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by Soignie
Tue Nov 15, 2016 7:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tekoa Mountain Patriot
Replies: 22
Views: 11780

Re: Tekoa Mountain Patriot

Slinger was a nice dog with a lot of promise/potential prior to being injured, I could tell you some stories about him too, but I won't.
by Soignie
Tue Nov 15, 2016 3:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tekoa Mountain Patriot
Replies: 22
Views: 11780

Re: Tekoa Mountain Patriot

I was and of many more, I share my stories with friends and those who I judge have a serious interest you don't fit in either category
by Soignie
Mon Nov 14, 2016 8:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tekoa Mountain Patriot
Replies: 22
Views: 11780

Re: Tekoa Mountain Patriot

the list of all-age setters today is a short one, the simple fact that Bo won the National Championship twice (and will go straight to the Hall of Fame when that time comes) makes him legendary in my opinion.
by Soignie
Mon Nov 14, 2016 3:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog Off Food/Vomiting
Replies: 15
Views: 7296

Re: Dog Off Food/Vomiting

Get the dog to the Vet, better to be safe than sorry.
by Soignie
Fri Nov 11, 2016 11:54 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tekoa Mountain Patriot
Replies: 22
Views: 11780

Re: Tekoa Mountain Patriot

because I saw them all and had offspring of them all
by Soignie
Fri Nov 11, 2016 4:09 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tekoa Mountain Patriot
Replies: 22
Views: 11780

Re: Tekoa Mountain Patriot

Legendary? Tekoa Mountain Sunrise is legendary as is Hick's Rising Sun and Shadow Oak Bo, Patriot was a very nice dog.
by Soignie
Fri Nov 11, 2016 4:05 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hunting late season sharptails
Replies: 20
Views: 11680

Re: Hunting late season sharptails

Gamebirds that have been pressured all get jumpy whether it be bobwhite in the piney woods, pheasant in the midwest or sharptail/huns/chukar in the prairies/western States, birds start flushing wild or run off without being seen. Sharptails are notorious for being jumpy, field trial trainers who go ...
by Soignie
Tue Nov 01, 2016 12:52 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Need dog advice
Replies: 4
Views: 3141

Re: Need dog advice

Leeza asked some great questions. My only comment to your original query is DO NOT BREED THE DOG. Breeding him would likely increase your peeing on the bushes problem and based on your description of the dog he has nothing to offer as a sire.
by Soignie
Mon Oct 31, 2016 3:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hunting "cabin"
Replies: 21
Views: 10700

Re: Hunting "cabin"

You are probably better off forming a corporation where each of you owns 25%, spell out financial obligations and responsibilities of the partners regarding purchase/taxes/insurance etc. No one knows what is going to happen 5 or 10 years down the road so better to avoid possible pitfalls rather than...
by Soignie
Sat Oct 29, 2016 8:12 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Setter Retrieving
Replies: 24
Views: 12170

Re: Setter Retrieving

My only tip to you is don't worry about it for now and simply enjoy your fine young dog. There will be plenty of time after the season is over to worry about turning pup into a retriever for next season.
by Soignie
Mon Oct 24, 2016 10:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best Kennel?
Replies: 22
Views: 14538

Re: Best Kennel?

I travel coast to coast every year with my dogs, have never had a problem with the Ruff Tough composite doors, I did (and would recommend) drill out the rod pockets to ensure locking rods are always fully engaged.
by Soignie
Wed Oct 19, 2016 8:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Easy Loader Kennel
Replies: 5
Views: 2995

Re: Easy Loader Kennel

I use kennel covers in the winter
by Soignie
Wed Oct 19, 2016 12:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Easy Loader Kennel
Replies: 5
Views: 2995

Re: Easy Loader Kennel

Ruff Tough kennel with brackets allowing you to connect 2 + kennels together are the best I have ever owned
by Soignie
Sat Sep 17, 2016 8:44 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: 7 month old English pointer catches quail
Replies: 16
Views: 8951

Re: 7 month old English pointer catches quail

Find a training group or a local pro to help you or simply expose the pup to any/all the wild game birds that you can. meanwhile, put the e-collar around your neck and every time you think you should shock the pup then shock yourself. E-collar is a helpful tool in the hands of someone who knows how/...
by Soignie
Sun Jul 31, 2016 7:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: "bottom end"
Replies: 17
Views: 6485

Re: "bottom end"

oregon woodsmoke wrote:I've never herd the expression "bottom end" applied to dogs. "Bottom" is as explained above. Endurance and the will to keep going when the going gets tough.
plus 1
by Soignie
Sun Jul 31, 2016 7:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Breeding Etiquette
Replies: 8
Views: 3749

Re: Breeding Etiquette

No offense but while your dog is likely a wonderful hunter and pet he really has nothing to offer anyone who owns a high quality bitch, you might be able to lease one but expect to pay an exorbitant cost. Check with the breeder but if they charged you high dollar for your male based on that pedigree...
by Soignie
Sun Jun 12, 2016 11:36 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Two Fine Men Gone
Replies: 11
Views: 8215

Re: Two Fine Men Gone

Ali was a great fighter, but "took his punishment" I'd like to know how. At least the draft dodgers who left the country showed the strength of their convictions (to bad Carter allowed them to return). Ali made a fortune in a violent sport yet refused to serve his country because he converted to a "...
by Soignie
Sun Jun 12, 2016 10:20 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question of judging NSTRA
Replies: 47
Views: 22207

Re: Question of judging NSTRA

I'm not a NSTRA guy, it's not my thing however in helping some NSTRA folks with their dogs I recently attended a NSTRA trial. I have to say that the one thing that turned me off, reaffirmed to me that it wasn't for me, was seeing the judges race around the field on 4-wheelers. When a judge is betwee...
by Soignie
Sat Jun 04, 2016 3:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Field Trial Question
Replies: 51
Views: 28510

Re: Field Trial Question

My limited experience, I considered them as prairie trials.
by Soignie
Sat Jun 04, 2016 10:18 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Setter pup first time in field
Replies: 10
Views: 4544

Re: Setter pup first time in field

you received some good advise here, you might want to hold off on those pigeons for a while and let the pup chase those robins and chippy birds while he is exploring the new world of being in the field. When you do get around to starting your pup on birds, keeping your mouth shut is really important.
by Soignie
Sat Jun 04, 2016 10:12 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Field Trial Question
Replies: 51
Views: 28510

Re: Field Trial Question

I'm having a hard time recalling any great derby, pointer or setter, that didn't spend the summer on the prairies working wild birds. I doubt a western region derby will ever be on top of the National Derby List, they have to go south/east where there are large entries and where the derby championsh...
by Soignie
Sat Jun 04, 2016 2:22 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Field Trial Question
Replies: 51
Views: 28510

Re: Field Trial Question

I think that is why we see so many great derby dogs that wash out as broke dogs. I'm not aware of many great derbies washing out (as in not making it through the breaking/finishing process) however a lot of derbies don't succeed when they have to compete against the big boys/girls. A derby is like ...
by Soignie
Thu Jun 02, 2016 10:36 am
Forum: Training
Topic: new to gun dog training. need advice.
Replies: 71
Views: 31507

Re: new to gun dog training. need advice.

I have had the good fortune to hang out with and work dogs with many of the top field trial trainers (pointers/setters/shorthairs and britts) for the last 50 years and I have never known one of those gents to teach a dog to sit. The rationale being that it was foolish to teach a dog to do something ...
by Soignie
Fri May 27, 2016 10:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Field Trial Question
Replies: 51
Views: 28510

Re: Field Trial Question

[quote]When running a derby dog, I would think it would have enough experience not to chase. In American Field there is no requirement for a derby to be steady to wing/shot, if a derby establishes point and then chases it is not a disqualifying breach of manners though typically sorts out the winner...
by Soignie
Tue May 17, 2016 10:54 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Field Trial Question
Replies: 51
Views: 28510

Re: Field Trial Question

In an American Field trial pointing a dead bird is a "non event" and you handled it appropriately by giving the bird to the judge (removing it from the course) and taking your dog on. If they didn't place your dog it likely was for reasons other than the dead bird encounter.
by Soignie
Tue Oct 27, 2015 7:42 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Truck Dog Box Height
Replies: 4
Views: 7225

Re: Truck Dog Box Height

How far/long are your travels with dogs in the boxes? 18" is a low height unless you have a smaller breed like brittany, you are better off going with the taller box (better a little large than a little small).
by Soignie
Wed Jan 15, 2014 2:49 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: West of the Mississippi
Replies: 3
Views: 1846

Re: West of the Mississippi

Don't think the bird numbers there have recovered, certainly not travelling all that way without a specific destination/location in mind as knocking on doors has never been an effective way of finding a hunting spot in TX.
by Soignie
Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:59 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: West of the Mississippi
Replies: 3
Views: 1846

West of the Mississippi

Looking to load up the dogs and make a hunt, willing to pay a reasonable trespass fee for a place with lots of birds, anyone have a suggested destination west of the Mississippi ?
by Soignie
Wed Mar 06, 2013 12:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Food.
Replies: 26
Views: 10358

Re: Food.

You don't mention how old your puppy is, that said puppies should not be kept purposefully lean (nor should they be obese). From your description your pup is to skinny and you should listen to your vet (Iassume the pups has been wormed recently). Certainly there are vets who not being familiar with ...
by Soignie
Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:15 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Guy - Help Pick My Pup!
Replies: 16
Views: 7091

Re: New Guy - Help Pick My Pup!

...my GSP was born last week and I get to go pick him out (1st pick of 6 males) next weekend. You're picking at two weeks old? Why do you have to choose so early? I would guess at two weeks it's a total crapshoot. At six weeks it's a crapshoot, at two weeks you might as well save the gas money and ...
by Soignie
Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:12 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Orvis Endorsed Dog Breeder
Replies: 16
Views: 7879

Re: Orvis Endorsed Dog Breeder

I don't know of any "Orvis" kennels that have produced champion dogs, might not be important but it does seem to me that if they were the top of the line bloodlines/breeding programs that they would produce a few. Most likely the "Orvis" kennels are often affiliated with a hunt club/shooting preserv...
by Soignie
Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: English Pointer Coloration
Replies: 24
Views: 10086

Re: English Pointer Coloration

With all the well bred and reasonably priced puppies available it's hard to understand why you are giving those pups a second look, check on this site or Gundog Central and you can find a pup that you won't have to wonder/question the ancestry.
by Soignie
Thu Feb 21, 2013 12:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Replies: 78
Views: 28845

Re: NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Be some nervous owners and handlers trying to get some sleep tonight.
by Soignie
Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Replies: 78
Views: 28845

Re: NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

I have it down to 3 dogs in contention, River Fever, Scooter and Knight Rider, might not be any one of those dogs but that is my opinion and I didn't even have to malign any other dogs to express it.
by Soignie
Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:41 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: list of things before bringing puppy home
Replies: 31
Views: 12114

Re: list of things before bringing puppy home

congrats on the new puppy, how old is he/she? Acme thunderer is probably the most used whistle with bird dogs (not with retrievers), buy a cheap puppy collar because it will be soon outgrown, get a 5'-6' leash and a 20'-25' checkcord, I like a little larger diameter checkcord as it's easier on my ha...
by Soignie
Tue Jan 01, 2013 7:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ferrel Miller
Replies: 69
Views: 27856

Re: Ferrel Miller

10 years it will all be Caladen dogs just wait in see. Elhew was big,then Miller and next in line will be Caladen. Jack will be the next Snakefoot-SilverBullet... Nothing better for New Years than a good laugh. No offense to Ross but 10 years from now he will likely have disappeared from the Americ...
by Soignie
Sun May 29, 2011 10:14 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Too excited when training
Replies: 8
Views: 3878

Re: Too excited when training

1. Get rid of the frozen birds they are of no use to you/her unless/until you force break her to retrieve. 2. Let her run around the field exploring the sights and smells and burn off some energy then put her up before planting/releasing your birds and putting her back on the ground and working her ...
by Soignie
Tue May 24, 2011 12:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Is my trainer telling the truth?
Replies: 25
Views: 8538

Re: Is my trainer telling the truth?

Your pup is a youngster barely into his "teens" in human terms so don't be in a rush. That said, after 4 months with a pro, any pro, if the dog has an average level of EP drive/desire he certainly should be finding/holding birds consistently by now. As for asking questions on this forum it is a grea...
by Soignie
Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:41 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Opinions on hunting a Retriever with a Pointer
Replies: 48
Views: 14801

Re: Opinions on hunting a Retriever with a Pointer

rotate the dogs, hunt the flushers for an hour or two then the pointing dogs or vice versa, if your friends have a problem with that then find some new friends. Mingling flushers and pointers may work on a case by case basis but it will always be the exception rather than the rule, if you want your ...
by Soignie
Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:28 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How to get a dog interested in birds.
Replies: 17
Views: 5798

Re: How to get a dog interested in birds.

forget the frozen birds, you aren't going to accomplish a thing with those. Try a wing clipped pigeon hidden in the grass, let her find it chase it even kill it if it comes to that and you should keep quiet while she is doing it. If the pigeon doesn't get her fired up and she shows no interest in ch...
by Soignie
Sun Mar 13, 2011 12:21 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Basic puppy questions
Replies: 32
Views: 6543

Re: Basic puppy questions

You probably aren't over using the word no, what you are doing is teaching the pup what the word means in her life and setting boundaries for her behaviour, use whatever word/phrase you want as long as you are consistent. Potty accidents are your fault and not the pups, she is doing what comes natur...
by Soignie
Sun Mar 13, 2011 12:06 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Doves for bird intro?
Replies: 12
Views: 2953

Re: Doves for bird intro?

Get yourself a pigeon and clip the wing feathers so it can move around but not fly away, turn the pup loose with the bird and stand back.
by Soignie
Sun Mar 13, 2011 11:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Right age for an e collar
Replies: 10
Views: 3774

Re: Right age for an e collar

Have you ever used an e-collar in training before? If not, you need to remember that it is nothing more than a training aid and you need to teach the dog what is expected of it before you graduate to the collar. Additionally, when in doubt whether the dog knows what is expected/what it has done/is d...
by Soignie
Sun Mar 06, 2011 9:12 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: anyone heard of this dog breeder
Replies: 6
Views: 1702

Re: anyone heard of this dog breeder

Go to this site and ask, they have all the answers on chessies http://www.teamchesapeake.com/
Linda Harger, breeder and original owner of Cash (the stud in this litter) visits the site and will know all the details of the litter.
by Soignie
Tue Mar 01, 2011 10:13 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Finally time to send EP pup to training school
Replies: 13
Views: 3969

Re: Finally time to send EP pup to training school

No offense but if a trainer is telling you that they can turn a 9 month old pup into a bird dog in one month of training then you are about to get screwed.