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by Birddawg
Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Setter vs Brittany?
Replies: 72
Views: 22461

Re: Setter vs Brittany?

Guys, i mentioned this before. Just look at the position of the persons forward knee who is holding the Britt. I actually got a tape measure and measured my knee in that position. With my knee up, and slightly forward my ankle, the top of my knee measured 20.5 inches, the max for the standard at the...
by Birddawg
Mon Mar 12, 2012 8:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Setter vs Brittany?
Replies: 72
Views: 22461

Re: Setter vs Brittany?

Purely joking, but isn't a britt a setter with a docked tail who can't run like a setter? :lol: :lol: :lol: Purely a observation. When have Britts become considerably larger than male GSP and Pointers? The picture of the final 4 at AKC Nationals looks odd. Thats what you get when you forget there i...
by Birddawg
Wed Mar 07, 2012 9:18 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Words of Wisdom
Replies: 205
Views: 362683

Re: Words of Wisdom

I have learned that when you go to pick up your dog from your trainer (if you use one), you may find that your dog might do everything perfect for your trainer,,,but that won't necessarily be true when you get your dog out to work for you. I have had to let my dogs know that i too know how to work t...
by Birddawg
Wed Mar 07, 2012 8:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Setter vs Brittany?
Replies: 72
Views: 22461

Re: Setter vs Brittany?

Purely joking, but isn't a britt a setter with a docked tail who can't run like a setter? :lol: :lol: :lol: LOL,,,,my female Britt is long and leggy,,,,this is a pic of her leaving her competition's (an English Setter) dk in the dirt off the line at a trial last fall. http://i306.photobucket.com/al...
by Birddawg
Sun Feb 12, 2012 9:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Expecting a litter
Replies: 18
Views: 6286

Re: Expecting a litter

By the way,,,,gonna be moving them outside into the garage into a pen with a dog door leading outside. I will need to put a heat lamp out there for them. My son has a lizard that we use a heatlamp on, its a red bulb that the lizard supposedly can see so it does not interfere with its sleeping. Is th...
by Birddawg
Sun Feb 12, 2012 9:08 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Expecting a litter
Replies: 18
Views: 6286

Re: Expecting a litter

Printed it off for reading.

Pups are doing very well as is mama. All are looking very healthy (not starving if you know what i mean), all trying to walk, all have eyes open, and at least one is beginning to hear.
by Birddawg
Fri Feb 03, 2012 10:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NSTRA canidate?
Replies: 18
Views: 5761

Re: NSTRA canidate?

Don"t think about it...do it. Good way to see where your dog is at. Got my 1 1/2 yr old male in his first trial coming up in 3 weeks. Things to consider: How is your dog around other dogs? How is your dog around ATV's or horses? Also, remember other competitors may do things to throw your dog off, s...
by Birddawg
Fri Feb 03, 2012 7:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Expecting a litter
Replies: 18
Views: 6286

Re: Expecting a litter

8 days old, all 4 more than doubled in weight. All looking real good. Will have 3 for sale.
by Birddawg
Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Expecting a litter
Replies: 18
Views: 6286

Re: Expecting a litter

Dew claws removed and tails docked today.
by Birddawg
Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Expecting a litter
Replies: 18
Views: 6286

Re: Expecting a litter

Thanks all.
Pups and mom are all doing well. Pups are gaining 2 oz a day each. Of course i have them all inside, and I am sleeping down here with them to be sure they dont get sqished ant that they are all getting plenty of attention. I am one tired dude. Good night.
by Birddawg
Fri Jan 27, 2012 7:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Expecting a litter
Replies: 18
Views: 6286

Re: Expecting a litter

Pups born Thursday morning from about 1:15am to 5:30 am. Had a liter of 5, but unfortunatly one of them never took her first breath. She was also the smallest. Anyway pics: http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn264/phish555/IMG_0971.jpg http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn264/phish555/IMG_0969.jpg h...
by Birddawg
Sun Jan 22, 2012 4:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Expecting a litter
Replies: 18
Views: 6286

Re: Expecting a litter

Thanks guys. Yes I do have a whelping box set up for her, but just today she decided she likes my wifes closet. I will keep monitoring.
by Birddawg
Sun Jan 22, 2012 4:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Expecting a litter
Replies: 18
Views: 6286

Expecting a litter

Been monitoring my females temp for a week now, along with her appitite and her behaveur. Her appitite has dropped off considerably the last few days. Today her temp dropped below 99 for the first time, and i checked it twice this morning to be sure. Today she has been wanting to lay in my wifes clo...
by Birddawg
Sun Jan 08, 2012 6:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Truck dog box
Replies: 4
Views: 1857

Re: Truck dog box

Thanks guys.
I have been looking at prices of new, and I really dont want to pay that much either.
I will check out craigslist.
I'll let you know what I find.
Glenn
by Birddawg
Sun Jan 08, 2012 2:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Truck dog box
Replies: 4
Views: 1857

Truck dog box

Looking for a place online to buy a good 2 dog box for my full sized truck. Would like one with storage on the top with enough room for shotguns, training equiptment, ect....
Prefer one that mounts on the bed rails, but depends on the cost.
Thanks in advance.
Glenn
by Birddawg
Mon Nov 28, 2011 9:57 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasant opener CO
Replies: 10
Views: 4634

Re: Pheasant opener CO

Well we went North of Wilson Lake. Conditions were horrible,,,,wind was howling all day, my guess is that it was in the 40 mph range for most of the day. We shot 2 roosters and 2 quail. I wont go back again this year. I will hope for a better year as far as moisture goes in Kansas. The birds were ju...
by Birddawg
Mon Nov 21, 2011 7:42 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasant opener CO
Replies: 10
Views: 4634

Re: Pheasant opener CO

I will do that. We will be staying at my brothers who lives just a few miles off of I35.
by Birddawg
Sun Nov 20, 2011 8:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Took my female to get her bred.
Replies: 7
Views: 2532

Re: Took my female to get her bred.

Yes, and yes. I expect a litter on the ground around Jan 26. Our trials start early March, but ill wait untill April to run her.
by Birddawg
Sun Nov 20, 2011 7:54 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Took my female to get her bred.
Replies: 7
Views: 2532

Re: Took my female to get her bred.

Thanks Southernblues,,,here is a pic of my female.

http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn26 ... er2011.jpg
by Birddawg
Sun Nov 20, 2011 7:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Took my female to get her bred.
Replies: 7
Views: 2532

Re: Took my female to get her bred.

Brady isnt too big, but he is a good dog. I took her to Godfather Gundogs as he has another stud, "Godfathers Head Rush", call name is Bam. His pedigree: http://www.godfathergundogs.com/pedigree/BAMM%20Pedigree%20.htm Bam is a young dog like my female. Both have a lot of natural ability. Both hunt r...
by Birddawg
Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:30 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Took my female to get her bred.
Replies: 7
Views: 2532

Took my female to get her bred.

Ran her up last night to a breeder with a stud Brittany. Ill pick her back up Wednesday, and hopefully have a litter on the ground late January. I would like to keep a pup from it, but dont think my wife will have it. :(
Maybe when she sees them.
by Birddawg
Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:27 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasant opener CO
Replies: 10
Views: 4634

Re: Pheasant opener CO

I think you guys should drive just a bit further and at least give Kansas a try. Im excited about going again over Thanksgiving. We will go to different areas so hopefully we will see more birds. We will try South Central, and North Central Kansas.
by Birddawg
Sat Nov 19, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasant opener CO
Replies: 10
Views: 4634

Re: Pheasant opener CO

Saw about 40 pheasant, around 10 of them roosters. Only shot one. They acted like they had been hunted for weeks already. Couldnt get close to them. The one I did get to shoot at was the only one that held. I saw my dog point him about 40 yds from me and got up to him as fast as i could. Will be goi...
by Birddawg
Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: HE'S FINALLY HERE
Replies: 10
Views: 3286

Re: HE'S FINALLY HERE

Very cute!
by Birddawg
Sat Nov 12, 2011 10:51 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasants in Kansas?
Replies: 28
Views: 7573

Re: Pheasants in Kansas?

Thank you! Ok, so I found out how hard it is to take your 10 yr old son on his first hunting trip and watch him and your 2 dogs. Its hard! But we had fun. Need to work on my son trusting in his dog and somehow get him to understand that his dog cant hunt and stay within 10 feet of him. That its ok f...
by Birddawg
Fri Nov 11, 2011 9:55 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasant opener CO
Replies: 10
Views: 4634

Re: Pheasant opener CO

Going just a bit further than you into KS. Goodland walk in areas. Be there tomorrow about 8am from Colorado Springs.
Have fun
by Birddawg
Fri Nov 11, 2011 9:45 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasants in Kansas?
Replies: 28
Views: 7573

Re: Pheasants in Kansas?

jimssetters wrote:Looks super intense, nice picture.
Thank you!
by Birddawg
Fri Nov 11, 2011 5:23 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasants in Kansas?
Replies: 28
Views: 7573

Re: Pheasants in Kansas?

I wll let you know how the pheasant hunting is....going this weekend (opening weekend) up around Goodland. Taking my 10yr old son for his first hunt. I look foreward to your hunting review. Good luck, I hope your son has a great first hunt! Thank you very much. It looks like we are going on Saturda...
by Birddawg
Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:56 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Pheasants in Kansas?
Replies: 28
Views: 7573

Re: Pheasants in Kansas?

I wll let you know how the pheasant hunting is....going this weekend (opening weekend) up around Goodland. Taking my 10yr old son for his first hunt.
by Birddawg
Sun Nov 06, 2011 4:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best NSTRA Britts?
Replies: 24
Views: 9299

Re: Best NSTRA Britts?

First trial, 5th place wih my female. She has Ban Dee, Beans Blaze, Microdot, and her sire was BBB's Lucky Strike. Wow! Congrats!! Are you hooked yet? Oh I was hooked already,,,,,,,,,then I got my dogs. Had been thinking about what kind of dog i wanted at the time I went to my first NSTRA trial. Th...
by Birddawg
Sat Nov 05, 2011 3:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best NSTRA Britts?
Replies: 24
Views: 9299

Re: Best NSTRA Britts?

First trial, 5th place wih my female. She has Ban Dee, Beans Blaze, Microdot, and her sire was BBB's Lucky Strike.
by Birddawg
Tue Nov 01, 2011 8:40 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Looking for a youth model
Replies: 11
Views: 4842

Re: Looking for a youth model

Thanks Joe. I want an auto to help with recoil. I ended up getting a Weatherby SA 08 20 gauge right handed model. I will have to bite the bullet and buy a left handed model also, problem is I cant find one in a youth 20. Ill keep looking.
Glenn
by Birddawg
Sun Oct 30, 2011 5:26 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Looking for a youth model
Replies: 11
Views: 4842

Re: Looking for a youth model

Thanks mcbosco. I am leaning towards a semi auto because being a gas operated model, it will help to take up some of the recoil.
by Birddawg
Sun Oct 30, 2011 4:52 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Looking for a youth model
Replies: 11
Views: 4842

Looking for a youth model

Hi all. My son AND wife both just passed their gun safety clinic, and my son already has his small game license. I went to get him a youth model shot gun, but one that wil double for my wife as well. She is short, and youth models fit them both well. Problem is, she is a lefty, and he is a righty. I...
by Birddawg
Fri Oct 28, 2011 7:32 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: What gun dog breed do you currently own and why?
Replies: 199
Views: 209277

Re: What gun dog breed do you currently own and why?

rkappes wrote:Birddawg - I love that dog in your avatar!
Thank you! Thats Ace. He is 1 1/2 yrs old, and currently in training.
by Birddawg
Fri Oct 28, 2011 5:09 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: What gun dog breed do you currently own and why?
Replies: 199
Views: 209277

Re: What gun dog breed do you currently own and why?

I chose the Brittany for his medium size and grouse hunting. Fits in the car and home nicely yet goes like heck in the woods. Just to clearify, a Brittany is a small dog not a medium sized dog. Any animal under 35lbs is a rodent not a dog IMO. :D Lol, my female Britt is 36 lbs and my male about 39....
by Birddawg
Mon Oct 24, 2011 8:27 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: NSTRA QUESTION! or Two!
Replies: 13
Views: 5279

Re: NSTRA QUESTION! or Two!

onk, good sugesstion by streamer. Big difference between holding on wild birds in the field and running in a NSTRA trial. The pen raised birds wont always fly when flushed........they like to walk around. Also, having the handler of your brace mate walking behind when your dog goes on point, and doi...
by Birddawg
Fri Oct 21, 2011 9:35 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: NSTRA QUESTION! or Two!
Replies: 13
Views: 5279

Re: NSTRA QUESTION! or Two!

NSTRA awards championships, and multiple championships can be awarded to a dog. To become a champion the dog needs 18 points, 9 of which need to be from first place wins. Full rules here http://nstra.org/files/RuleBook.pdf . In a full (24 - 32 dog) trial, 3 placements are given out 3pts for 1st, 2p...
by Birddawg
Wed Oct 19, 2011 10:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best Britt
Replies: 49
Views: 16968

Re: Best Britt

Both my Britts are young, 2, and 1 1/2 yrs old. I admit they both have a lot to learn yet, but man o man, they are incredible dogs. My female spent late May thru early Sept with Jim John at his summer camp. 2 weeks ago we finished 5th in her first NSTRA field trial, and could have done better except...
by Birddawg
Wed Oct 19, 2011 6:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: question about Old school locators
Replies: 1
Views: 771

question about Old school locators

I just bought 2 cowbells to use for my dogs when hunting to help me follow them when hunting in tall grass. Of course the bell is silent when they will go on point, but i can at least go to where i last heard them. They are small bells, not too loud, and different tone for each dog. I have heard peo...
by Birddawg
Sun Oct 09, 2011 5:50 am
Forum: Polls
Topic: Who does not whistle train their dogs?
Replies: 23
Views: 29540

Re: Who does not whistle train their dogs?

The less apparatus the better. You dont find bird launchers and whoa mats in the field when you go hunting, though they do have their place in training. NOthing more irritating than a hunting partner blowing on his whistle all darn day to call and direct his dog. There have been times when i wish TH...
by Birddawg
Sun Oct 09, 2011 5:28 am
Forum: Polls
Topic: What gun dog breed do you currently own and why?
Replies: 199
Views: 209277

Re: What gun dog breed do you currently own and why?

Britts, 2 of em. Based on ability, size, willingness to please, heart, and pure grit.
BUT, the BEST dog,,,,,,,,,,is the one that works for YOU!
by Birddawg
Fri Oct 07, 2011 8:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: So many different Organizations
Replies: 20
Views: 6356

Re: So many different Organizations

New guy here. Just want to get my 2 cents in. I went to NSTRA trials before I even bought my dog. After buying and training one dog I realized i wanted to keep as active as i could with my dog. Both for my dog's sake, and for the fun. I agree with redfishkilla, that hunting is where its at. I do the...
by Birddawg
Fri Oct 07, 2011 12:43 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: colorado dog trainer
Replies: 3
Views: 1605

Re: colorado dog trainer

I have both my Britts from Steve. Good dogs, good trainer!
by Birddawg
Thu Oct 06, 2011 3:50 pm
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 1
Views: 728

Newbie

Hi all. Wow, what a great find. Looking forward to getting to know you here. I had a house dog (not a working dog) a few years back who was getting old. I didnt want to feel like I was replacing her, so I wanted to get another dog before she passed. So the delima,,,,,,,what kind of dog. I remembered...