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chuckanut

Does anyone know what the temperature rating is on these boxes? I am considering buying a couple for my pointers but it gets below zero on occasion and I am wondering at what temperature I’d need to bring them in but it doesn’t say on any website and I can’t seem to get a straight answer from a reta...

chuckanut

There's no such thing as the "forestry service". It's the US Forest Service. Just sayin'... And ya, there are some hoops but I did some raft guiding with my brother when I was younger and it wasn't that big a deal. Some paperwork, insurance (which is relatively cheap), and 3% of revenue generated (w...

chuckanut

I thought my female was coming in season. There seemed to be swelling and even a little bit of blood. It lasted only about 4 days and then stopped. Anyone ever experience something like this? Should I be worried?

chuckanut

When you pick up your dog from the trainer do you tip or give a gift of some kind? If so, could you please share some examples? Thanks!

chuckanut

I just called my vet and they quoted me $185 for a progesterone test. Does that seem a bit high?

chuckanut

Chilled fresh semen and regular AI are what I am considering. Sounds like folks have had some success and I'm looking at about $1000 when all is said and done. Thanks for the responses. Appreciate it.

chuckanut

Do you recall what it cost to do the AI?

chuckanut

I am wondering if anyone has had any experience with shipping chilled semen and doing AI. What did the whole process cost? What were the results? Thanks.

chuckanut

Ok. That makes sense. I guess I figured that with a membership you would have online access to their database. Bummer. Thanks for the responses folks. Appreciate your help.

chuckanut

I might be an idiot here but I got an account with American Field and am having a hard time figuring out how to look up pedigrees in FDSB on their website. Anybody on here know how to go about that?

chuckanut

Most dogs will become much more aware of their handler in the breaking process. How was he as a young dog? If he didn't range much before you "broke" him, there is little chance you will get a lot of independence out of him now. Time, birds and experience with getting it right will give the dog con...

chuckanut

My male shorthair is about 3 years old and has been dead broke for about a year and a half. I've hunted him the past two seasons and I trust that he's broke. I'd like him to start ranging and hunting a little further and not checking in so much. Any suggestions?

chuckanut

Nice looking dog but I see what you're saying about the tail. Does it go straight on point? I guess I'd be a bit reluctant to breed her but if it's straight on point and you bred her to a dog with a nice straight tail then you might be alright.

chuckanut

Do y'all keep her on the same food while pregnant and then after whelping?

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Thanks folks. It sounds like I may have been a bit mislead regarding the feeding. Keep the comments coming. Btw, I am going to give my vet a shout just to get some advice straight from the horse's mouth but I know a lot of you on here have probably whelped just about as many pups as a vet so I appre...

chuckanut

So we went ahead and bred our female to the dog I mentioned in the last topic I posted. I picked up my girl a few days ago and now her eating habits are completely screwy. She no longer likes the food she used to love but prefers the "weight maintenance" food we give my wife's "athletically challeng...

chuckanut

So for those of you who have some experience doing this I have a couple questions regarding conditioning a pregnant female. 1) How long after the breeding takes place should I wait to exercise her? 2) How often and how much exercise is safe? 3) Is there any time during the pregnancy that I should st...

chuckanut

Mike, If she breeds on day 9-11 (standard from what I understand) that should put conception around the 2-5th of May so whelping should be right around the first week of July. So ya, you're pretty close. Thanks all for your replies. Going to drop her off at the stud's kennel in the next couple of da...

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Thanks folks. Just to clear things up, IMO she is a proven dog. She placed in almost every derby I entered her in and two out three broke dog stakes. I've also hunted over her the past two seasons and she's one heck of a little bird dog. I want to breed her because a) I really want a pup out of her ...

chuckanut

I have a 3 year old GSP that I was hoping to breed this spring. She came in season yesterday and I was crunching the numbers and it looks like if I breed her this cycle then the pups will be weaned around the second week of Aug. Problem is she was supposed to go to the trainer for 2 months in Aug. a...

chuckanut

Thanks folks. So do you think he'll stand when he's older and has more experience?

chuckanut

My wife was teaching the pup to sit when we first got him. I found out and put a stop to it before the pup was 4 months. Hasn't been an issue so far. Hope this isn't because of that.

chuckanut

Our bird season just kicked off and I took my two year old gsp out. He's holding point well (most of the time) and retrieving alright. The one problem we had was when he had a covey of about 30 chukar fly up right in front of him (about 15 feet). He had the wind behind him and didn't realize they we...

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I don't know what causes it or care, I do know how to avoid and cure it. I am a little confused [not that uncommon for me, especially while working 13 hr. midnight shifts]. It seems to me that if you know how to avoid it, you must know things that can cause it. Charlie Not you, I was unclear. I hav...

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For the past couple of weeks both of my dogs have this green goop in their eyes, especially in the morning. Because both of them have it and it's in both eyes I think I can rule out injury. I suspect it's some sort of infection but I'm trying to decide how long I should wait to see a vet. Is this so...

chuckanut

That dog's livin' the good life

Looks like she's traveled to a lot more cool places than I have the past couple years. Thanks for sharing.

chuckanut

My wife drives the Jetta (she came with it) and I drive... you guessed it, the mini-van. Felt a like a bit of a gurly-man at first but now I kinda like it. Pretty comfortable ride with lots of space. Beats the heck out of driving the sorority chick car!

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I've only had him a few days. I know I need to bond with him and chill out a little bit, sounds like he's been bounced around quite a bit and nobody has taught him a dang thing. I was just really frustrated when I wrote the original post. He's a lot more dog than I'm used to. I suppose I should just...

chuckanut

Thanks to everyone for the replies. Your advice is always helpful.

chuckanut

You need a longer checkcord. (ecollar) I tried the ecollar but he doesn't seem to get it. I had it on low stim. and he stopped, sat down and started scratching it :roll: He just has no clue what I want. I've started teaching 'here' in the house and will move it to the back yard and eventually to th...

chuckanut

So I went ahead and adopted a 2 year old GSP. All-in-all he's a good dog, very well socialized and has good manners. The big problem I've got is his recall and his tendancy to bolt. The front door opens and he turns into a completely different dog, tries to push out the door and, once he's out, it's...

chuckanut

I am considering adopting a two year old GSP that has had little training but is well socialized, has had some exposure to birds, and is house broke. The dog will not have papers but the foster family can provide the information I need to get them if I want them. He is also neutered, current on vac...

chuckanut

I am considering adopting a two year old GSP that has had little training but is well socialized, has had some exposure to birds, and is house broke. The dog will not have papers but the foster family can provide the information I need to get them if I want them. He is also neutered, current on vacc...

chuckanut

I'd like to buy the Mrs. a pair of boots to use for hunting/horseback riding. Any of you ladies have a good suggestion?

chuckanut

Interesting article. I wonder if the drought down there has anything to do with the low quail numbers? Maybe not since it's been a long and steady decline but it probably doesn't help.

chuckanut

Nope. From northern Idaho.

chuckanut

I'm wondering if anyone has done one of these things? Specifically, a 1 on 1 'seminar' (just me, the trainer and my dog) with a well respected trainer for a few days. It's a little spendy and would involve quite a bit of travel but I don't mind if it's worth it. Curious if any of you have done this ...

chuckanut

FYI, after I thought long and hard about this I wound up going with a male that wasn't spoken for yet and he's a great little guy. Just didn't want to get into something that complicated right off the bat. I'm pretty happy with the decision. Thanks for all the input folks and sorry it took so long t...

chuckanut

A buddy of mine is entering his pup in a trial (puppy stakes) in a couple months and we're trying to get the pup to come out a little stronger on the breakaway. Pup runs really good once he gets going but right after he's turned loose he runs around in circles and wants to play. Of course you can't ...

chuckanut

Not normally much of a setter guy but that is a really pretty pup. Looks like you're having a good time too.

chuckanut

Sorry to ask the obvious but what is FF? What's involved?

chuckanut

I was backpacking in Alaska a few years ago and woke up to the wind pushing in the side of my tent. I was half asleep and pushed against it with my arm and felt something solid pushing back. I woke up right away but didn't dare move. I could hear breathing/sniffing and I just laid there scared *^@#l...

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Long story short, I had a conversation with the guy this evening and we're gonna go ahead and take the pup. I did let him know that I was a little less than impressed with how the whole thing came about and he apologized and said he thought I was clear on how he operated... miscommunication I guess....

chuckanut

Wow. I had no idea this would be so controversial. I talked to my vet a while ago and she asked a good question "Is he expecting you to sign anything or hold your registration papers until a litter hits the ground?" My answer was no. He hasn't asked for any paperwork (I will be double checking on th...

chuckanut

Thanks for the input. When I put my deposit down about 8 months ago (and yes, if I back out completely it is non-refundable but can be used for a different litter if I want) he mentioned that sometimes he holds a pup and reserves the right to do so regardless of pick so I can't complain there. But w...

chuckanut

Hello. I've been lurking around on this site for a while and decided to take the plunge sign up. I need to ask a question of you breeders out there. I have a deposit in on a GSP pup that will be available to take home in a couple weeks. I went out yesterday to make my selection (had first pick of fe...

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