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- Mon Jan 14, 2019 3:49 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: GWP breeder suggestions
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4708
Re: GWP breeder suggestions
Here is a guy to talk to that has a very nice litter coming up. I know the dogs in the pedigree very well for generations back! Should make good gun dogs, water dogs and nice easy house dogs. He is in Wisconsin- Jesse Schneeburg 262 468 6368. He has a facebook page where you can see the dogs, and is...
- Sun Jan 13, 2019 9:34 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Complete breed registrations. Ranking and 5-year trends
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7079
Re: Complete breed registrations. Ranking and 5-year trends
I believe, one reason AKC no longer posts the registration stats for every breed has to do with the AR movement. It was giving them fuel for their fire. Sadly, many of us fell right into the trap, started using limited registration for everything because we thought we were being good stewards of our...
- Sun Jan 13, 2019 9:27 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Complete breed registrations. Ranking and 5-year trends
- Replies: 33
- Views: 7079
Re: Complete breed registrations. Ranking and 5-year trends
Ray- you have one of the best memories in the history of man!!! Every time I see you post that story- I smile. Thanks!!!
- Fri Apr 06, 2018 6:27 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Hypersensitive GWP
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6015
Re: Hypersensitive GWP
I hate to hear this about a breed I love. Plain and simple, too many breeding without knowing a dang thing about the dogs behind the dogs. Some Wires can be drama kings and queens, it can be a learned response to get them out of doing something they don't want to do. But fixing it.... if you have a ...
- Sat Sep 23, 2017 7:13 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: GWP National Field Championships
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5435
GWP National Field Championships
If you want to see a bunch of nice working GWPs and happen to be anywhere near Solon Springs WI in October, come on out to the GWP Nationals Championship and watch. The field events will start on Monday October 9th with the Derby and run through at least Friday with the Amateur Championship, Puppy, ...
- Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:22 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pedigree Help
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10398
Re: Pedigree Help
When you are looking at a pedigree, you want to look for the depth of the pedigree. Meaning, is there one FC in the background or 10? Are there multiple MH's behind the names, or just a couple. If you see a whole bunch of dogs in the background with performance titles, you will know that the breeder...
- Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:12 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pedigree Help
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10398
Re: Pedigree Help
So the winner beat all those dog who went bridles or crashed and burned.It was hot weather and the dogs were going birdless or the ones that did have birds crashed.
- Fri Mar 03, 2017 4:23 am
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: CJ
- Replies: 38
- Views: 22251
Re: CJ
A 15 yr old owner handler won BOB with the GWP this year, and then made the cut in the Sporting group with her. We were very proud of her and her dog. She did all the showing on this pup from the time she got her.
- Sat Oct 29, 2016 9:36 am
- Forum: Events
- Topic: 2 day hunt test, Freeland PA 11/10
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5256
- Wed Aug 17, 2016 1:09 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: My dog result of inbreeding
- Replies: 66
- Views: 27309
Re: My dog result of inbreeding
I have always thought that those who utilize line breeding have a direction, and a breeding program.
Those who only outcross are breeding dogs and hoping for the best.
The very best breeders utilize both line breeding with the judicious outcross here and there and know why they are doing it.
Those who only outcross are breeding dogs and hoping for the best.
The very best breeders utilize both line breeding with the judicious outcross here and there and know why they are doing it.
- Sun Aug 14, 2016 2:22 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: My dog result of inbreeding
- Replies: 66
- Views: 27309
Re: My dog result of inbreeding
TDT- sounds like the breeder of your dog knew what they were doing! Line breeding in and of itself is neither a good or a bad thing, IF you know what you are breeding. If you know the dogs in that pedigree, have seen them, watched them and like what you see- it's a good thing. If you don't know thos...
- Sun Apr 24, 2016 8:08 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Two Hours In Three Minutes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3577
Re: Two Hours In Three Minutes
love your videos! Thank you for putting them together
- Wed Apr 13, 2016 3:07 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: The AR's are gaining on us!!!!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1898
The AR's are gaining on us!!!!
Please take a minute to read this and share with all dog friends! This could happen to any one of us....
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- Mon Jan 04, 2016 6:46 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: What's the size of your training grounds?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7907
Re: What's the size of your training grounds?
Raised and trained several FC's on 20 acres with access to about 60 acres owned by neighbors. Luckily we lived in the more rural area of our county, so could road dogs along power lines and some other land nearby.
But almost all serious training was done on our 20
But almost all serious training was done on our 20
- Mon Dec 14, 2015 2:12 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Vern Grimslid
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2034
Vern Grimslid
Those in the GSP world and GWP world that knew Vern....
- Wed Dec 02, 2015 2:51 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Bloodlines verses Environment?
- Replies: 27
- Views: 10567
Re: Bloodlines verses Environment?
This site needs a Thumbs Up button!Neither is worth a hill of beans without the other.
- Sun Nov 29, 2015 3:30 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: ACS as best of Sporting Group
- Replies: 47
- Views: 25456
Re: ACS as best of Sporting Group
Shags, what in the English Setter standard works against dogs in the field?
- Mon Nov 02, 2015 9:04 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: AKC Limited Registration
- Replies: 123
- Views: 72535
Re: AKC Limited Registration
The continentals are NOT limited registration. Lets take the DD or DK. They can be bred to a GWP (DD) or a GSp ( DK) and the pups can be registered but registered as GWP or GSP. If they are tested in NAVHDA or VDD and achieve puppy points, they can then be registered in the German system. ummm, don...
- Tue Oct 20, 2015 7:54 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: GWP and DD
- Replies: 43
- Views: 21314
Re: GWP and DD
in my experience with GWP's and knowing a whole lot of breeders and owners in the other versatile breeds, I can tell you that there are plenty of people breeding for close working dogs. They are out there, and really not that difficult to find However, one persons close working dog may not fit the d...
- Mon Oct 19, 2015 5:00 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: GWP and DD
- Replies: 43
- Views: 21314
Re: GWP and DD
Al, my apologies if I came off sounding defensive, not my intention in any way. My point was only to show that there are a wide variety of GWP's being bred here today, from close working grouse type dogs to wide ranging chuckar types. Is that a bad thing? IMO, no it isn't. The best part about our br...
- Sat Oct 17, 2015 6:31 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: GWP and DD
- Replies: 43
- Views: 21314
Re: GWP and DD
Al, then you have found the perfect group and breed(s) for you.
Aren't we lucky that there are different groups and breeds out there for all of us to use as we see fit and that fit our needs and uses?
Aren't we lucky that there are different groups and breeds out there for all of us to use as we see fit and that fit our needs and uses?
- Fri Oct 16, 2015 8:47 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: GWP and DD
- Replies: 43
- Views: 21314
Re: GWP and DD
There is a lot of diversity in the GWP here in the US. You can find everything from very close working dogs to horizon burners, to everything in between. DD owners love their dogs, GWP owners love their dogs. There are good and bad and middling dogs in each group. Neither has a lock on The Best. DD'...
- Tue Oct 06, 2015 5:10 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Field Champion percentages
- Replies: 90
- Views: 32307
Re: Field Champion percentages
ugly for sure, but lucky a pugs only job in life is to be funny and a lap warmer.
- Tue Oct 06, 2015 5:09 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Reoccuring UTI
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5124
Re: Reoccuring UTI
also suggest cranberry- works for human females as well. Our Wirehair bitch puppies get this sometimes because they are sometime a wee bit hairy there and the urine will wick back up and cause problems. Keep the area clean as you can, and she should outgrow it as she gets taller. Some bitches squat ...
- Tue Oct 06, 2015 7:00 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Field Champion percentages
- Replies: 90
- Views: 32307
Re: Field Champion percentages
As a side note: I do believe that we should breed for extremities in function to avoid drag on the breed. This is pretty much what the show end of the breeds think as well. If this tall is good then a wee bit taller might be better. If this much side go is good, then let's breed for the extreme, co...
- Tue Sep 01, 2015 6:26 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Breeding Question
- Replies: 25
- Views: 10951
Re: Breeding Question
have you asked why they chose to breed this bitch? Could be her qualities, and those of her litter mates outshine this one fault. A level bite is not wanted in most breeds, but in all honesty, if that is her worst fault, and if bites in general are not a known problem in the line.... I would not get...
- Sat Aug 15, 2015 5:13 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: pancreatitis
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11151
Re: pancreatitis
pancreatitis is not something to mess around with, it can kill! One of mine came down with it about 2 yrs ago, spent almost a week at the ER on fluids. Fed him a super low fat diet for about 5 months then slowly transitioned him back to his regular food. How it happened... we will never know. He got...
- Sat Aug 15, 2015 5:07 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Eating Too Fast, Tried Everything
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7735
Re: Eating Too Fast, Tried Everything
Another thing you can try... toss his food on the ground by the handful, make him look for it and find it kibble by kibble. I had to do that with one of my guys. Not only does it force them to eat slower, but it gives them something to do as well. Another option is to use muffin tins... a little in ...
- Mon Jul 27, 2015 5:00 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Curled tail
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8357
Re: Curled tail
Just nit-picking here, but- Actually, the pointer breed standard calls for a bee-sting tail,.... "Tail-Heavier at the root., tapering to a fine point. Length no greater than to hock. A tail longer than this or docked must be penalized. Carried without curl, and not more than 20 degrees above the lin...
- Sun Apr 05, 2015 6:21 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Wide Running Dog
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8997
Re: Wide Running Dog
Even though you don't hunt, your dog hopefully has it bred into her to hunt. I suggest you get that pooch out and let her do what her genetics are telling her to do. The up side is that you will also learn to trust her, she you and you will both have a good time. When you see her doing what she was ...
- Fri Apr 03, 2015 12:36 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: hunting poodle
- Replies: 87
- Views: 53433
Re: hunting poodle
what a deal.... who needs a job?
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- Tue Feb 17, 2015 10:42 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Watching Westminster?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 25048
Re: Watching Westminster?
of course I watched... it's tradition!
Happy to see the Beagle take home the BIS! She deserved it
Happy to see the Beagle take home the BIS! She deserved it
- Tue Feb 17, 2015 3:00 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: AKC field trial question
- Replies: 25
- Views: 11170
Re: AKC field trial question
All breeds at All AKC trials may be either collared or heeled away from a find.
- Sat Jan 17, 2015 7:09 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Brittany coat grooming
- Replies: 17
- Views: 10429
Re: Brittany coat grooming
Two other tools you might consider- a Furminator and Mars Coat King. The Furminator will remove a ton of dead undercoat and allow the coat to lie flatter and smoother. Use it every couple of weeks to keep it down to a dull roar. The Coat King will take both undercoat and the longer outer coat off. T...
- Sat Jan 17, 2015 7:54 am
- Forum: Training
- Topic: puppy tantrum on leash.....
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9908
Re: puppy tantrum on leash.....
Once i learned about stake outs and puppies,..... life with the little devils went so much smoother!!! 8 wks old, stake em out. Agree with everyone, let them fight on the chain and learn how to give in to the collar pressure. It works!
- Tue Jan 13, 2015 6:50 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Best Dual Champions
- Replies: 82
- Views: 64067
Re: Best Dual Champions
I thought I deleted my post above, but obviously it didn't go away. After I posted it, realized how bad it sounded. The point I guess I was trying to make is..... each breed looks at its Duals differently. Some breeds, clubs and individuals give a DC high regard. In others, they are looked at as so ...
- Sun Jan 11, 2015 8:23 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Best Dual Champions
- Replies: 82
- Views: 64067
Re: Best Dual Champions
they are out there, if you are interested,, you will find out who they are.
Most of us who own those dogs just are not into the bragging.... we know who they are, what they did, and what they produced.
Most of us who own those dogs just are not into the bragging.... we know who they are, what they did, and what they produced.
- Sun Jan 11, 2015 4:12 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Is silver ever a GSP or Pointer color?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4754
Re: Is silver ever a GSP or Pointer color?
if you want a pet, go for it. If you want a GSP to do something with for yourself or the future of the GSP breed, walk away.
- Sun Jan 11, 2015 4:10 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Best Dual Champions
- Replies: 82
- Views: 64067
Re: Best Dual Champions
Adam, that is a DC to be proud of!
Duals that can do both, and compete at the highest levels of both are to be highly commended.
They are far and few between, whether by owners wants and needs, or the limitations of the dog....but those that can and do... Bravo!
Duals that can do both, and compete at the highest levels of both are to be highly commended.
They are far and few between, whether by owners wants and needs, or the limitations of the dog....but those that can and do... Bravo!
- Wed Jan 07, 2015 5:58 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Difference between a 1hr vs 30 minute dog
- Replies: 35
- Views: 14649
Re: Difference between a 1hr vs 30 minute dog
wish this site had a "like" button. Doc Favor is right, there are dogs who hunt an hour (all should be able to do that) and then there are competition 1 hr dogs. And unless and until you have been there, done that....
- Fri Jan 02, 2015 6:21 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Difference between a 1hr vs 30 minute dog
- Replies: 35
- Views: 14649
Re: Difference between a 1hr vs 30 minute dog
Conditioning is certainly important, but some dogs simply don't have the heart or bottom to do it all for 60 minutes.
- Tue Dec 16, 2014 12:32 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Best Dual Champions
- Replies: 82
- Views: 64067
Re: Best Dual Champions
There are DC's that finished each title and have never been seen again in either the field or the show ring. They finished what their owners set out to accomplish and that was enough for them, or the dogs just were not good enough to continue. Then, there are the DC's that go on and continue to comp...
- Wed Nov 12, 2014 6:18 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Please share! Help Chubby find his way home.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5409
Re: Please share! Help Chubby find his way home.
shared it to my Facebook page. Hopefully more will and maybe this pooches owner will find him
- Wed Nov 12, 2014 6:16 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: AKC's Vice Presidents thoughts on E-Collar use
- Replies: 83
- Views: 38015
Re: AKC's Vice Presidents thoughts on E-Collar use
Gamekeeper, if you feels this way, why dual register? Just stick with AF and be done with it.
- Mon Nov 10, 2014 4:05 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Got a Live One Here
- Replies: 29
- Views: 17423
Re: Got a Live One Here
biggest mistake I see most people make when working on getting a puppy to come in to you is they tend to want to catch them and leash them up right away. Practice (check cord work) calling them to you and immediately allowing them to run free again. A bit of a pat on the head, piece of a treat, lots...
- Mon Nov 03, 2014 8:18 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Problem with Foxes
- Replies: 29
- Views: 15818
Re: Problem with Foxes
most people think foxes are much bigger then they really are. Any sporting dog or terrier can make short work of one if confronted. However, as long as they are healthy they do a great job of keeping the vermin under control. Personally I loved to see them trot by our house in PA. The terriers howev...
- Wed Oct 29, 2014 5:46 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Looking for leads/help finding a Vizsla
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2429
- Tue Oct 28, 2014 4:21 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: No Women in the Field?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 20443
Re: No Women in the Field?
find the same deal at World Wide Sportsman stores. A thousand square ft for mens stuff, at 30 for women's. And then most of it cute type of clothes, not hard working types of things. Columbia has even turned into a cutsey clothing company for woman....
- Tue Sep 30, 2014 3:56 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: GWP Pup Range
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2940
Re: GWP Pup Range
Time and experience. A 6 mos. old GWP is a baby.... get him out as much as you can. Get birds when you can, let him chase and have a grand time! Until you see that fire in his eyes... he can do no wrong. Enjoy this puppy hood- it goes way too fast.
- Tue Sep 30, 2014 3:53 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: What are the dangers of incorrect e-collar use?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6857
Re: What are the dangers of incorrect e-collar use?
Since you are working with a trainer, could you ask that trainer if he would do a one on one with your neighbor and the dogs? Collar conditioning is collar conditioning regardless of the breed. I would also be very careful having your dog around this dog if the neighbor is just going to start zappin...