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26-19-22 and she's perfect...and yes we are talking about my dog. Don't go there. This is a respectable forum. Now it's up to everyone to guess the breed. The winners get to picture themselves receiving a tumbler of fine cognac.

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Took a five gallon bucket and baught a Kobalt tool pouch that fit into a bucket. Holds multiple whistles, scent bottles, e-collars, transmitters, gloves, knives, tools, etc. and in the middle I keep multiple dummies, retrieve-R-trainer, .22 loads, collapsable dishes for water and food, bag of treats...

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There is a lot of info posted before this reply...so much that I'm probably reiterating but what the heck. I'm not in the mood for reading much right now. What works for me is to make sure that the dog knows the basic commands (both in the home and afield) like the back of her/his paw. I then intro ...

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My whistle preference is probably determined more by the weather and/or terrain than anything. If it's blowing hard, the louder the whistle. It's more for my ears than anything...the quietist the situation will allow (more or less).

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Recently I heard some one say that a neoprene vest is actually detrimental to a dog w/ regards to maintaining heat in cold weather/water. The reasoning is that the dog's coat is unable to 'fluff' when they shake inhibiting their inherint ability to stay warm. To an extent that seems a little reasona...

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Having a PP it's been a little bit of everything. A Drahthaar, German Wirehair, Griffon, a mut and all the way to "what kind of lab is that?" It's becoming quite comical. My brother-in-law spent weeks telling fellow workers that I'm hunting with a Laberdoodle. I rather enjoyed straightening him out ...

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It's all about repeition, repetition, repetition,... Even you when you think the dog knows it like the back of his paw, continue with reduntancy. Establish the yard work, get an e-collar and do some research on avoidence training. For me it made for a very easy transition to the field. Once in the f...

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How do most of you train in areas where you know there are snakes? Do most curtail training habits or just acccept that some of us live in areas populated w/ snakes and that these are the training conditions? I don't mind snakes but knowing the region I live in my dog will come across one sooner tha...

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Probably directed more toward the breeders since they run into litters far more than the rest of us but an obscure thought came to me on the drive home: Is there a breed more prone to deafness than others in our world of gundogs? Blindness?

Just curious what the experts "hear" have to type.

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Thanks to all that pipe in. Much appreciated. Question is, do I alter training habits/sessions while she's in heat? Unfortunately she went into heat for the first time right before going to get fixed. So in the mean time I'll continue working with her but am wondering about how to handle her during ...

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The dog needs antibiotics and a thorough cleaning. Call around to see if a vet is willing to work out some sort of arrangement, payment schedule or discount. If that doesn't work try the humane society. Bottom line is the doctors are doctors for a reason. They have access to the stuf that works.

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Right on! I love my PP. She's nine months now. The kids sure miss those early days where they could man-handle in lieu of being man-handled.

She's an absolute pleasure to train. Makes me look like I know what I'm doing.

Congrats on a great looking dog.

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OK, here comes the naive question of the day. What is a pigeon kite? Sounds like a weighted down hobble based on what I've read here. Am I far off base?

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I'm limited on space so I couldn't incorporate a true 'run' like I'd prefer. With that said, mine is 6x12 chainlink with 50/50 concrete pad and gravel for elimination. It''s wide enough that I built my training table in there as well. Custom made dog house that does a good job of keeping the dog war...

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A good brandy and a cigar. If it's real cold I have to stick w/ my favorite skiing beverage of choice...the snowplow.

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I couldn't agree more! I'm extremely happy w/ my PP. Other than a couple issues that isn't breed specific this dog has been awesome. Very laid back in the home (she's still a hunting dog so there will always be a higher benchmark for energy levels) and with the kids. This was equally important when ...

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4dabirds, I was thinking just along those lines today working with her. Taking more advantage of the pager on the ecollar, I used it once and it scared the you-know-what out of her when she started surfing the patio table. I was inside peeking through a window, up go the paws and wamo! Quick nick w/...

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Well, I didn't get a PP to keep in the crate all the time. She's part of the family as well (apparently to the extent she has the same previes as us). She's definately crate trained but that's her home when we aren't home. However, when we are home but not in the kitchen is when she starts sniffing ...

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My 7 month old is already a grizzled vet. She waits for everyone to leave (from sight) the kitchen area and begins her counter surfing. I've tried booby trapping w/ a string of beer cans and a rolled up towel w/ 'out' as the warning. Unless someone is here all the time. About to bring out the mouse ...

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Have fun w/ the pup by turning it into a drinking game. Take a drink everytime he has to go do some business. Won't be long before you'll be urging him to go more often and soon enough he'll get tired of you and will hold it longer just to avoid the hassle.

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Consider a pudelpointer. Very good reputation in all regards. They don't have short hair like a GSP but you can get one that is a shorter wire hair version. Huge bonus is they don't shed. My female pup will weigh about 50-55 lbs when grown up. Not sure if that fits your definition. Awesome with the ...

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Pudelpointer all the way...wait, I already have one. OK, another one. A different breed? Probably a GSP.

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Curious, how viable of a tool is the lead? Is it "essential" for smooth progession to the check cord?

Thoughts?

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Update my previous post: Gave her about 4 teaspoons of H2O2 after going through gag reflex two days in a row but nothing came all the way up. Although it wasn't the sock we anticipated from over a week ago, she gave up a sock from my wife, a hair baret, a dryer sheet, a latex glove and apparently sh...

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My five month old PP has eaten six socks; five have made a u-turn and one made the complete journey. Driving us nuts! We suspect that there may be one in her right now. Don't know for sure and it's been a week when we think she may have ate one. All the prior socks have exited w/in a couple three da...

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My 16 week old PP just urinated on her pillow that we keep in the living room for her. (This is seperate from her crate.) She's had it since the day we brought her home and has never done this before. I'm not sure what to chalk this up to...maybe just a freak occurance (I hope) due to the fact that ...

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Try Gene Mercer out in Finley. Raises about 1/2 million birds a year...literally (falconry, etc.). Sage and Sand dog club should be able to provide some insight as well.

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OK, I'm tired of searching around looking for what I can't seem to find, whether on the web or on sites such as this. Forgive me if I've missed what I'm looking for on this site. I'm looking for some plans/pix of a smaller sized pigeon coop. I live in a residential area so I can't have anything too ...

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Nice pix!

On a side note, what type of camera are you using?

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Received my order of new blinds for the house. The packaging consisted of those typical, large air pillows about as tight as a drum. Being so child minded I couldn't resist the urge to pop my pillows. Completely forgetting about my 12 week PP pup asleep on her pillow, I commenced with the indoor fir...

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Got my PP from Bob at Cedarwood. Top notch dogs, lines, service, etc. all the way. He's more than willing to accomodate shipping a dog as well.

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My biased opinion is that you can't beat the PP. Upland machines, waterfowl machines and equally important is their easy going temperamant. Awesome family member. No. 1 Versatile Gundog for a reason. Got mine from Cedarwood in Boise, BTW. Can't recommend Bob Farris enough.

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Cedarwood Pudelpointers (Bob Farris) out of Boise, ID. Great to work with!

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Enjoy! I sure am!

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Uhh, I think I need to format that photo accordingly.

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I've had my eyes on a PP for years and I finally got one for my 15th anniversary present. Cloud nine! She's eight weeks today.

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I searched and didn't find responses related to my question (since I didn't find anything I'm sure it's there). Since I live in a typical residential area I'm curious as to the pros/cons of using a silent whistle during yard training. Don't want to annoy the neighbors any more than I have to. Certai...

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I really enjoy this forum and will always have it bookmarked, but can anyone provide references to some quality, regional forums for the PNW?

Thanks much.

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I would guess their tolerence isn't quite as good (not far off, however). PPs are actually pretty good in cold/cold water due to their body fat/oil chemistry (might be a bit much in extreme heat). That's why they are so good for waterfowl as well.

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G. Jennings: Texas can have some crazy heat with tons of humidity. Any breed in areas like that need to have extra care, provisions, etc. With that said, the pudelpointer (especially of the short hair variety) should be good to go. My rule of thumb is if it's too hot/cold for me, it's even more so f...

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Welcome fellow newbie to the forum! Like you I couldn't just jump in with "whatever works" and did a lot of reading, asking, etc. Also like you, the new addition will be a family member; thus, great w/ kids and excellent gun dog took presidence followed by low maintenence and a little easy on being ...

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Has the pup been introduced to basic commands/obedience training (sit, stay, etc.)? I get the impression you're trying to rush things. Take your time and dedicate what time you do spend with the basics. Pups need the foundation to devolope and starting out with the basics will do that. When you noti...

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Curious as to what are people's opinions on the favorite/most reliable means of training 'whao' to a dog. I had a Viezla that I used D. Smith's method on and I swear it seemed everytime I said the command she would stop and look to see if there was a steak in the ground or a goalpost was behind her....

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Southeast Washington.

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I was completely caught off-guard; hence, my excitement blocked out the vacation for a few days. Didn't even think to talk about that with the breeder. If I were to wait and p/u later then that would be 4-5 weeks of time I wouldn't be spending with the pup. Dogs aren't cheap and new family members a...

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Not really. It's a 4-5 hour drive oneway.

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In advance I'd like to thank you all for a great forum. I've kept tabs lately and I like what I've seen. The reason I've been keeping closer attention is due to the fact my wife got me a Pudelpointer for our 15th. Talk about being stoked! I pick her up in six weeks (born a week ago today). The one i...

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