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by Blue Briar
Sun Apr 28, 2013 9:55 am
Forum: Submit Your GUN DOG Site
Topic: Blue Briar Kennels & Game Birds
Replies: 0
Views: 4792

Blue Briar Kennels & Game Birds

http://www.bluebriar.com
Blue Briar Kennels is located in Southern Michigan.

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by Blue Briar
Thu Nov 10, 2011 4:01 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: NGSPA Pheasant Championship
Replies: 23
Views: 9588

Re: NGSPA Pheasant Championship

NGSPA Pheasant Open shooting dog winners....winner chicorees jackie v nuke....runner up uodibars sidewinder


Congrats to Dan and Fred
by Blue Briar
Tue Jan 25, 2011 9:56 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Starting Force Fetch
Replies: 5
Views: 1560

Re: Starting Force Fetch

Force fetch only
by Blue Briar
Wed Jan 12, 2011 7:43 pm
Forum: Horses
Topic: Brenda Imus four beat saddle
Replies: 3
Views: 6578

Brenda Imus four beat saddle

What would be a good price for a slightly used brenda imus four beat saddle? The seller has proclaimed that it has only been used 10 times and is in perfect condition. he paid 1599.00 for it.
by Blue Briar
Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: scott kennels vs runs on concrete
Replies: 30
Views: 15907

Re: scott kennels vs runs on concrete

I'm not trying to say one is better then the other they both have advantages & disadvantages.Dogs can be injured no matter what kind of surface their on or what kind of kennel their in. I have raised & whelped all my dogs in SK since the late 80's I have seen no proof of what has been stated her by...
by Blue Briar
Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Georgia Giant Quail for training
Replies: 8
Views: 5781

Re: Georgia Giant Quail for training

Never had any luck raising Giants of any sort and getting them to fly well. Good luck
by Blue Briar
Sun Jan 02, 2011 9:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: scott kennels vs runs on concrete
Replies: 30
Views: 15907

Re: scott kennels vs runs on concrete

I guess that is possible but I have seen dogs get their feet & nails caught in chain link also,unfortunate accidents but things happen once in while nothing is foolproof.I heard another guy say he had a dog that was raised in a SK that ran sideways for a long time but quit after being kenneled else...
by Blue Briar
Sun Jan 02, 2011 8:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: scott kennels vs runs on concrete
Replies: 30
Views: 15907

Re: scott kennels vs runs on concrete

Crippled from?? I am investigating this right now to get the complete story. What I do know is that I hunt with this dog 4 years ago, His name was Buck, His leg was wrapped from the elbow down ( it looked like a cast). I asked Gary what had happened, he told me it was caused by a Scotts Kennel. I b...
by Blue Briar
Sun Jan 02, 2011 8:42 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: scott kennels vs runs on concrete
Replies: 30
Views: 15907

Re: scott kennels vs runs on concrete

I have both and like both.

I have poly max flooring in which you can purchase from farmtek which works out great. I am aware of a dog that got severely injured fro the Scott's kennel brand flooring. He still ain't right to this day

Jmo


Chris Ritter
by Blue Briar
Thu Dec 30, 2010 7:00 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Training gimmicks...
Replies: 60
Views: 15529

Re: Training gimmicks...

I use launchers consistently with my young dogs and I feel they are a great tool. The remote backer on the other hand,I have used and it works but I would much rather go and train with someone to work on backing than use it.
by Blue Briar
Sun Dec 26, 2010 7:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Quail eggs
Replies: 16
Views: 7165

Re: Quail eggs

by Blue Briar
Wed Dec 22, 2010 7:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: FFing
Replies: 27
Views: 6531

Re: FFing

I've never had a dog quit me. I've won too many trials with the retrieve alone. Given the standards of retrieving at our trials, and the low overall "degree of difficulty" I'm not sure I'd brag too much :) I look for dogs with a high degree of biddability, intelligence and trainability, along with ...
by Blue Briar
Tue Dec 14, 2010 6:04 am
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: G3 Upland
Replies: 4
Views: 2669

Re: G3 Upland

Great unit. I have one and would recommend it to anybody.
by Blue Briar
Tue Dec 14, 2010 5:56 am
Forum: Forum News & Announcements
Topic: GDF CONTEST: CONGRATS: Ricky Ticky Shorthairs
Replies: 200
Views: 280591

Re: GDF CONTEST: Ending Soon!

sign me up
by Blue Briar
Thu Dec 09, 2010 6:51 am
Forum: Submit Your GUN DOG Site
Topic: That Quail Place
Replies: 4
Views: 3619

Re: That Quail Place

I lurk there, but I feel it is not being used much anymore. Are u just starting to raise chukar and quail or have you done it in the past? I dont know of any other forums for gamebirds.



Chris Ritter
by Blue Briar
Wed Apr 28, 2010 4:52 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Trial of Champions (NSTRA)
Replies: 5
Views: 2129

Trial of Champions (NSTRA)

Today is the start of the trial. If you have any updates please feel free to share them.
by Blue Briar
Tue Dec 29, 2009 6:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Anyone subscribe to Pheasants Forever Mag?
Replies: 10
Views: 4123

Re: Anyone subscribe to Pheasants Forever Mag?

PF magaazine goes hand in hand with a membership. You join PF and you will recieve a magazine. The magazines are full of some good reading. By joining you would be supporting a great habitat organization. PF ( national and local chapters) work hard at creating and maintaining habitat for birds and a...
by Blue Briar
Sat Oct 31, 2009 5:28 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: NSTRA Dog of the Year
Replies: 11
Views: 4731

Re: NSTRA Dog of the Year

Dang it Sonny you beat me to it. Congrats to Mark and Gretchen

Hey Sonny When are you and Jeff coming up here to Scotts, so I can show you my fall over while talking at the table trick.



Chris Ritter
by Blue Briar
Fri Oct 30, 2009 5:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Master Hunter!!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 2456

Re: New Master Hunter!!!!

Congrats!!!!
by Blue Briar
Fri Oct 30, 2009 5:02 am
Forum: Events
Topic: NSTRA Dog of the Year
Replies: 11
Views: 4731

Re: NSTRA Dog of the Year

Congrats on your Gable dog making the cut and good luck!!!! Thanks for the update
by Blue Briar
Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:49 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: NSTRA Dog of the Year
Replies: 11
Views: 4731

NSTRA Dog of the Year

Anyone heard who made the first cut today?
by Blue Briar
Mon Oct 12, 2009 6:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: raising birds for training an release?
Replies: 3
Views: 1245

Re: raising birds for training an release?

Here is some info. Where are you located? I will pm you my number, call me and I will answer any questions you may have. Sorry for the unreturned phone call. Below is the abstract from a recent study published in Wildlife Biology regarding pheasant stocking. I thought you would find the article inte...
by Blue Briar
Sat Oct 03, 2009 5:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: off ground kennels
Replies: 8
Views: 2823

Re: off ground kennels

Tractor supply

They have some horse or goat panels that work well. They come with 4x4 or 2x4 openings. Also they come 4' tall I believe.
by Blue Briar
Tue Apr 21, 2009 5:03 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: 2009 Hawkeye Champion
Replies: 21
Views: 4186

Re: 2009 Hawkeye Champion

Congrats!!!
by Blue Briar
Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Off The Ground Pup Kennels
Replies: 19
Views: 9009

Re: Off The Ground Pup Kennels

That is farmtek poultry flooring.
by Blue Briar
Mon Feb 09, 2009 7:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: PheasantFest 2009
Replies: 11
Views: 3215

Re: PheasantFest 2009

Not a fact, but I would guess that it had something to do with celebrating 25 years last year. I was unable to make it this year, but know guys that did said it was nice, just a little smaller.
by Blue Briar
Wed Dec 31, 2008 8:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Shipping advise from St. Louis
Replies: 6
Views: 2153

Re: Shipping advise from St. Louis

I have shipped dogs on Northwest,Delta and Continental. Continental seems to be the cheapest and more flexible than the others. I am not sure of the temp requirements for them. Helath clearance from Vet and also a food and waterbowl must accompany the crate( clip on door style). Absorbant bedding of...
by Blue Briar
Thu Dec 11, 2008 8:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: American Field Ariticle
Replies: 122
Views: 21324

Re: American Field Ariticle

In my experience, whoever runs NSTRA has their reasons they enjoy it and same with other venues. Does no good to thrash it out over what is wrong with each venue, as they ALL have their drawbacks, for sure! Nothing is perfect. I have a big problem with someone coming out in a publication running do...
by Blue Briar
Sun May 18, 2008 7:28 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: pup doesn't play fetch
Replies: 8
Views: 3361

Re: pup doesn't play fetch

k9birddog hit it right on the head. also remember he is just a VERY young pup. I would not sweat it. I have had one that was not intersted till he was 5 months and even then he would not bring it back he would just got get it an play with it . I then would then get it from him and put it up. then th...
by Blue Briar
Sun May 11, 2008 7:35 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Nstra Michigan Region Elimination Trial
Replies: 5
Views: 1464

Nstra Michigan Region Elimination Trial

Congratulations to Joe Fornwall (drifter saver) and The County Drifter for winning the Michigan Region Elimination Trail. Also congrats to Eric Griffiths and Scooby for runner up
by Blue Briar
Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:10 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: 2007 GSPCA OPEN GUN DOG OF THE YEAR
Replies: 8
Views: 2272

Re: 2007 GSPCA OPEN GUN DOG OF THE YEAR

Congrats that is sure something to be proud of!!!
by Blue Briar
Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:17 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Flagging
Replies: 43
Views: 8833

flagging

Some dogs will grow out of it. There are lots of different reasons for flagging and is hard to give help without seeing the dog. lack of intensity,to much pressure (especially to young) and other reasons. Dogs that lack drive often flag on pont which goes back to the importantance of good breeding.
by Blue Briar
Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:41 am
Forum: Training
Topic: how soon to teach whoa?
Replies: 20
Views: 6801

Well said

Very well said Tru Blu, I totally agree with you that there is no timelines in which your dog is ready, you must know yourself on how mature he is. My situation started of with a very shy and unsocial pup. I started throwing pigeons for him about three months ago and only did it once maybe twice a w...
by Blue Briar
Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:47 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: She is pointing birds in the yard
Replies: 10
Views: 2221

nice

That always nice to see!!!!
by Blue Briar
Thu Mar 20, 2008 1:47 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: how soon to teach whoa?
Replies: 20
Views: 6801

whoa

He is still young but each dog is different and with care and caution you can train whoa without any problems (very softly). The dog in my avatar started whoa training at about 5 months and has done no apparent harm. He is now 8 months olds pointing a pigeon in that pic.
by Blue Briar
Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:17 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: training my pup
Replies: 8
Views: 2558

training

I personally dont start working my pups until 6 months of age. I just get to know them and let them get to know you and grow up. at the point I start introducing them to bird by chasing with no corrections. Any where from 10 months to ayear depending on maturity I start formal training lightly(whoa ...
by Blue Briar
Sun Oct 21, 2007 6:46 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: I'm new to dog training and just bought a GSP.
Replies: 20
Views: 5221

Breed

Well at least you started off with the right breed :lol: . There was alot of good advice given in the replies. Good socialization with people and other dogs is also a good thing
by Blue Briar
Sun Oct 21, 2007 6:38 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: 12wk gsp.. out 4 a walk
Replies: 7
Views: 2106

great feeling

Great feeling wasnt it. Gotta love them pups at that age!
by Blue Briar
Sun Oct 21, 2007 6:30 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Blackhawk pup training pic
Replies: 7
Views: 2253

nice

very nice looking pup!!!