Wildrose has been home to two Ducks Unlimited mascots, first Drake and later Deke the DU Dog. Wildrose offers lineage of unrivaled genetics, which are represented in all 50 states and every Canadian province. Wildrose has lineage in Mexico, the Netherlands, Denmark, N. Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland, Thailand, Peru, Brazil, Bahamas and Bolivia.
Wildrose Labradors are regarded among wingshooters and adventurers as the most versatile sporting dogs in the world. For almost four decades, Wildrose has produced a classic “Gentleman’s Gundog™” of superb temperament and natural gamefinding ability. A dog that is gentle in the home and dynamic in the field. Our dogs are the perfect complement to any family’s outdoor adventures. From canoeing, fishing and hiking mountain trails, to leisurely afternoons by the lake, our dogs are able and dependable companions for any adventure.
Through our long associations in England and N. Ireland with some of the most successful trainers of the regions, Wildrose continues to offer the authentic English Labrador retriever, just as one might witness on the finest estate shoots of the United Kingdom. Wildrose provides expansive services including: a comprehensive health-care program, unmatched after-sales support and a full progression of training options. These services are complemented with a passionate, highly-skilled staff who have helped make Wildrose one of the most prestigious breeding and training facilities in the country.
Our full service locations include: Oxford Mississippi, Dallas Texas, Mebane, North Carolina and Sheboygan, WI. We have seasonal training facilities in Jasper Arkansas along the Little Buffalo River and Granite Colorado. Our CO location borders the prestigious mountain trout stream Clear Creek, which was previously an Orvis-endorsed fly fishing destination. We are also partnered with Blixt & Co. in Teton Valley, Idaho for authentic European style driven shooting in America.
Our Team
Will Zizmann, A Hernando, Mississippi native, Will discovered his passion for working with dogs while studying at Ole Miss. He joined Wildrose in 2016 as a kennel hand and quickly worked his way up to an apprenticeship under Mike Stewart and Steven Lucias. After graduating in 2019 with bachelor’s degrees in Managerial Finance and Real Estate, Will chose to follow his passion for training Labradors over a traditional office career. He went on to become Senior Trainer at Wildrose’s Oxford, MS location, where he honed his craft over nearly a decade. In July 2025, Will took on the role of General Manager of Wildrose Texas, bringing his deep commitment to the Wildrose philosophy and brand to the Dallas area.
Glenn Pabody joined Wildrose Texas as a full-time trainer in 2023 after a 21-year Army career as a Green Beret medic and Aeromedical Physician Assistant. A lifelong dog trainer, he began working field trials at age 14 and joined Wildrose as an Associate Trainer in 2020. Glenn and his wife, Maryetta, enjoy training dogs, running hunting retriever tests, and spending time dove and duck hunting.
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Morgan Rose serves as the Health Care Facilities Manager for Wildrose Texas and has been a dedicated member of the organization for over four years. She owns retired WRTX dam Bella and current program dam Frisco. Raised in a small town south of Dallas, Morgan developed a love for the outdoors early on and has been bowhunting since childhood. She is passionate about raising and developing quality dogs and finds great fulfillment in whelping, training, and caring for the Wildrose program.
Colton Osterman serves as the Boarding Manager at Wildrose Texas. Born and raised in Southern California, he served in the United States Navy from 2010 to 2014, where he developed strong leadership, discipline, and attention to detail. In 2020, he began training dogs professionally, turning a lifelong passion into a career. Colton specializes in advanced obedience, detection work, and personal protection training, focusing on clear communication, consistency, and dependable results. His military background strongly influences his training philosophy, emphasizing structure, confidence, and building strong partnerships between dogs and their handlers.