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by 44magnum
Wed Jul 27, 2011 5:04 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What would YOUR pup do?
Replies: 15
Views: 5847

Re: What would YOUR pup do?

fishpond wrote:Image

Last year my 8 mo old Gsp decided to read my new Cabela catalog while I was in the shower!
At least it looks like s/he had a great time! :lol:
by 44magnum
Tue Jul 26, 2011 11:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Blog Update
Replies: 0
Views: 903

Blog Update

For those who are interested, I updated my blog

http://hiattadventures.blogspot.com/201 ... e.html?m=1
by 44magnum
Sun Jul 24, 2011 10:17 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What would YOUR pup do?
Replies: 15
Views: 5847

What would YOUR pup do?

What would your puppy do if you left him home unattended with free reign of the house for eight hours? We came home last night to realize that we had forgotten to crate our six month old drahthaar pup and had given him free reign of our house for 8 hours. Fortunately, he did not poop, pee, or vomit ...
by 44magnum
Sun Jul 10, 2011 7:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: a couple pics from yesterday
Replies: 3
Views: 1867

Re: a couple pics from yesterday

Thanks guys. I did update my blog this morning:
http://hiattadventures.blogspot.com/201 ... e.html?m=0
by 44magnum
Sun Jul 03, 2011 1:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: a couple pics from yesterday
Replies: 3
Views: 1867

a couple pics from yesterday

We went hiking yesterday to try to find some wild birds for Artus to point. We didn't find any grouse but it wasn't from a lack of trying. I should have a new blog post up about it today or tomorrow. http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j425/jareds44magnum/PART951309676760498.jpg http://i1085.photobu...
by 44magnum
Tue Jun 21, 2011 10:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Observations on my 5 month old DD
Replies: 2
Views: 1916

Re: Observations on my 5 month old DD

Mine is out of vom Drakehaus in South Carolina. His parents are Quessi vom Schinkelberg and Bento Von den Meadowlakes.

Where is your pup from?
by 44magnum
Tue Jun 21, 2011 8:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Observations on my 5 month old DD
Replies: 2
Views: 1916

Observations on my 5 month old DD

I've been very impressed for the most part. My experience in dogs before this has been in owning and training cattle dogs. I will say that this has been harder than cattle dogs in some ways, mostly due to the different natures of the jobs the dogs are doing. Hunting dogs are by nature more independe...
by 44magnum
Sun Jun 19, 2011 10:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: drahthaar puppy videos
Replies: 3
Views: 1539

Re: drahthaar puppy videos

He does have a lot of zip to him Sharon. I've been impressed with his drive. Cajun, that puppy hassles the shepherd all dying long if he can but then ignores her if he's tracking or fetching with me. She helped quite a bit with him entering the water because she's not worried about it. Once he reali...
by 44magnum
Sun Jun 19, 2011 8:32 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: puppy throwing up
Replies: 11
Views: 5996

Re: puppy throwing up

mcbosco wrote:My wife says it best: "Dogs Bark, Dogs Dig, Dogs Chew Things Up and Dogs Throw Up, thats what Dogs do"
A big thumbs up to that!
by 44magnum
Sun Jun 19, 2011 5:50 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: puppy throwing up
Replies: 11
Views: 5996

Re: puppy throwing up

Cajun Casey wrote:I'm sorry, but I think you may have a serious issue. Your DD may think he's a cat, :)

Glad he's better.
Haha! Seeing as how cats aren't allowed by ME this is a VERY serious issue. :lol:
by 44magnum
Sun Jun 19, 2011 5:14 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: puppy throwing up
Replies: 11
Views: 5996

Re: puppy throwing up

I treated him with frontline when he was 10 weeks old but nothing since. I think it's the dog hair and I'll keep an eye on him for dehydration and clean up the dog hair daily. No more vomiting for now so I think he'll be alright.
by 44magnum
Sun Jun 19, 2011 5:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: drahthaar puppy videos
Replies: 3
Views: 1539

drahthaar puppy videos

I finally figured out how to upload some videos to photobucket. These are from yesterday's outing to the river bottoms. http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid1085.photobucket.com/albums/j425/jareds44magnum/VID_20110618_171027.mp4 http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http:/...
by 44magnum
Sun Jun 19, 2011 3:57 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: puppy throwing up
Replies: 11
Views: 5996

Re: puppy throwing up

Thanks for the advise. Yes the shepherd is blowing her coat and we have had her groomed several times. She does look like she's coming to the end of it. I think I will have to start sweeping the dog room they hang out in daily to keep up with the hair so he doesn't ingest it from the floor. Aside fr...
by 44magnum
Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:33 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: puppy throwing up
Replies: 11
Views: 5996

puppy throwing up

My 5 month old DD has all his shots and has been wormed. He likes to play with my shepherd a lot and I think he ingests lots of hair from chewing on her. He started throwing up about an hour ago and the puke has lots of hair in it. Will this just run it's course? I've never encountered this in the p...
by 44magnum
Sun Jun 19, 2011 7:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Introduction to Water
Replies: 0
Views: 1013

Introduction to Water

I have held off seriously introducing my pup to water because it has been so cold around here. I got him to swim today and he's a natural. It was great to see. For those who don't know, I have a blog about my DD puppy. I posted lots of pictures today from our swimming adventure. Feel free to check i...
by 44magnum
Thu Apr 07, 2011 4:02 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: 4 month old Diesel's First Hunt (Draht)
Replies: 7
Views: 4349

Re: 4 month old Diesel's First Hunt (Draht)

That's great! I have a DD pup a month younger than yours and so far I couldn't be more pleased. Looks like you both had a blast and he's doing good for you.
by 44magnum
Tue Mar 29, 2011 2:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: i need some help in game birds,want to open my own business.
Replies: 18
Views: 8026

Re: i need some help in game birds,want to open my own business.

Birds need about 14 hours of light to lay eggs. Depending on where you live you will have to keep them under artificial light to keep them laying year round. I had my chickens and coturnix quail under lights and they laid almost an egg every day. fertile eggs?!?! thats what i was searching for?!?! ...
by 44magnum
Tue Mar 29, 2011 1:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: i need some help in game birds,want to open my own business.
Replies: 18
Views: 8026

Re: i need some help in game birds,want to open my own business.

Birds need about 14 hours of light to lay eggs. Depending on where you live you will have to keep them under artificial light to keep them laying year round. I had my chickens and coturnix quail under lights and they laid almost an egg every day.
by 44magnum
Fri Mar 25, 2011 7:21 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Opinions on Chipping your Gun Dog
Replies: 52
Views: 13322

Re: Opinions on Chipping your Gun Dog

I had my pup chipped as soon as I got him at 8 weeks old. He yipped when it was inserted but it was only slightly more than when he got his shot. I guess some dogs react differently than others. I am much more comfortable knowing he has both a tattoo and a chip.
by 44magnum
Sat Mar 19, 2011 9:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Introducing....
Replies: 6
Views: 2440

Re: Introducing....

Thanks everyone. He's being fed a mix of food right now and doing good on it. It's been a while since I had a puppy. I forgot they eat everything in aight and have to be let out 400 times a day. :roll: :D Your pup only goes out 400 times a day :lol: ..just kiddin, been there done that not too long ...
by 44magnum
Sat Mar 19, 2011 9:09 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Introducing....
Replies: 6
Views: 2440

Re: Introducing....

Thanks everyone. He's being fed a mix of food right now and doing good on it.

It's been a while since I had a puppy. I forgot they eat everything in aight and have to be let out 400 times a day. :roll: :D
by 44magnum
Thu Mar 17, 2011 4:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Introducing....
Replies: 6
Views: 2440

Introducing....

Artus vom Drakehaus. Here he is, my Deutsch Drahthaar puppy. We got him off the plane yesterday and we couldn't be more pleased. He is a bold little puppy. I took him to the vet today for his checkup and shots, worming, and microchip. He is a handful but I wouldn't have it any other way. http://i108...
by 44magnum
Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:14 am
Forum: Training
Topic: GSP pup on the way, Pit Bull in the house!
Replies: 16
Views: 5877

Re: GSP pup on the way, Pit Bull in the house!

I had a dog that liked to play and a puppy that I was training to work cows. The two would play like crazy all day long but if they did it in the house I just said " not in the house " and they would stop. If we were outside and I needed him to work cows I'd just say "let's work " and he was all bus...
by 44magnum
Wed Mar 16, 2011 12:03 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: pigeon crap
Replies: 13
Views: 4717

Re: pigeon crap

I always compost pigeon and chicken poo first because it will burn your garden if you put it on fresh. It works really good after it's composted.
by 44magnum
Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:32 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Introducing My First Gun Dog: Welcome Diesel!
Replies: 9
Views: 3535

Re: Introducing My First Gun Dog: Welcome Diesel!

Congratulations! That's a very striking dog. My drahthaar pup comes next week. I can't stand the wait.
by 44magnum
Sun Feb 06, 2011 1:03 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Sage grouse
Replies: 13
Views: 6807

Re: Sage grouse

Longarm, I live on the Eastern side of Idaho but I make it over to the western part of the state often. I've been in the owyhees but I'm not real familiar with them. I probably have some friends over there who are. My spots are mostly in eastern Idaho but I'd like to do more hunting in the western p...
by 44magnum
Sat Feb 05, 2011 6:58 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Sage grouse
Replies: 13
Views: 6807

Re: Sage grouse

I hunt them successfully every year in Idaho. They live on sage and lots of people say they aren't much good to eat but I've had lot's of luck with the taste when I clean them asap. Pretty cool when one lifts off. It's loud and if you're not expecting it it can startle you pretty good. It's one of m...
by 44magnum
Wed Feb 02, 2011 6:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: she aint pretty but.........
Replies: 11
Views: 5989

Re: she aint pretty but.........

Great job! I'll be building one as soon as I move. I'm impressed that you made so much of it with salvage lumber.
by 44magnum
Wed Feb 02, 2011 1:14 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Game On
Replies: 9
Views: 3599

Re: Game On

Nice looking drahts. Are you guys as frozen down there today as we are in eastern Idaho?
by 44magnum
Wed Feb 02, 2011 1:05 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: New Years Day 2011 North Carolina Duck Hunt.
Replies: 4
Views: 1990

Re: New Years Day 2011 North Carolina Duck Hunt.

Looks like a fun hunt. You're killing me with the DD pics. Mine is coming in about 6 weeks.
by 44magnum
Wed Feb 02, 2011 12:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The Weather
Replies: 19
Views: 6682

Re: The Weather

Fishvk- I'm in Idaho Falls too and it's miserably cold this morning. Glad all I have to do today is hole up in the house.
by 44magnum
Wed Feb 02, 2011 6:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: week and a half
Replies: 7
Views: 1878

Re: week and a half

Bet the anticipation is killing you. It is for me. I still have sox weeks to go.
by 44magnum
Wed Feb 02, 2011 6:20 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hey geterdonebritts, here's how to start her!
Replies: 7
Views: 2287

Re: Hey geterdonebritts, here's how to start her!

Hey that's great! I have three little boys coming up soon and for right now when I take them hunting they take "practice guns" which are toys guns that they have to treat like real guns. They have to carry them correctly and safely. They are excited for when they can hunt! Kids can hunt upland here ...
by 44magnum
Tue Feb 01, 2011 8:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I have a deposit down on my new DD
Replies: 9
Views: 3667

Re: I have a deposit down on my new DD

Congratulations! I've decided it's like a sickness. I've had dogs before and trained them for working cattle but this is my first gun dog and the anticipation is killing me.
by 44magnum
Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I have a deposit down on my new DD
Replies: 9
Views: 3667

Re: I have a deposit down on my new DD

Thanks Merle. I am definitely planning on attending the training days and testing my pup. I went to the vjp in Boise last spring just to watch when I just started getting interested in them. This will be my first gun dog and the more exposure and experience I can get the better.
by 44magnum
Mon Jan 31, 2011 12:22 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I have a deposit down on my new DD
Replies: 9
Views: 3667

Re: I have a deposit down on my new DD

Too funny. This will be my first gun dog so I'm really excited and anxious to get him.
by 44magnum
Sun Jan 30, 2011 1:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I have a deposit down on my new DD
Replies: 9
Views: 3667

Re: I have a deposit down on my new DD

There are a couple of pics of the pups on this page. It's the first breeding on the page. The second breeding on the page was the one that the sire was out of. http://meadowlakes.us/images/litters.htm
by 44magnum
Sun Jan 30, 2011 12:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I have a deposit down on my new DD
Replies: 9
Views: 3667

I have a deposit down on my new DD

I have a deposit down now on a second pick male out of the "A" litter vom Drakehaus litter. He had 8 males and 1 female.

Parents are Quessi vom Schinkelberg and Bento von den Meadowlakes. Pup will be ready mid-March. I can't wait!
by 44magnum
Thu Dec 23, 2010 4:13 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hunt photos to share
Replies: 9
Views: 2788

Re: Hunt photos to share

Congrats! I had to double check where you were because we've had snow on the ground for 7 weeks and I didn't see any white in you pics. You're looking warm in Tennessee. Nice pics. Good haul on the quail
Thanks for sharing!
by 44magnum
Tue Dec 21, 2010 11:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: question about hunting with friend's dog while training
Replies: 5
Views: 2096

Re: question about hunting with friend's dog while training

Thanks for all the replies. Maybe I'll offer to help train his dog because he works out of town a lot. Either that or I'm probably going to have to find a nice way to break it to him that I don't want to hunt my dog around his dog where it will pick up bad habits.
by 44magnum
Tue Dec 21, 2010 1:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: question about hunting with friend's dog while training
Replies: 5
Views: 2096

question about hunting with friend's dog while training

I have a friend who got me into bird hunting a few years ago. We hunted very successfully over his oder Springer spaniels. His spaniels have passed on and he got a GSP. The GSP is almost two now. He doesn't hold point and is a big runner. My question is this: I am getting a DD this spring and am goi...
by 44magnum
Mon Dec 20, 2010 10:51 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pointers/Flushers
Replies: 25
Views: 8506

Re: Pointers/Flushers

So what I'm gathering from these posts is that it's possible to hunt pointers and flushers together but difficult to do and potentially hazardous to the dogs. I guess it's better to stick with one style or the other.
by 44magnum
Mon Dec 20, 2010 3:51 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: pointers and flushers
Replies: 4
Views: 1711

Re: pointers and flushers

by 44magnum
Mon Dec 20, 2010 3:34 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: pointers and flushers
Replies: 4
Views: 1711

Re: pointers and flushers

Meller wrote:Might want to look back a way's, there is allready a post on here about that. :)
Thanks. I've been looking for a thread like that but the search words were a bit too common and I am having a hard time finding it. Any chance you have a link for me?
by 44magnum
Mon Dec 20, 2010 3:10 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: pointers and flushers
Replies: 4
Views: 1711

pointers and flushers

Is there anyone here who owns both a pointing breed and a flushing breed? If so, do you hunt them together? How does it work?
by 44magnum
Mon Dec 20, 2010 9:11 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Racoon's
Replies: 12
Views: 4865

Re: Racoon's

I'm hoping to hunt feathers as well as fur with my gun dog so I'd be pretty happy if that happened to me.
by 44magnum
Sun Dec 19, 2010 5:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wolves helping grouse?
Replies: 8
Views: 3085

Re: Wolves helping grouse?

Wolves are opportunistic hunters so grouse eggs and grouse would probably make their list as well as fox, raccoon, coyote, etc.
by 44magnum
Sun Dec 19, 2010 4:05 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Owner Dog Relationship
Replies: 8
Views: 3736

Re: Owner Dog Relationship

I am getting a Deutsch Drahthaar out of South Dakota. From Droll III line. I'm getting a Deutsch Drahthaar too. I've been following your posts on here because we're in the same boat with it being our first gun dog and all. I have trained cow dogs and love that working relationship with a dog. Love ...
by 44magnum
Sat Dec 18, 2010 11:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: One day to the next western style.
Replies: 6
Views: 2562

Re: One day to the next western style.

I'm in Idaho and I can sure relate to that!
by 44magnum
Sat Dec 18, 2010 7:27 am
Forum: GDF "Hall of Fame" Posts
Topic: If you could go back
Replies: 59
Views: 185322

Re: If you could go back

Thanks for all the great advice on this thread. I'm getting a DD next year and am glad to see such great info posted for newbies like me.