I grew up in Colorado, where I had the good fortune of learning to hunt upland birds alongside a buddy, his uncle Dean, and two hardworking German Shorthaired Pointers. I’ll never forget that first hunt: hours of walking through fields with barely a bird in sight. Just when I thought the day might be a bust, the dog collars let out their signature hawk-like screech—on point!

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Dean sprang into action, getting us into position. He moved ahead to flush the bird… and then yelled, “Ahhh, sh*&!” Confused, I stood there until the smell hit me. Turns out those talented GSPs had gone on point—on a skunk. I didn’t bag my first pheasant that day, but I sure got an unforgettable story (and a three-hour skunk-scented car ride).

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Thankfully, Dean took us on many more hunts—none of which involved skunks—and I was able to witness his dogs work birds with incredible instinct and precision. That’s when my love for the breed really took root.

Fast forward about a dozen years, Dean invited me on another hunt. This time, I had my son and close friends by my side, a GSP working in front of us, and birds flushing in every direction. That moment sparked a realization: I wanted my kids to grow up with the same experiences—the same passion for the outdoors, respect for hunting dogs, and memories that last a lifetime.

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So, on Christmas Eve, “Santa” brought our family a German Shorthair named Rogue. Hence the name, "ROGUE HAUS". Since then, we’ve fallen head over heels for this breed—smart, loyal, birdy as can be, and endlessly entertaining. Breeding GSPs has become a family adventure, and our goal is simple: to raise well-bred, family-friendly hunting dogs that create unforgettable moments—hopefully fewer skunk-related ones—for other families just like ours. 

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There’s truly no better feeling than being able to provide someone with their best four-legged friend.