124: Radbach Legacy: The Untold Story of Bob Hulcom & the German Shorthair Revival in America

In this episode of the Standing Stone Podcast, we sit down with Bob and Karyn Kline to explore one of the most important and untold stories in the history of German Shorthaired Pointers in America. They walk us through their journey from California surf culture to the uplands of the Pacific Northwest, and their deep connection with legendary pro trainer Bob Hulcom. This is the third part of our four part series about influential German Shorthaired Pointers from the NW United States. Charles and Fred sit down with Bob and Karen Kline who are the current owners of Radbach Kennels. They were friends with Bob Holcomb who brought the kennel name from Germany. Bob Holcomb’s influence here and in Germany has left a lasting mark on the GSP breed.  From the Radbach kennel legacy and importing GSP bloodlines post-WWII, to field trial dominance and the science of line breeding—the Klines share a treasure trove of GSP history, knowledge, and heartfelt moments that every bird dog lover needs to hear.📍 Origins of the Radbach kennel in post-war Germany🐾 Bob Hulcom’s vital role in preserving and importing elite GSP lines📚 The case for line breeding and maintaining purity of purpose🏆 Legendary dogs like Timberlain’s Grit, Bimbo, and Grief🎯 Real talk on temperament, bidability, and breeding ethics🎧 This is more than a story—it's a masterclass in bird dog history.http://www.radbachkennel.com/3.htm 👉 Subscribe and support the podcast at: https://patreon.com/standingstonekennelsSend Us Mail5919 W Pleasant Valley RdPretty Prairie, KS 67570LinksStep-By-Step Dog Training Course: https://www.standingstonesupply.com/coursesJoin our Patreon Community - https://bit.ly/SSK-PatreonOur Store - https://bit.ly/SSK-StoreSocial MediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/StandingStoneKennelsInstagram: www.instagram.com/standingstonekennels/Website: www.standingstonekennels.comEthan and Kat Pippitt are the proud owners of Standing Stone Kennels. They breed German Shorthaired pointers and train all types of dogs for the hunt and the home. Their training strategies are easy to follow and are flexible to meet the needs of individual dogs. They are avid outdoorsmen and when they aren't training dogs they spend their free time hunting all kinds of game across the United States.We use affiliate links to help support the channel. If you would like to support Standing Stone content we appreciate you using the links in the description of this video.Subscribe to our channel here: http://bit.ly/2Dyy9DW#GermanShorthairs #Rodbach #BirdDogs