievers 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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Brendan to bring home their puppies.
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Shelly A.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
Our experience with Brendan and Mary was excellent! We absolutely love the two new additions, Riley and Gibson, to our family!
Luke E.
Verified owner · July 2024
Working with Rock Hollow Retrievers was very easy. Great communication, we went in person to pick our puppy. RHR provided all the paperwork, our vet was very impressed with certifications RHR seeks out for their labs. Great looking pup that you can tell is built through RHR breeding selection.
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Kristin B.
Verified owner · Sept. 2024
Great Experience! Communication was easy thru the app and Brendan gave us a good start with our new pup. Highly recommended!