Gene Frye/Frye's Gunsmoke Kennels

Gene Frye/Frye's Gunsmoke Kennels, Brittany dogs, Taylorsville, NC, serves Alexander County and the foothills near Hickory. The kennel is a long-standing member of local field trial clubs and follows American Kennel Club guidelines, including routine hip and eye evaluations.

Puppies are born indoors and enjoy early socialization with family members, frequent gentle handling and supervised visits with other household pets. All breeding stock receive balanced nutrition, regular veterinary checkups and daily exercise across nearby farm pastures. Training foundations begin at eight weeks, introducing basic commands and exposure to bird scents under calm supervision.

Owners consistently remark on the steady nature of their pups and the transparent communication throughout the process. The farm’s wooded trails and field equipment offer a setting that reflects the breed’s hunting heritage while supporting general family life. Year-round housing includes temperature-controlled indoor kennels and access to outdoor runs shaded by mature oaks.