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by Bacon1676
Mon Apr 11, 2016 7:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Breeders - Do you sell your pups to non-hunters?
Replies: 114
Views: 38479

Re: Breeders - Do you sell your pups to non-hunters?

Guess I will throw my 2 cents in here for fun... I have found this topic interesting. One's perception of a good or bad owner/situation can differ so widely, yet fall in similar lines. We all want what's best for our dogs, but is there really a right and wrong way of going about doing things? What I...
by Bacon1676
Wed Feb 17, 2016 2:59 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Looking for a name
Replies: 10
Views: 7020

Re: Looking for a name

Betty, as in "Black Betty" by Ram Jam. Always enjoy that song. 8)
by Bacon1676
Wed Feb 17, 2016 2:57 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Cigars and alcohol
Replies: 23
Views: 15250

Re: Cigars and alcohol

Guess I forgot to mention mine. I like the Fuentes for sure, Don Carlos, the Rosado line, but I really like the Anejo 55, just really hard to get. Also, gotta throw in the La Palina El Diaro, Ashton VSG, and Tatuaje. I like to mix it up. Nice bourbon like Noah's Mill or Jefferson Estate. Haven't tr...
by Bacon1676
Wed Feb 17, 2016 6:13 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Cigars and alcohol
Replies: 23
Views: 15250

Re: Cigars and alcohol

Guess I forgot to mention mine. I like the Fuentes for sure, Don Carlos, the Rosado line, but I really like the Anejo 55, just really hard to get. Also, gotta throw in the La Palina El Diaro, Ashton VSG, and Tatuaje. I like to mix it up. Nice bourbon like Noah's Mill or Jefferson Estate. Haven't tri...
by Bacon1676
Sun Feb 14, 2016 5:59 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Range question
Replies: 26
Views: 12878

Re: Range question

There is no wrong range. The bigger you let your dog run the more likely the dog will find an additional bird, however at some point your no longer handling the dog. A dog can't hear a whistle or command when they are a mile out. I think some folks just like to see their dog go on point and hold fo...
by Bacon1676
Sat Jan 30, 2016 6:22 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Range question
Replies: 26
Views: 12878

Re: Range question

SCT wrote:Here's a medium range for a chukar dog! How far is he?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twuyZt7EOY8
Hard to tell on a video, but I would say from what I know a dog to look like at 100 yards out I would say that he/she is about 200 yards out.
by Bacon1676
Sat Jan 30, 2016 6:18 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Range question
Replies: 26
Views: 12878

Re: Range question

Enjoying reading your guys responses. I think you guys are right when you say that it depends on the terrain. In Kentucky there isn't a lot of open hunting areas. Nothing even close to what the guys in Arizona and similar states have to hunt in. Your lucky if you come across a 100 acre squared plot ...
by Bacon1676
Fri Jan 29, 2016 6:37 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Range question
Replies: 26
Views: 12878

Range question

I'm a novice, but I think I know the answer to this question. Just want to hear what everyone else has to say. I've never hunted with a dog that hunted more than a hundred yards out. So, I'm curious as to what are the advantages of a dog hunting out 200-400 yards out?
by Bacon1676
Thu Jan 28, 2016 3:27 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Cigars and alcohol
Replies: 23
Views: 15250

Cigars and alcohol

Was wondering if there are any cigar lovers on here? What's ur favorite type/brand? Also, want to know what you like to drink with it.
by Bacon1676
Wed Jan 20, 2016 7:20 am
Forum: Training
Topic: What A Shame
Replies: 54
Views: 30111

Re: What A Shame

I've written two different things, all about two paragraphs long and ended up deleting both to end up here.

I got nothing. Lol

Just wanted to post something. I'm too bored. Gonna go play with dog now. :D
by Bacon1676
Wed Jan 20, 2016 6:06 am
Forum: Birds & Bird Supplies
Topic: Pigeons in cold weather
Replies: 10
Views: 9743

Re: Pigeons in cold weather

How many birds do you have Ezzy?
by Bacon1676
Tue Jan 19, 2016 6:26 am
Forum: Birds & Bird Supplies
Topic: Pigeons in cold weather
Replies: 10
Views: 9743

Re: Pigeons in cold weather

How do you keep the water from freezing? Do you water them twice a day or do you have some type of heater?
by Bacon1676
Sun Jan 10, 2016 7:02 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Hunting in snow
Replies: 16
Views: 11085

Hunting in snow

I love snow. Mostly because where I live there usually isn't enough of it to cover much of anything and doesn't stay long enough to enjoy. One of my favorite hunts was when it was snowing. Snow was fallingreally slowly straight down and they were the the big fluffy kinds. Lots of fun. Was wondering ...
by Bacon1676
Tue Dec 15, 2015 5:44 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Help! Need advice about "one-man" dog
Replies: 41
Views: 14099

Re: Help! Need advice about "one-man" dog

Whoever trains the dog is who the dog will worship. Doesn't matter what breed you get, if YOU train it, it will be YOUR dog no matter how much the other family members play with it. This is doubly true when it's a hunting dog. In hunting dogs, I feel the best family pet and usable dog is a lab. Thi...
by Bacon1676
Tue Dec 15, 2015 5:52 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Questions; cryptorchidism and umbilicord hernia
Replies: 12
Views: 7243

Re: Questions; cryptorchidism and umbilicord hernia

Gooseman I understand. I'm not sure if dogs follow the same rules as horse, which is where I have the experience with crypt orchids. I have dealt with 5 or so and all of them have issues outside the norm. Dealt with one who was kinda bipolar, great and happy one day, next day he would try to eat you...
by Bacon1676
Mon Dec 14, 2015 11:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Help! Need advice about "one-man" dog
Replies: 41
Views: 14099

Re: Help! Need advice about "one-man" dog

I would say that a bird dog who is used for birds is gonna gravitate to the bird hunter. Try getting your daughter involved with the hunting and training process. They will associate them with a good time. Other than that, it's purely luck of the draw which person they gravitate towards, especially ...
by Bacon1676
Sat Dec 12, 2015 8:27 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Questions; cryptorchidism and umbilicord hernia
Replies: 12
Views: 7243

Re: Questions; cryptorchidism and umbilicord hernia

Can only speak from my horse experience, so I don't know if it translates, but krypt orchids tend not to think very well. Not bad or mean or anything like that, but their cylinders don't always fire when they should. Had horses with one testicle taken out so it should be no problem to do that. (Unpr...
by Bacon1676
Mon Dec 07, 2015 11:43 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: GSP has something, need input
Replies: 18
Views: 10531

Re: GSP has something, need input

if you want another opinion here it is. Put some miconazole cream on it at least twice a day for a week or so and see how it responds. Worst case scenarioo, yes it COULD be a mast cell tumor, but ive never seen one of those on the head and they are USUALLY still covered in normal skin and hair. Tha...
by Bacon1676
Mon Dec 07, 2015 11:23 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Modernizing the 2nd Amendment
Replies: 15
Views: 6607

Re: Modernizing the 2nd Amendment

I'm not saying his word is the end all word but there is merit to what he is saying. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LDzOi1dyAA . http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/06/09/ig-report-tsa-failed-to-identify-73-potential-terrorists-trying-to-get-access.html That was this year, they also failed to det...
by Bacon1676
Mon Dec 07, 2015 7:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Modernizing the 2nd Amendment
Replies: 15
Views: 6607

Re: Modernizing the 2nd Amendment

Lets face it... There are shootings every day in this country and most of the time none of us hear a word about it. We only hear about those events tide to terrorism because that's what the news feels we need/want to hear. Somebody shoots up a Wal-Mart its on the local news for 10 minutes and they m...
by Bacon1676
Sun Dec 06, 2015 6:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Modernizing the 2nd Amendment
Replies: 15
Views: 6607

Re: Modernizing the 2nd Amendment

Figured there would be about 2 pages worth of replies by now. I'm pro gun as well. Nobody is solving a problem by banning guns. The likelihood of guns being banned is very slim, might get rid of hand guns like the UK (don't really know what the laws are), but in my life time they will still be around.
by Bacon1676
Sun Dec 06, 2015 3:40 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: GSP has something, need input
Replies: 18
Views: 10531

Re: GSP has something, need input

I agree Ezzy, but the 2 vets I showed, one having practiced for at least 12 years and the other basically right out of vet school looked at me and said they had no idea. Would love to find an old school vet around me who did it all. Had one when I lived in Arkansas who was awesome, but that was a lo...
by Bacon1676
Sun Dec 06, 2015 3:21 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Modernizing the 2nd Amendment
Replies: 15
Views: 6607

Re: Modernizing the 2nd Amendment

I guess I don't have facts other than personal experience. If people want to do something, they are gonna do it. Make laws, rules, whatever, won't stop people from killing people they want dead. People in prison have made working guns in prison. PRISON!!!! Where there shouldn't be able to do. http:/...
by Bacon1676
Sat Dec 05, 2015 8:16 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: GSP has something, need input
Replies: 18
Views: 10531

Re: GSP has something, need input

He has been seen by a couple vets (horse vets) none seem too concern. Probably will get him in to see a dog vet next week. He isn't showing any signs of any problems, he is eating, running, playing, and no problems as of now so I'm not too worried about it. Will let you guys now what we find out. I...
by Bacon1676
Sat Dec 05, 2015 9:43 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: GSP has something, need input
Replies: 18
Views: 10531

Re: GSP has something, need input

He has been seen by a couple vets (horse vets) none seem too concern. Probably will get him in to see a dog vet next week. He isn't showing any signs of any problems, he is eating, running, playing, and no problems as of now so I'm not too worried about it. Will let you guys now what we find out.
by Bacon1676
Fri Dec 04, 2015 9:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Need help with a registered name
Replies: 14
Views: 5697

Re: Need help with a registered name

Honey Flavored/Baked Pro Shooter

I know, doesn't make much sense but that's kinda me at times.
by Bacon1676
Thu Dec 03, 2015 6:28 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: GSP has something, need input
Replies: 18
Views: 10531

GSP has something, need input

Not sure what it is. Doesn't ich or hurt. Our horse vet feels like it's a type of fungus. Trying to keep him from going to the vet, one less billl to pay.
by Bacon1676
Thu Dec 03, 2015 11:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ford Trailer Backup Assist
Replies: 4
Views: 1908

Re: Ford Trailer Backup Assist

That's cool and all, but I always worry about when that stuff goes bad (and you know it will). I always figured if you learn how to reverse with a trailer, parrellel park, or anything else then you won't need any assistance. Still really cool though (even if it is on a ford).
by Bacon1676
Mon Nov 30, 2015 7:46 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: GSP our first season
Replies: 21
Views: 17173

Re: GSP our first season

Lucky lady working with horses let alone a show barn is hard work but I would take it over a desk job any day.I showed at Louisville a few times and nothing compares.Being in New England this is dressage/hunter country.I prefer Saddleseat its exciting and fast paced. Now that I'm an adult and can't...
by Bacon1676
Mon Nov 30, 2015 6:00 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: GSP our first season
Replies: 21
Views: 17173

Re: GSP our first season

Thanks, just a little over 5 months now. Guess I will have to amend my statement a little I grew up a hackney pony person with my Grandfather having trained and showed for over 60 years. We had mostly ponies and Standardbreds with a few saddlebreds at other trainers to ride and sell. I showed for ye...
by Bacon1676
Mon Nov 30, 2015 4:40 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: GSP our first season
Replies: 21
Views: 17173

Re: GSP our first season

Nice looking dog. Glad to see another fellow saddlebred person on the forum.
by Bacon1676
Tue Nov 24, 2015 12:23 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Leaving point?
Replies: 56
Views: 23771

Re: Leaving point?

Blinking is basically the dog not acknowledging a bird that it knows is there, or in the case of the OP's dog leaving before the bad thing happens. At least, that is my definition. Generally caused by something the dog perceives as pressure. It can be very hard to detect in some dogs and they get v...
by Bacon1676
Tue Nov 24, 2015 6:22 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Leaving point?
Replies: 56
Views: 23771

Re: Leaving point?

Could someone explain 'blinking a bird' to me, I've seen it said a couple times now on different topics. (Sorry for highjacking the post for a second)
by Bacon1676
Mon Nov 23, 2015 2:53 pm
Forum: Birds & Bird Supplies
Topic: Pigeon flying in winter?
Replies: 5
Views: 7144

Pigeon flying in winter?

This is my first year with pigeons so I was wondering about some of the does and do nots of working with pigeons in the winter.
by Bacon1676
Sun Nov 22, 2015 1:02 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: tug o war
Replies: 176
Views: 116636

Re: tug o war

well, that was alotof advice to take in. but I do appriciate it. She is doing alot better using treats for a trade. And she retreives every time a toy is thrown. now to work on getting her to come when called. Lol... Got a little more than what you asked for?! :D. I will say that I have enjoyed rea...
by Bacon1676
Sun Nov 22, 2015 12:24 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Dog stuff never on sale
Replies: 7
Views: 5024

Re: Dog stuff never on sale

Are you talking about electronics? Like ecollars, gps collars, launchers, etc... Talk to professional field trialers, or very serious amateur field trialers. These folks occasionally win an ecollar system, or tracking collar system as part of winning a field trial. They typically sell these at a pr...
by Bacon1676
Sun Nov 22, 2015 12:23 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Dog stuff never on sale
Replies: 7
Views: 5024

Re: Dog stuff never on sale

Why is dog stuff never on sale? I've looked at just about every site big and small, but the dog training stuff never goes on sale. What's up with that? What are you looking for? Sorry for the late reply back to you guys, been a busy. I'm looking at launchers mostly, but I have noticed as the season...
by Bacon1676
Fri Nov 20, 2015 6:56 am
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Dog stuff never on sale
Replies: 7
Views: 5024

Dog stuff never on sale

Why is dog stuff never on sale? I've looked at just about every site big and small, but the dog training stuff never goes on sale. What's up with that?
by Bacon1676
Mon Nov 16, 2015 7:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wife is having an issue, need some input.
Replies: 28
Views: 10083

Re: Wife is having an issue, need some input.

Have you guys had issues with reintroduction back into the home? I.e. Going to the bathroom in the house? Which is a big issue with my wife and myself for that matter. Or any other issues? Trying to keep him from any male issues for as long as possible. Wife is just itching to snag his nuggets as s...
by Bacon1676
Sun Nov 15, 2015 2:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wife is having an issue, need some input.
Replies: 28
Views: 10083

Re: Wife is having an issue, need some input.

I agree with you guys about not letting him chase whatever he wishes and hasn't been allowed to. Guess I should have been more clear. My wife works on the horse farm that covers 150 acres and goes from barn to barn checking mares and what not so he runs beside the mule (kinda like road working a dog...
by Bacon1676
Sun Nov 15, 2015 8:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wife is having an issue, need some input.
Replies: 28
Views: 10083

Re: Wife is having an issue, need some input.

I'm confused by your post, in one spot you say you're sending him for a few months, in another for a month. So, which is it? For a month you'd be wasting your money. For three months, you and your wife may suffer, he won't. He'll adopt to the trainer and like it as much as home. Another thing, once...
by Bacon1676
Sun Nov 15, 2015 8:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wife is having an issue, need some input.
Replies: 28
Views: 10083

Re: Wife is having an issue, need some input.

Dogs don't have the same mental makeup or psychology as humans, they adjust to changes pretty smoothly. You'll find the reverse situation to be fine, too. Your dog will adjust very quickly from kennel to home. Seems to me way better to have a partner who's worried about the dog leaving, than to hav...
by Bacon1676
Sun Nov 15, 2015 7:36 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wife is having an issue, need some input.
Replies: 28
Views: 10083

Re: Wife is having an issue, need some input.

Have you guys had issues with reintroduction back into the home? I.e. Going to the bathroom in the house? Which is a big issue with my wife and myself for that matter. Or any other issues? Trying to keep him from any male issues for as long as possible. Wife is just itching to snag his nuggets as so...
by Bacon1676
Sun Nov 15, 2015 6:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wife is having an issue, need some input.
Replies: 28
Views: 10083

Wife is having an issue, need some input.

I'm gonna start by saying this is my first hunting dog and have never had this experience. I'm gonna be sending My pup offto a trainer in a few months to get some formal training, but my wife is worried about his mental stability going from a house to a kennel type environment. Unlike most puppies h...
by Bacon1676
Mon Nov 09, 2015 8:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Flusher or pointer
Replies: 25
Views: 12190

Re: Flusher or pointer

Can't beat either. Love hunting behind a both. Hunted behind more pointers than flushers, so I probably prefer pointers. But it is hard to beat a good flusher. I love watching both types of dogs work a field.
by Bacon1676
Tue Nov 03, 2015 3:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Which sex do you prefer?
Replies: 41
Views: 17407

Re: Which sex do you prefer?

Reading one of the posts on here and it got me thinking about which sex one prefers to hunt behind. I currently have a 4 1/2 month old GSP male that I am working with to be a bird dog. There are times that I think he is really smart and there are times I think he is really dumb. I know he is still ...
by Bacon1676
Tue Nov 03, 2015 12:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC Limited Registration
Replies: 123
Views: 72100

Re: AKC Limited Registration

Backyard Definition An individual who causally breeds dogs without titles or clearances and without any clear regard for improving, and maintaining the breed standard, temperament or keeping it free of genetically linked defects. http://dogtime.com/definition/backyard-breeder Im just gonna say one ...
by Bacon1676
Tue Nov 03, 2015 4:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC Limited Registration
Replies: 123
Views: 72100

Re: AKC Limited Registration

Backyard Definition An individual who causally breeds dogs without titles or clearances and without any clear regard for improving, and maintaining the breed standard, temperament or keeping it free of genetically linked defects. http://dogtime.com/definition/backyard-breeder Im just gonna say one ...
by Bacon1676
Mon Nov 02, 2015 6:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC Limited Registration
Replies: 123
Views: 72100

Re: AKC Limited Registration

Bacon, I think I agree with you, but I'm not sure? Your post was incoherent at times. I always wonder why you brought up doing homework, driving to see a dog, etc... Seems out of context with the discussion so far. What I'm trying to get at is... I don't know what your point is... And that would be...
by Bacon1676
Mon Nov 02, 2015 3:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC Limited Registration
Replies: 123
Views: 72100

Re: AKC Limited Registration

Guess I will throw my two cents in the ring. In response to limited breedings rights I feel it is pointless. If you need to put a limited breeding clause on your litter you might want to rethink your breeding program. If they're holding on to the idea of wanting to control who breeds to who, you hav...