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- Thu Nov 08, 2012 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Celebrities who hunt
- Replies: 77
- Views: 22174
Re: Celebrities who hunt
I ran into baseball hall of fame pitcher Jack Morris while in SD for the pheasant opener a couple years back.
- Thu Nov 08, 2012 12:03 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Keeping bird dogs inside?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 18786
Re: Keeping bird dogs inside?
The hunters who care about their dogs keep them inside. Some old school guys who view their dog as only a tool for hunting leave their dogs outside believing the only time to give the dogs attention is when they are hunting. They figure this will raise the drive of the dogs. What a load of BS. I agr...
- Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:42 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: How Awsome Are GOOD Hunting Preserves
- Replies: 49
- Views: 19930
Re: How Awsome Are GOOD Hunting Preserves
Anyne who is a hunter would prefer to hunt wild birds because they are more of a challenge. However, from my house in suburban Minneapolis to an area where there is decent public land to hunt that might have a bird or two in it is a three hour drive. From my house to the game preserve I belong to is...
- Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:05 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Airedales Start Running in Spaniel Hunt Tests
- Replies: 1
- Views: 821
Airedales Start Running in Spaniel Hunt Tests
Yesterday, Mark Werner of West Bend, WI became the first handler to run his Airedales in an AKC Spaniel Hunt Test. He ran his girl Tessa in Junior and his girl Hannah in Senior. Both did their work well and passed their tests! Congratulations Mark! We in the Airedale community are greatful to have t...
- Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:52 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Burrs in the furr
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4762
Burrs in the furr
Hi Folks, I just read an article about poodles hunting upland birds. It seems they get as many looks and "Is that a hunting dog?" comments as we Airedalers do. In the article they talk about the problem they have with burrs in the dogs fur after time in the field. They said they use a "silicone" spr...
- Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:14 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Airedale Terriers in AKC Spaniel Tests
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4442
Re: Airedale Terriers in AKC Spaniel Tests
We have an "Airedale Terrier Hunting Style" document being revised now for AKC spaniel test judges. It will take some time to judges to get used to judging Airedales just as it will take time for Airedalers to get used to spaniel tests. The flushing tests put on by the Airedale Terrier Club of Ameri...
- Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:27 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Airedale Terriers in AKC Spaniel Tests
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4442
Re: Airedale Terriers in AKC Spaniel Tests
Wow! Thanks for all of the comments. That's why I made the post. The Airedale was originally bred as an all-around hunting dog that would help farmers in England poach whatever game they could from the local landlords. They were bred to hunt upland birds, water fowl or fur. Yes, they are a flushing ...
- Thu Nov 13, 2008 12:35 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Airedale Terriers in AKC Spaniel Tests
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4442
Airedale Terriers in AKC Spaniel Tests
Folks: I just heard the news that the AKC has voted to allow Airedales to participate and title in AKC Spaniel hunt tests beginning in July 2009. This is great news for us who hunt with this terrific breed. In June, we recieved word from the HRC that Airedales would be allowed to participate and tit...
- Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:56 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Why did you decide to pick the breed you picked??
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5547
Re: Why did you decide to pick the breed you picked??
I had been into Airedale Terriers for many years before I knew they could be trained for upland and ducks. I like their smarts, their fun personality and the fact they don't shed. Since I am alergic to dogs, I also like that Airedales are considered a "hypo-alergenic" breed. Then, after I trained a ...
- Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:21 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Can breeds run in more than one type of hunt test?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3543
Thanks for the info! My question has been answered. The reason I asked was that Airedales have been known as the "original and only three-in-one gun dog" because they can retrieve fowl like a retriever, flush and retrieve upland birds like a spaniel and hunt fur including coons, wild boar, bear, etc...
- Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:18 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Can breeds run in more than one type of hunt test?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3543
Thanks for the replies. The web site for the Airedale guy in New York as far as I know is the one given by the link to "The Traditional Working Airedale." Not much for bird guys on that site they are mostly fur guys. The High Country Airedales site (California guy) is mostly fur folks as well, but t...
- Sun Mar 16, 2008 7:06 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Can breeds run in more than one type of hunt test?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3543
Can breeds run in more than one type of hunt test?
I am relatively new to the whole scene of hunt tests. I noticed in the AKC there are retriever tests, spaniel (flushing) tests, pointing dog tests and others. For any given breed, is there only one type of hunt test they can enter? Any there any exceptions to this that you have seen? What about HRC ...
- Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:15 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Where can pointing Labs compete in hunt tests?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1923
Thanks for the input. I really like the fact that my Airedale Bob points. For him it was a natural thing that I have encouraged. Since my buddies and I really like the way he hunts, I don't want to screw that up just to do a few hunt tests. However, I reall would like to show him off at tests becaus...
- Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:52 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Where can pointing Labs compete in hunt tests?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1923
Where can pointing Labs compete in hunt tests?
I see that there are some hunt tests designed for flushing dog breeds and some for for pointing dog breeds through the AKC, HRC, NAVDA and others. What do you do when you have a dog that is known to be a flushing breed like a Lab, for example, or in my case an Airedale, that has been trained to poin...
- Sun Mar 02, 2008 7:24 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Question about AKC Spaniel Hunt Tests.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 777
Question about AKC Spaniel Hunt Tests.
I have been reading the AKC rule book for Spaniel Hunt Tests but I have never been to one. They say the tests are for "flushing spaniels" does this leave the Brittney out? Where they go to run a hunt test NAVDA?
- Fri Feb 29, 2008 8:07 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Airedales Running in HRC Hunt Tests
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1532
- Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:28 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Airedales Running in HRC Hunt Tests
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1532
Airedales Running in HRC Hunt Tests
I read a glowing article in the October Gun Dog magazine about Airedales and how they have been accepted to run in Canadian Kennel Club hunt tests and for HRC titles at Hunt Tests in this country. I contacted the HRC this week to ask how to go about registering for a test and they said their hunt te...
- Sun Feb 24, 2008 8:25 am
- Forum: Hunting
- Topic: Hunting in South Dakota: Do you have to go with a big group?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2395
Hunting in South Dakota: Do you have to go with a big group?
There are four of us in our normal hunting party, can we do a guided hunt in South Dakota without being joined by a bunch of strangers? Any sugestions for spots in central SD?
- Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:19 pm
- Forum: Polls
- Topic: Have you used / tested a e-collar on yourself ?
- Replies: 58
- Views: 55076
- Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:13 pm
- Forum: Polls
- Topic: Are your dogs Microchipped?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 33412
- Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:42 pm
- Forum: Polls
- Topic: Inside, outside or seasonal
- Replies: 33
- Views: 33760
I'm suprised by all the inside comments. I thought all hard core hunters kept their dogs outside. I am delighted to learn that most are inside for most of the day. I keep mine inside as they are a part of the family and I agree that it helps to strengthen the bond. We do not let them up on furniture...
- Tue Feb 05, 2008 12:10 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: New Member in Minnesota who hunts with an Airedale Terrier
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3131
- Mon Feb 04, 2008 10:12 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: Getting a cocker to retrieve
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2094
I had some trouble getting my Airedale Terrier to retrieve at first as well. Then I switched the routine. I got him really excited by voice and by swinging the bumper around before I threw it. Then when he brought it back I took it immediately out of his mouth and threw it, again making excited voic...
- Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:47 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: New here on the Forum
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2094
- Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:57 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: New Member in Minnesota who hunts with an Airedale Terrier
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3131
Thanks for the nice welcome. My wife and I have been into Airedales since 1995 and became involved with the local breed club shortly thereafter. In 2000 the Airedale Terrier Club of America had their national specialty here in Minnesota which included a hunt test. I had no idea before then that Aire...
- Sun Feb 03, 2008 12:30 pm
- Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
- Topic: New Member in Minnesota who hunts with an Airedale Terrier
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3131
New Member in Minnesota who hunts with an Airedale Terrier
Hi Folks. I just found this forum this week and it seems to be very helpful with advice. It is fun to read so many prospectives and I look forward to reading and learning more. I hunt with an Airedale Terrier named Bob who is a pointer and a bird finding machine. He is also an excellent retriever on...
- Sun Feb 03, 2008 12:00 pm
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: New English setter pup
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4009
- Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:14 am
- Forum: Brags
- Topic: Two Pheasants on One Retrieve
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1521
Two Pheasants on One Retrieve
It was opening weekend for pheasant hunting in South Dakota 2006. We were in South Dakota hunting for the first time and it was my dog Bob's first season in the field. I had spent a lot of time training him prior to the trip because he is an Airedale Terrier and I wanted to make sure anyone who saw ...